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UAE Business Setup
Visas

UAE Visa Support for Entrepreneurs and Families

Caspian Partners can guide founders, investors, employees and dependants through the UAE visa process depending on the company structure and authority.

Investor visa

For founders and shareholders. Available depending on share structure and authority rules.

Employee visa

For employees of your UAE company. Cost varies by category and authority.

Dependent visa

Sponsor your spouse and children once your residency and salary meet authority requirements.

Family sponsorship

Document attestation (MOFA), salary certificate and health insurance typically required.

Medical fitness

Mandatory medical fitness test for all residency applicants over the age of 18.

Emirates ID

Issued post-residency stamping — required for banking, telecom and most services.

Health insurance

Mandatory in most Emirates for residency. Caspian Partners can recommend trusted partners.

Salary certificate

Often required for dependent sponsorship — Free Zones may issue at an additional fee.

Security deposit

Some authorities require a refundable deposit per dependant (e.g. AED 3,000).

Required documents — dependants
  • Passport copy of the dependant
  • Birth certificate of children, MOFA attested
  • Marriage certificate, MOFA attested
  • Digital passport-size photo of dependants
  • Tenancy contract / Ejari or electricity bill
  • Visa, Emirates ID, passport of the sponsor
  • Salary certificate (if applicable)
  • Salary certificate from ANCFZ authority (fee AED 500 where applicable)
Important notes
  • • If the applicant holds an "Employee visa" designation, a mandatory salary certificate may be required and attested by the Free Zone.
  • • If investor / partner, sponsor may need to keep a security deposit of AED 3,000 per dependant.
  • • Medical fitness report and health insurance must be provided.
  • • Health insurance must be provided for each dependant.