Residence stamping, employee

Stamps the employment residence for your employee through GDRFA Dubai (Amer).

Start this request processing: 7 days

How it works

  1. 1

    Documents

    You

  2. 2

    Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI

    MARIO E.G.S.H AI

  3. 3

    Submitted at GDRFA

    Runner at GDRFA

  4. 4

    Medical & biometrics

    You

  5. 5

    Visa issued

    GDRFA

Documents required

  • Passport copy

    copyValid; ICP asks at least 6 months for issuing a residence
  • Recent photo, white background

    copy
  • Medical fitness result

    in some casescopyOnly if: Applicants over 18 (medical examination approved by the competent authority)
  • Health insurance (employer-provided)

    in some casescopyOnly if: Not listed on the GDRFA Dubai residence pages; in Dubai the employer provides health insurance. Staff confirm whether the system asks for it.

Conditions, time and validity

  • Valid MOHRE labour contract / work permit and valid establishment card.
Processing time
GDRFA Dubai: 48 hours; ICP: about 5 days for the Emirates ID card; plus the medical test (our estimate for the whole: about a week).
Validity of the result
Two years, renewable on the same terms. After the residence expires or is cancelled, GDRFA Dubai gives a 60-day grace period to stay.
Where it is applied for
Issuance: GDRFA Dubai website and smart app only (24/7). Renewal: website and app, customer happiness centres or Amer centres.

Steps at the authority

  1. Medical test.
  2. Residence + Emirates ID application.
  3. Biometrics if called; card delivery.

Tips that save you a trip

  • Book the medical test as soon as the person enters; fines start 60 days after entry.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • Expired establishment card or labour contract; unfit medical result; unpaid fines.

Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.

Legal basis

Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021; Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022

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