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Services / PRO & Immigration
Visas, permits and paperwork, handled
Our in-house PRO team files, tracks and renews every government document your people need, across mainland and free zone authorities.
Scope
Every step of the visa journey
Work permits and quotas
MOHRE approvals, quota requests and establishment card management.
Entry and residence visas
Entry permits, status change, medical fitness, Emirates ID and residence stamping.
Family sponsorship
Dependent visas for spouses and children, including school and insurance documentation.
Renewals and cancellations
Tracked expiry dates with renewals started early and clean cancellations on exit.
Free zone liaison
Applications and amendments with DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA and the other major zones.
Document attestation
Degree and marriage certificate attestation, translations and notarisation.
A typical residence visa
Timelines vary by authority. This is what most mainland files look like.
- 01
Application submitted
Work permit and quota approval from MOHRE, usually within two to three working days.
- 02
Documents verified
Entry permit issued once passport, photo and attested qualifications are cleared.
- 03
Medical completed
Fitness test and biometrics booked and accompanied by our team.
- 04
Visa and Emirates ID
Residence visa stamped and Emirates ID printed. The employee is fully documented.
What you get
- A named PRO who knows your file
- A live tracker for every application and expiry date
- Government fees passed through at cost, no mark-up
- Bilingual liaison with ministries and free zone authorities
PRO questions
Yes. PRO services are available standalone for companies with their own trade licence.
Most mainland files complete in two to three weeks from work permit approval. Free zones vary.
Yes, for eligible investors, executives and specialist professionals.
Start hiring with Hamt.
Your first international hire could be signed this week - we handle the entity, the contract, and everything after.