Change Status - Visit Visa
Convert visit visas to employment residence visas in Dubai for new hires. Fast, GDRFA-approved processing for mainland and freezone companies at Goodhand Amer Center.
Convert your visit visa into a residency visa with no exit required.
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Visa Information
- Eligibility — Inside the UAE
- Required Visa — Any valid UAE visa
- Validity — 60 days from approval
- Processing Time — 2-5 working days
Required Documents
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- Sponsor’s Emirates ID Copy.
- Current Visa Copy.
- New Entry Permit Copy.
- Sponsor’s Emirates ID Copy.
- Current Visa Copy.
- New Entry Permit Copy.
- Applicant’s Passport copy.
- A copy of the applicant’s valid visit visa or canceled residence visa.
- Ensure all documents comply with the latest General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) guidelines.
- Sponsor’s Emirates ID Copy.
- Current Visa Copy.
- New Entry Permit Copy.
- Applicant’s Passport copy.
What is Change Status?
- Change Status — Change Status is the process of converting a visit visa or a canceled residence visa into an active residence visa while staying inside the UAE, without the need to exit the country.