Employee Visa Registration & PRO Services
Business-focused legal support for business admin & pro services in the UAE, helping companies register employee’s visas, reduce risk and move forward with confidence.
Employee Visa Registration with Labour Authorities and Immigration
We handle employee visas, work permits, Emirates ID, MOHRE registrations, trade licence renewals and all UAE government portal transactions — so your business stays compliant and your team can focus on running the business.
In-depth description
Running a business in the UAE generates a constant stream of government-facing administrative obligations: employee visa processing and renewals, MOHRE registrations, Emirates ID, trade licence renewals, Ejari updates, vehicle licensing and government approvals. Getting any of these wrong creates compliance exposure, fines or operational disruption.
– We manage the full employee onboarding cycle: entry permit, medical fitness test, Emirates ID registration and residence visa stamping for new hires. – We handle visa renewals, Emirates ID renewals and cancellations for existing staff, ensuring nothing lapses without notice. – We manage MOHRE transactions including employment contract registration and Wage Protection System compliance. – We handle trade licence renewals, chamber of commerce registrations, Ejari updates and other recurring government filings. – We act under Power of Attorney for clients who have left the UAE or who want a fully managed administrative service.
Scope of work
- This is the end-to-end employee visa process.
- The scope includes: (1) obtaining the work permit from MOHRE; (2) managing the entry permit issuance; (3) guiding the employee through in-country medical tests and biometrics; and (4) obtaining the final Residence Visa stamp and Emirates ID card.
Price range
AED 5,000 – AED 8,000
Cumulative assessment – billed Lump Sum.
Primary Determinants of Pricing
Emirate / place of company registration / urgency.
Deliverables
- The employee’s valid UAE Residence Visa and Emirates ID.
Are your employee visas and work permits fully managed?
Are you hiring employees in the UAE for the first time?
Do you need to renew visas or Emirates IDs for existing staff?
Is managing government portals and paperwork slowing you down?
Are you scaling quickly and onboarding multiple employees?
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Investor visas, partner visas and Golden Visas are available for senior executives, founders and high-skilled professionals meeting eligibility criteria. Some free zones offer specific visa categories for company founders. For key personnel, the right visa category affects their tax residency and long-term security in the UAE.
Key contacts:
Romain Astruc
Managing Partner – Generalist, Advisory & Litigation
Marie-Agnès Descrozaille
Partner – Commercial, Labor & Litigation
Mehdi Al Ghafari
Associate – Corporate, Commercial & Litigation
Other services you might need
Employee registration and visa compliance are closely linked to employment contracts, termination planning and broader HR policy.
HR & Employment Contracts for UAE Businesses
Workplace Policies & Compliance for Employers
Termination Strategy & Execution for Businesses
WHAT SET US APART
Why ASTRUC & Co
Employee registration and visa compliance have zero margin for error in the UAE. We manage the process so you don’t have to.
1.
End-to-end handling
We manage the full employee onboarding process – work permit, entry visa, medical, Emirates ID, employment contract registration – so your new hires are legal
2.
Business-first advice
We advise on the most efficient visa categories and quota structures for your headcount plan – keeping costs manageable and Emiratisation compliance on track as your
3.
Senior oversight
Visa and labour compliance errors have real consequences – fines, licence risk and employee disruption. Senior lawyers oversee the process to ensure nothing falls through the
More than legal counsel
With you, all the way
Life in the UAE brings extraordinary opportunities — and equally complex legal realities. Whether you’re relocating your family, navigating a divorce across jurisdictions, or structuring an inheritance that spans continents, you deserve a legal partner who understands both the technicalities and the human side of what you’re going through. At ASTRUC & Co, we treat every client’s situation as if it were our own.
From our offices in Dubai to our network spanning Riyadh, Paris, and Luxembourg, we bring senior-level attention to every matter — personal or financial. We believe the best legal advice is honest, clear, and delivered by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s why our clients stay with us, and why they come back when life presents its next chapter.
Ready to move forward?
Book a consultation with our team to discuss your situation and explore the right legal and strategic approach for your business.
