Visa Renewal
Renew your UAE residence visa before expiry to maintain continuous legal residency. Covers spouse and children visa renewal, parents visa renewal (1 year), employment visa renewal, partner/investor visa renewal, and virtual work visa renewal.
Process Timeline
Prepare renewal documents
Gather current visa, passport, Emirates ID, and sponsor documentation.
Same day
Medical fitness and insurance
Complete mandatory medical fitness test and arrange health insurance if not already covered.
2–3 business days
Submit renewal
Amer MBS submits the visa renewal application to GDRFA.
Same day
Visa renewed and stamped
New residence visa is stamped in passport and Emirates ID is updated.
3–5 business days
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start the visa renewal process?
You should begin the renewal process at least 30 days before your visa expiry date to avoid any lapse in legal residency status.
What happens if my visa expires before renewal?
Overstaying beyond the grace period provided by the UAE Government may lead to daily fines. Contact Amer MBS for assistance with fine waiver applications if applicable.