The employment visa process from a company usually takes 3 to 4 working days to be completed, depending on company efficiency and government processing times.

Yes, as @ahammedjouhar mentioned, the employment visa process usually takes around 3 to 4 working days under normal conditions. However, this depends on how fast the company acts and the current processing speed of government departments. Let me explain the step-by-step process involved so you get a clearer idea:

🔹 Step-by-Step Breakdown of Employment Visa Process:

1. Job Offer, Contract & Pre-Approval of Work Permit
   The company creates a job offer through the MOHRE system, followed by an employment contract. These need to be approved to get the work permit pre-approval.

2. Worker Protection Insurance (Dubai Insurance)
   The company must take Worker Protection Insurance (also known as Taqdeer or Dubai Insurance), which protects the employee’s rights.

3. Company Category Fee Payment (Category 2 or 3)
   Payment is made based on the company’s classification.

4. Entry Permit Application
   Usually approved within 1 working day.

5. Change Status (if applicant is inside UAE)
   If the person is already in the UAE, their visa status must be changed internally (known as “status change”).

6. Medical Test
   The applicant must complete a government medical test. Results are usually ready within 24 hours.

7. Tawjeeh Awareness Session (Mandatory in some job roles)
   This is an online or physical session for new employees to understand UAE labour rights.

8. Emirates ID Application
   Biometrics appointment (if first time) is required. Processing usually takes 1 working day.

9. Visa Stamping (Residency Application)
   After medical and ID application, the visa stamping request is submitted to immigration. Approval takes at least 1 working day.

10. Emirates ID Delivery
    After visa stamping, the Emirates ID card is printed and delivered by Emirates Post, usually within 2 working days.

⚠️ Important Notes:

• If any documents have issues (e.g. unclear passport scan, missing education certificate, wrong photo size), the process may be delayed due to rejections or modification requests.

• Public holidays, system errors, or additional security approvals can also cause delays.

• Biometrics appointment for Emirates ID (especially for first-time applicants) may take several days to get a slot, depending on availability in the system.

• The process might take more than a week in some cases, especially for professional roles or if the applicant is outside UAE.