Employee

UAE

DIFC Employment visa inside

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Introduction

A DIFC Employment Visa (Inside UAE) is issued to individuals already living in the UAE who have secured employment with a company licensed under the Dubai...
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Highlights & Benefits

In-country processing

no travel needed, ensuring a smooth transition between employers.

Legal employment

work authorization under a DIFC-licensed company, in line with UAE labour and immigration laws.

Prestigious business hub

operate from Dubai’s internationally recognised financial district.

Multiple visa quotas

allocations based on office size and license type, as per DIFC guidelines.

100% foreign ownership

enjoy full ownership rights with no corporate or personal income tax within DIFC.

Process Flow

Application

Employer submits an in-country entry permit request via the DIFC portal.

Approval

Visa status is adjusted locally without requiring the employee to exit the UAE.

Medical fitness

Conducted at a licensed UAE health centre; mandatory under UAE residency law.

Emirates ID

Application and biometric data submission, required for all UAE residents.

Visa stamping

Immigration authorities endorse the DIFC Employment Visa in the passport after final clearance.

Terms & Conditions

Validity is generally two or three years, depending on contract terms and DIFC rules.
Issuance of a DIFC Employment Visa requires an active trade license for the sponsoring company.
Medical fitness testing and Emirates ID registration are compulsory by law.

Pricing Details

DIFC Employment visa inside

Normal service

AED 6,970

Total

AED 6,970

Arnifi Price

AED 6,970

Note: The payment is prepaid.

Pricing Details

AED 6,970

Employee

UAE

DIFC Employment visa inside

Scroll to Process Flow

Introduction

A DIFC Employment Visa (Inside UAE) is issued to individuals already living in the UAE who have secured employment with a company licensed under the Dubai...
Read more

View Overview

Visa Services