Entry Permit
The permit that allows a sponsored person to enter the UAE before their residency is completed.
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Changing sponsor has a strict order of steps. We keep them in sequence so nothing lapses in between.
A sponsorship transfer moves a residency file from one sponsor to another: between employers, from an employer to a family sponsor, or the other way around. The sequence matters – the old file has to be closed correctly before the new one can proceed, and the gap between them needs managing so no overstay accrues.
We coordinate both ends of the transfer, keep the two sponsors informed of what they each need to provide, and make sure the new residency is issued before the grace period runs out.
We confirm the transfer is possible and list what each side must provide.
Cancellation completed and confirmed.
Entry permit or status change under the new sponsor.
Medical, Emirates ID and residency completed.
Watch the grace period between cancellation and the new application - that is where fines are usually incurred.
Government requirements and processing times are updated regularly. Our team confirms the current rules for your specific case before an application is submitted.
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The permit that allows a sponsored person to enter the UAE before their residency is completed.
2 to 5 working days
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New residency applications and renewals for families and employees, handled end to end.
3 to 7 working days after the medical
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Proper cancellation of a residency visa so the file is closed cleanly and future applications are…
1 to 3 working days
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