Mission visa
A Mission Visa is for professionals working on a short-term project with a UAE company. If you have this visa, you’re considered a probationary worker.
A UAE Mission Visa is like a special permission for people from other countries to come and work on short projects in the United Arab Emirates. First, the company in the UAE applies for a quota to get this visa for a specific job. Then, the worker, who needs to be outside the UAE, gives some documents to the company, like a passport. The company applies for the visa, and after a few weeks, if it’s approved, they send it to the worker. The worker can travel to the UAE and start working on the project. They also need to get a special card called a Labor Card to work legally. If the worker needs to come back for another project, they can apply for the visa again. It’s like a special pass for short-term work in the UAE.
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How long is a Mission Visa valid for?
A Mission Visa allows you to enter the UAE once and is valid for 90 days (3 months). If you leave before it expires, the visa gets canceled. To return, you have to apply for a new Mission Visa..
Can I apply for a UAE Residence Visa once my Mission Visa has expired?
Whilst the applicant is under a Mission Visa in the UAE, it is not possible to apply for a residence visa for the applicant since the mission visa will need to be cancelled and this is only possible once the visa holder has exited the country.
What is the process for a UAE Mission Visa
Start with Company Application:
The process kicks off when the company in the UAE applies for a Mission Visa quota from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
Quota Approval and Employee Papers:
Once the Mission Visa quota is approved, the company collects necessary papers from the employee.
Submit Visa Application:
The company then sends the employee’s visa application and documents to the immigration authorities.
Wait for Visa Approval:
There’s a waiting period while authorities review the application, which can take a few weeks.
Get Visa and Travel:
After approval, the company gets the Mission Visa and sends it to the employee, who can then travel to the UAE.
Get Labor Card and Checkup:
When in the UAE, the employee and the company apply for a Labor Card. There might be a health check too.
Apply for Residence Permit:
The company applies for the residence permit, securing the employee’s legal status in the country.
The Benefits of UAE Mission Visa
The UAE Mission Visa has some good things for workers. It’s great for short projects, so if you have specific skills needed for a short time, it works well. The visa process is quick, and you can easily enter and exit the country. You don’t need a long-term commitment, making it perfect for focused, temporary work. If you want to come back for another project, it’s not hard to renew the visa. Plus, you get to explore the UAE during your stay. Just keep an eye on any changes in the rules to stay updated.
