Change of Visa Status

A visa status change in the UAE is an official procedure that enables residents and visitors to update their visa type without leaving the country. This service is required to maintain continuous legal status in the UAE and must be completed before the expiry of the current visa or entry permit. It applies when changing from a tourist or visit visa to a residence, employment, or investor visa. The process is widely used by individuals who are:

  • Starting a new job

  • Joining a family sponsorship program

  • Applying for long-term residence visas, such as the 5- or 10-year Golden Visa

All applications are processed through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) via official in-country channels.

As a licensed AMER Centre, EGSH handles the entire procedure on your behalf. Our team:

  • Verifies your eligibility

  • Prepares and reviews all required documents

  • Submits your application to the GDRFA

  • Completes the visa status change in a single visit — with no need to exit the UAE.

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Step-by-Step Help from Test Booking to Results Submission

  1. Contact EAS for a Test Appointment: Start your work visa process and schedule your medical fitness test with EAS.
  2. Visit a DHA- or EAS -Approved Centre: Undergo your pre-employment screening at an authorised medical fitness centre.
  3. Complete Testing and Pay Government Fees: Finish your blood test and X-ray; settle all applicable medical screening fees.

  4. Get Results Submitted to DHA or EHS: Your fitness result is sent electronically for immediate continuation of the visa process.

 

 

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