I was hired directly by an employer in UAE, how long will it take to process docs.if d said reqt's. submitted?

Question

First I've sign the job offer letter they emailed. Next I was asked and I have submitted the necessary papers like copy of passport, authenticated/ certificate copy from the embassy and 12 pictures? These documents were already receive by the HR department last March 22 to be exact. What's the standard procedure of an HR dept. to process the documents of a foreign employee? How long does this processing usually takes? - is it alright if I only submitted colored photocopy of the certificate from the embassy, since I'm worried to have my only original documents send through mail whether ordinary, registered or speedy courrier service. I'd like to present the original document though personally upon arrival..

Answer 1

The procedure for obtaining the work visa from UAE is, firstly the employer has to submit the application at Ministry of Labor for the initial approval. Normally it will take one week for the approval of visa committee, and sometimes they will forward the application to the inspection department for verification. If it happens, then it will take some more time to complete the formalities of physical inspection to the sponsors/employers establishment.

Once they approved, the Immigration dept will issue the visa on the next day.

Don't send your original documents, send only the attested copies, which are enough for visa processing.

Good luck and welcome to UAE