A UAE residence visa for individuals registered as partners or shareholders on a company trade licence and MOA.
Partner Visa
Partner Visa Dubai
Obtain your Dubai partner visa as an LLC or free zone shareholder — KPM Global Services manages establishment card setup, entry permits, medical, and Emirates ID for company partners.
- Shareholder Visas
- Mainland & Free Zone
- Dependant Sponsorship
Partner Visa Flow
Partner Visa Dubai
1Quota
2Permit
3Stamp
4Emirates ID
Residence tied to ownership
Valid while company licence and shareholding remain active.
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Overview
Dubai partner visa explained
A Dubai partner visa (also called investor or shareholder visa) grants UAE residence to individuals listed as partners or shareholders on a UAE company's trade licence and Memorandum of Association.
Partnership visas are processed through the company's immigration establishment file with GDRFA, linking residence status to active licence, shareholding records, and allocated visa quota on the entity.
KPM Global Services ensures MOA shareholding matches immigration records, establishment cards are active, and partner visa applications proceed without quota or documentation conflicts.
Who This Is For
Partner visa applicants
- LLC partners registering on Dubai mainland trade licence
- Free zone company shareholders requiring UAE residence
- Co-founders adding a second partner to existing entity
- Silent partners needing residence without daily management role
- Foreign investors formalising UAE presence through shareholding
- Partners renewing visas aligned with licence renewal cycle
How We Help
Partner visa services
Shareholding verification
Confirm MOA partner listing meets GDRFA partner visa classification.
Establishment activation
Register or renew company immigration file before visa filing.
Entry permit processing
Apply for entry permit or in-country status change for partners.
Residence stamping
Complete visa stamping after permit approval and medical clearance.
Multi-partner coordination
Process visas for multiple shareholders within company quota.
Partner change updates
Amend immigration records when shareholding structure changes.
Process
Partner visa processing steps
- 1
Licence & MOA review
Verify partner name appears on trade licence and shareholder agreement.
- 2
Quota check
Confirm company visa quota supports additional partner visa.
- 3
Establishment card
Ensure active establishment card linked to company file.
- 4
Entry permit
Submit GDRFA entry permit or status change application.
- 5
Medical & stamping
Complete medical test and residence visa stamping in passport.
- 6
Emirates ID
Register biometrics and collect Emirates ID — visa typically 2–3 years.
Documents
Partner visa documents
- Valid passport copy (minimum six months validity)
- Passport photographs with white background
- Company trade licence copy
- MOA or share certificate showing partner status
- Establishment card copy
- Entry permit or current UAE visa copy
- Emirates ID application form
- Ejari tenancy contract for dependant sponsorship if applicable
Pricing
Partner visa cost factors
Partner visa fees mirror investor visa government charges with PRO service on top.
- GDRFA entry permit and residence visa fees
- Establishment card and immigration file charges
- Medical fitness test and Emirates ID fees
- Visa typing and PRO service costs
- Dependant visa fees if sponsoring family simultaneously
Costs vary by emirate and free zone authority. KPM Global Services quotes per partner before processing begins.
Timeline
Partner visa timeline
2–3 days
File preparation
Establishment and MOA records verified.
3–5 days
Entry permit
GDRFA approves entry permit or status change.
1–2 days
Stamping
Residence visa stamped in passport.
5–10 days
Emirates ID
Medical, biometrics, and ID card completed.
Avoid Mistakes
Partner visa mistakes to avoid
- Partner not listed on MOA attempting to apply as shareholder
- Applying when company visa quota is fully utilised
- Expired trade licence during partner visa renewal
- Shareholding amendment not updated with immigration before visa filing
- Confusing partner visa with employment visa for managing directors
- Overstaying visit visa before status change application
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on Dubai partner visa processing from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
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