Renewing a partner visa in Dubai involves several steps to ensure that your visa remains valid and up-to-date. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the renewal process, handled end to end by PRO Deskk.
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Overview
The Partner Visa in Dubai serves as an excellent gateway for foreign entrepreneurs and investors eager to engage with the city’s dynamic business environment. This visa presents a prime opportunity for individuals to establish or expand their business ventures within the Emirate and beyond.
A Partner Visa is issued to foreign nationals who either own a company, hold shares in an existing business, or seek to set up a business in the United Arab Emirates. It is a residency visa designed to promote international collaboration and attract foreign investment. Visa holders are granted the legal right to live and work in the UAE and can also sponsor visas for their family members. The visa is valid for two years and is renewable.
The Partner Visa offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to grow their businesses or launch new ventures in Dubai, capitalizing on the city’s favorable economic climate, strategic location, and global connectivity. Dubai presents significant opportunities for growth and profitability for foreign nationals investing in the Emirate.
How it works
Check the expiry date of your current partner visa to start the renewal process in a timely manner. It’s generally advisable to begin the renewal process at least 1–2 months before the current visa expires.
Gather the following for the renewal application: Passport valid for at least six months. Current Partner Visa — copy of your existing partner visa. Trade License — a valid trade licence for your business. Partnership Agreement — updated copy if there have been changes. Financial Documents — recent bank statements and other documents reflecting the business’s activity. Emirates IDs of All Shareholders. Health Insurance Certificate — proof of valid coverage. No Objection Certificate (NOC) — sometimes required from the company or sponsor.
Make sure your health insurance coverage is up-to-date and meets the requirements set by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). If needed, renew or update your health insurance policy.
Online Application: you can usually renew your partner visa through the Dubai immigration portal or relevant online services provided by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai. In-Person Application: alternatively, you can submit the renewal application at the GDRFA Dubai offices or authorized typing centers.
If the renewal process requires it, undergo a medical examination at a DHA-approved health center. Ensure that the results are submitted as part of the renewal application.
Fees for visa renewal need to be paid, which can vary based on the type of visa and duration. Payments are typically made online or at designated payment centers.
Once your application is processed and approved, you’ll receive a renewed visa. Ensure that all details on the new visa are correct.
After receiving your renewed visa, update your Emirates ID with the new visa details. This may involve visiting an Emirates ID service center or an authorized typing center.
Verify the status of your renewed visa to ensure that all records are correctly updated and that there are no issues with your visa’s validity.
Government fees
Government charges for a Partner Visa Renewal, shown at cost. Our service fee is quoted separately, in writing, before you commit.
Total of the three charges above for one applicant. Fees can vary based on the type of visa and duration — we confirm the figures applicable on the day of filing.
Fees are set by MOHRE and GDRFA and are reviewed periodically. We send an itemised written breakdown showing government cost at cost and our fee separately, before any payment is made.
Before you renew
A renewal looks routine until one of these six has changed since the last filing. Each is checked before we file — because a renewal that stalls past the expiry date costs fines as well as time.
A renewal is granted against the company, exactly as the original visa was. If the licence has lapsed or the shareholding has changed, that surfaces here first.
Two years is long enough for a partnership to change shape. Anything that has moved since the last filing must be reflected in the documents.
A renewal is where the authorities look again at whether the business is genuinely operating. Two years of history is now available to assess.
Renewal timing decides whether this is routine or expensive. The window is generous, but only if you use it.
Insurance is a requirement of the renewal, not just the original application, and it must be current for the new term.
Your family’s visas are tied to yours. Renewing in the right order avoids a gap in their status as well as your own.
Start the process
Gather these 24 items and we can open the file the same day. Current versions only — last renewal’s documents will be returned. Tap any line to tick it off as you collect it.
FAQs
Check the expiry date of your current partner visa to start in a timely manner. It’s generally advisable to begin the renewal process at least 1 to 2 months before the current visa expires.
The three government charges are Medical VIP at 750 AED, Emirates ID at 385 AED and visa stamping at 550 AED — around 1,685 AED. Fees can vary based on the type of visa and duration. Our service fee is quoted separately.
If the renewal process requires it, undergo a medical examination at a DHA-approved health center and submit the results as part of the renewal application.
Yes. You can usually renew your partner visa through the Dubai immigration portal or the online services provided by GDRFA Dubai. Alternatively, you can submit at the GDRFA offices or authorized typing centers.
An NOC from the company or sponsor is sometimes required as part of the renewal documents. We confirm whether one applies to your specific case before filing.
Yes. After receiving your renewed visa, update your Emirates ID with the new visa details. This may involve visiting an Emirates ID service center or an authorized typing center.
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