UAE · Employment Visa
SHAMS Employment Visa (Inside Country)
For individuals already residing in the UAE joining a SHAMS-licensed company.
Estimated time: 15–20 days · SHAMS
Documents required
Passport copy (valid 6+ months) and photo
SHAMS trade license & establishment card
Educational certificate (attested, where role requires)
Current UAE visa & Emirates ID copies
Highlights & benefits
Permits
Includes entry permit, travel and in-country visa formalities.
Hiring Globally
Convert in-country candidates without exit or re-entry.
Validity
Visa is typically valid for 2 years and renewable.
Service
Fully supported by SHAMS’s streamlined visa processing and our PRO team.
Process flow
1
Application
The status change application is filed via the SHAMS portal.
2
Approval
The permit is approved and status is adjusted without leaving the UAE.
3
Fitness
Medical fitness test conducted at an approved centre.
4
ID Issuance
Emirates ID application and biometric capture are completed.
5
Endorsed
The residency visa is issued digitally / stamped upon final approval.
Terms & conditions
The applicant must hold valid status in the UAE at the time of filing.
The visa is valid only under the sponsoring SHAMS company.
Medical fitness and Emirates ID are mandatory for visa issuance.
PRICING DETAILS
SHAMS Employment Visa (Inside Country) — Normal service
AED 2,154.36
Total
AED 2,154.36
Note: the payment is prepaid.
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