Partner Visa Dubai
Partner Visa Dubai support from Al Hadaf Al Masi is designed for UAE residents, businesses and families who want the correct route, documents, current fees and next steps before applying. We review the profile and clarify the official process without promising approval.
Partner Visa Dubai – Overview
Partner Visa Dubai is commonly used to describe UAE residence obtained through ownership or partnership in a licensed business. Under the current Dubai immigration framework, an investor or partner in a commercial project can qualify for a 5-year Green Residence without an employer or guarantor, subject to the applicable business and authority approvals. This current route should be distinguished from older 2-year partner-visa terminology still found in legacy materials.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | Investor / Partner Green Residence |
| Authority | GDRFA Dubai / ICP framework |
| Residence Duration | Up to 5 years, renewable under the same conditions |
| Main Documents | Passport, photo, partnership/MOA or investment contract, trade licence |
| GDRFA Residence Fee | AED 200 |
| Knowledge Fee | AED 10 |
| Innovation Fee | AED 10 |
| Inside-country Fee | AED 500 |
| Delivery | AED 20 |
| Expected Time | 48 hours for the residence-permit service |
| Grace Period | 180 days after expiry/cancellation on current GDRFA page |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | First partner included in AED 3,000 company setup package; AED 1,500 for each additional/second partner |
Government fees, programme rules, visa policies and processing times can change. Recheck the official source immediately before submission.
Documents / Information Required
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Recent personal photo
- Partnership agreement / MOA or investment contract
- Valid UAE trade licence
- Competent-authority approval / authorisation to practise activity where required
- Medical, Emirates ID and insurance documents as applicable to the overall residence process
Government / Programme Fees
CRM ALHADAF also contains a specific/legacy 2-year partner-visa package: Visa Request AED 1,125; Change Status AED 675; Blood Test AED 345; Emirates ID AED 385; 2-Year Visa Stamping AED 555; displayed total AED 3,085. This CRM package should not be confused with the current 5-year Green Residence route described on this page.
| Official Charge | Amount |
| Residence permit | AED 200 |
| Knowledge Dirham | AED 10 |
| Innovation Dirham | AED 10 |
| Inside-country fee | AED 500 |
| Delivery | AED 20 |
| Additional issuance amount for residence beyond two years | GDRFA notes an additional AED 100 annually whenever residence is over two years |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | First partner included in AED 3,000 company setup package; AED 1,500 per additional partner |
Processing Time
GDRFA Dubai currently lists 48 hours for the Green Residence investor/partner permit service after the required conditions and documents are complete. The total process can be longer if company, medical, Emirates ID or status-change steps are still pending.
How the Process Works
- Confirm the applicant is recorded as an eligible investor/partner on the company documents.
- Verify the trade licence and partnership/MOA or investment agreement.
- Prepare passport, photo and required business documents.
- Complete medical/ID/status steps as applicable.
- Submit the Green Residence partner/investor application through GDRFA/ICP channels.
- Pay fees and verify the final residence validity.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial profile and route review
- Tailored document checklist
- Current official fee and requirement check
- Application / file preparation support
- Coordination with authorised authority, VFS, tourism establishment or agent where required
- Follow-up without approval guarantees
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- UAE-resident focused support
- Profile-based document preparation
- Clear separation of government/programme and professional fees
- No visa, citizenship or investment-result guarantees
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance and coordination. Final visa, residence or citizenship decisions are made by the relevant government authority. Investment migration requires regulated legal/authorised channels. Visa-free access, programme rules and investment thresholds can change.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us your nationality, UAE residence status, family profile and intended route. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review the case and prepare a tailored checklist and next-step plan.
