Government Services
Government Services
Every authority we deal with directly, and what each one issues.
Authorities and services in this area
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
GDRFA Dubai
Residence visas, entry permits and immigration files for Dubai.
- New residence visaEmployees, investors and family members entering on a new file.
- Residence visa renewalExisting residents before expiry.
- Visa cancellationEmployees leaving, or files being closed.
- Entry permitBringing someone into the country before residence is issued.
- Status change (in-country)Changing visa status without leaving the UAE.
- Immigration establishment cardCompanies opening or renewing an immigration file.
- Investor and partner visaOwners and partners on the trade licence.
- Family and dependant visaSpouse, children and parents.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
ICP
Emirates ID and federal identity services.
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
MOHRE
Labour files, work permits and employment contracts.
- Labour establishment cardOpening or renewing the company labour file.
- Work permitHiring, transferring or renewing staff.
- Labour contractRegistering and amending employment terms.
- WPS and payroll compliance supportCompanies keeping their labour file in good standing.
- Labour card cancellationEnd of employment.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consular missions
MOFA and embassies
Attestation and legalisation of documents.
UAE health authorities
DHA, DOH and MOHAP
Medical fitness and health-sector licensing.
Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence
Municipality and Civil Defence
Premises approvals, permits and safety clearances.
Roads and Transport Authority
RTA
Vehicle, driver and transport permits.
Dubai Courts, Public Prosecution, Notary Public and MOJ
Courts, Notary and Ministry of Justice
Legal documentation, notarisation and case support.
Dubai Police and Criminal Investigation Department
Police and CID
Clearances and police-related documentation.
Federal Tax Authority
FTA
VAT and corporate tax registration and filing support.
Security Industry Regulatory Agency
SIRA
Security-sector permits and approvals.
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