employees in the UAE requires multiple coordinated steps across labour, immigration, medical, Emirates ID, and visa systems.
VADA manages the full end-to-end process to ensure your staff begin work quickly, legally, and without delays.
– Live and work legally in the UAE
– Access medical services
– Obtain Emirates ID
– Sponsor family (if eligible)
– Open bank accounts
– Travel in and out of UAE freely
Handling all government paperwork, licensing, and visa services so your business thrives without administrative delays.
Approved government medical screening (blood test + X-ray).
Full document typing, submissions, and government updates.
STEP 1 — Labour Quota Approval
We request the quota required to hire the employee’s job category.
STEP 2 — Offer Letter & Work Permit
Offer letter is typed and issued, followed by work permit approval.
STEP 3 — Entry Permit or Status Change
Entry permit issued for outside-UAE hires.
Status change completed for inside-UAE hires.
STEP 4 — Medical Fitness Test
Mandatory test at a certified medical centre.
STEP 5 — Emirates ID Biometrics
Employee completes biometric capture for ID card.
STEP 6 — Residency Visa Stamping
The employee’s UAE residency is activated for 2–3 years.
STEP 7 — Contract Finalisation & System Updates
Labour contract is finalised and updated in government systems.
(if applicable)
– Faster hiring turnaround (2–7 days)
– Zero government visits
– Accurate documentation
– Dedicated company PRO
– Compliance with labour and immigration rules
– Smooth employee onboarding journey