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Visas
How to Sponsor a Child Dependent Visa in Dubai
→Step-by-step guide to sponsoring a child residence visa in Dubai. Two routes: outside the UAE (child travels in on a permit) and inside the UAE (change of status, no travel required).
Fee
AED 1,586–2,875
Time
3–6 weeks
How to Get an Employment Visa in Dubai Without Leaving the UAE
→How to get a UAE employment residence visa without leaving the country. Covers the full inside-country process with exact government fees across Tasheel, Amer, and Tawjeeh.
Fee
AED 4,900 – 7,300
Time
2–4 weeks
How to Get an Employment Visa in Dubai from Outside the UAE
→For employees currently outside the UAE. Your employer initiates the process in Dubai; you enter on an entry permit once it is approved.
Fee
AED 4,500 – 7,000
Time
4–8 weeks
How to Get a Dubai Golden Visa Through Property (AED 2 Million Route)
→How to get a 10-year Dubai Golden Visa through property ownership. Covers the AED 2 million threshold, DLD registration, medical examination, and Emirates ID.
Fee
AED 9,884.75 (main applicant)
Time
7–10 business days
How to Get a UAE Residence Visa for a Newborn Born in Dubai
→How UAE resident parents in Dubai register a newborn and apply for the baby's UAE residence visa. Covers hospital birth registration, consulate passport, and Amer visa application.
Fee
AED 900–1,500 (UAE government fees for residence visa and Emirates ID; varies by family file status). Consulate and birth registration fees are additional and vary by nationality.
Time
4–10 weeks from birth (depends on consulate passport speed)
How to Renew a Family Residence Visa in Dubai
→How to renew a UAE family residence visa for a spouse or child already living in the UAE. Covers medical fitness eligibility (adults 18+ only), Amer submission, and Emirates ID renewal.
Fee
AED 250–450 (medical test, adults 18+ only; children under 18 exempt). Visa and EID fees confirmed at Amer.
Time
Medical results: 1–3 working days. Amer processing: 2–5 working days. EID delivered by post within 5–10 working days.
How to Sponsor a Spouse Residence Visa in Dubai
→Compare inside-country and outside-country routes for sponsoring a spouse residence visa in Dubai. Includes full process, fees, and timelines.
Fee
AED 1,800–3,200
Time
3–6 weeks
Company Setup
How to Set Up a Free Zone Company in Dubai
→How to form a free zone company in the UAE. Covers zone selection, license type, visa quota, and document submission. Exact costs vary by zone and package.
Fee
AED 6,000–20,000+ per year (varies by free zone and package)
Time
1–2 weeks (varies by free zone)
How to Set Up a Mainland Company in Dubai
→How to form a DED-licensed mainland company in Dubai. Covers trade name reservation, initial approval, Ejari registration, and license issuance. Regulated sectors require additional approvals not covered here.
Fee
AED 12,000–25,000+ (government fees only)
Time
2–4 weeks (without external approvals)
Open a Business Bank Account in Dubai for a UAE Company
→Step-by-step guide to opening a corporate bank account in Dubai after company formation. Covers what UAE banks actually check: shareholders, business model, source of funds, customer and supplier profiles, and expected transaction volumes. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review.
Fee
No government fee. Bank package costs vary: some digital bank packages charge a monthly subscription fee with no minimum balance; some traditional bank packages may require an average monthly balance, a relationship balance, or additional documents. Compare packages before applying.
Time
2–6 weeks (varies by bank, compliance review, and business activity)
Government
How to Use an Amer Center in Dubai
→How Amer service centers work in Dubai — how to book, what documents to bring, and what to expect at the counter for residency transactions.
Fee
Service fee + applicable UAE government fee per transaction. Total varies by service — see the guide for your specific procedure.
Time
1–5 working days. Walk-in: 30–90 min wait; appointment: 10–20 min.
How to Get a Foreign Document Attested in the UAE
→How to attest a foreign document (birth certificate, marriage certificate, or degree) for use in UAE visa or government procedures. Covers the home-country-to-MOFA chain with exact MOFA fees.
Fee
AED 150 (UAE MOFA, standard processing). Home-country and UAE Embassy fees vary by nationality.
Time
2–6 weeks end-to-end. UAE MOFA step: 1–3 working days.
How to Use a PRO Service in Dubai
→What PRO services cover in Dubai, when to engage one, and how the engagement workflow operates.
Fee
Set by provider — not government-regulated. Typically per-transaction or monthly retainer. Request written quotes before committing.
Time
PRO engagement: 1–3 working days to set up. Transaction timelines depend on the relevant government department.
Tax Residency Certificate in UAE
→Need UAE tax residency proof for a foreign bank, tax authority or international income? Guidex reviews your case, prepares the file and guides the TRC process through FTA.
Fee
Government fees depend on applicant type and certificate format. Guidex confirms the cost before submission.
Time
Reviewed after a complete file is submitted. Guidex advises on expected timing for your case.