Do employees get assistance for Bank Account creation?

Bank account can be opened by the employees themselves once they have the Emirates card.

How can employees get our documents MOFA attested?

The documents need to be attested by the UAE embassy in the degree issuing country and then Ministry of Foreign Affairs UAE. Multiplier can support with MOFA attestation service however there will be additional costs.

Do employees require MOFA attestation?

MOFA attestation is not required for the below job titles - Sales, Administrative Assistant, Sales Representative, Sales Assistant, Marketing Representative, Archive Clerk, Office Clerk.

Can employees travel outside UAE once my entry visa is approved?

No, employees are required to not move out of UAE until your Emirates ID card is issued.

When can employees apply for dependant visa?

Employees can apply for dependant visa once their own emirates ID is issued.

UAE Visa Guide

Introduction

In order to employ a foreign national in the United Arab Emirates, an organization must obtain an official visa and work permit for the candidate. This requires formal employment by a UAE entity and navigating through a detailed immigration process. To simplify this, Multiplier offers comprehensive assistance to companies for visas and work permits.

Visa Issuance Time*:

Visa issuance is *Initiated after all documents are correctly submitted by the employee. The timeline is dependent on immigration authorities and is based on our case experiences.

Urgent entry VISA – 15-20 working days
Regular entry VISA – 25-30 working days

Types of VISA supported

New Employment Visa
Non-Sponsored ID Card: For existing Golden visa or Dependent visa holders
Temporary Work Permit**: For existing company sponsored visa holders

Please note that Non-Sponsored ID Card and Temporary Work Permit are not applicable for investor visa holders

Visa Feasibility Check

Multiplier will conduct a feasibility check to evaluate if the employee is eligible to apply for a visa in UAE
In order to conduct the check, a basic set of documents are requested from the employee:

1. Passport (front and back)
2. Current location of employee (in UAE or Outside UAE)
3. Job Title/Designation/Salary
4. Any existing UAE Visa
5. Any attested education degree

Once the desired information is shared, our team will confirm the VISA feasibility for the respective employee within 2 working days

Stages and Timelines

Visa Stages	Steps and Timeline
Visa Eligibility Check	Employee submits the full set of requested documents which are then verified for visa eligibility A kickoff call with a Multiplier Visa Specialist is scheduled 2-3 days once the required documents are duly shared with correct details
Invoicing	A visa and deposit invoice is sent to the client post consultation with the CSM
Entry Visa	The draft offer letter is shared for client’s approval Once above is approved and the visa invoice paid, it is sent to the employee for signature Visa application for the employee’s Entry Visa is submitted once all documents are provided to us Approved Entry Visa copy is shared with employee Employee should then travel to the UAE within 30 days of Entry Visa generation and cannot leave the UAE once visa process has started 3-5 days for offer letter; 2-3 working days for Urgent Entry Visa, and 7-8 working days for Regular Entry Visa
Visa Filing & Contract Creation	Once the Entry Visa is issued, we will share the Immigration employment contract with the employee If the employee is in the UAE during the application, an additional step of Status Change is required Medical appointment followed by Biometric/Emirates ID is scheduled for employee After the authorities complete the process, the employee receives Emirates ID online on UAE ICP / UAE Pass after 5-7 days of application submission and physical copy after 12-15 days A digital RAKEZ ID and Residence visa is also made available to the employee 5-7 days for Residency Visa approval and 12-15 days to receive physical Emirates ID Card
Onboarding & Verification	Employee is required to submit personal bank information and Emirates ID on Multiplier platform If all is in order and deposit has been paid, the employee is activated for payroll Activation cutoff for same month payroll is the 15th 1-2 days after submitting details on Multiplier platform

Detailed Process Overview

Step 1 – Visa Initiation by the client

Initiate a visa request during onboarding. The process will commence after basic details are confirmed.

Step 2 – Document Submission

The employee will receive an email from us. They must sign up and upload eligibility documents.

Step 3 – Kick off Meeting

A Visa Specialist will guide the employee through the visa process, timelines, information required and align on expected relocation date.

Step 4 – Offer Letter Creation

The offer letter is created by the Visa team with the expected start date and is shared with the company for review.

Step 5 – Employee Signature

Once the letter is reviewed and the visa fee invoice is paid, the offer letter will further be shared with the employee for signature.

Step 6 – Visa & Work Permit

Once the employee signs the contract, Multiplier files the visa & work permit application.

Step 7 – Onboarding Details

Once the visa is issued, the employee will be requested to upload additional details such as bank details, and work permit details to continue the onboarding process.

Step 8 – Employee Activation

Next, the details are verified and onboarding will be complete and the employee will be activated on Multiplier.

Visa Process for the Employee

Documents collection & review: Eligibility documents are collected from the employee
Kick-off Meeting: Kick off meeting between is held with the employee
Offer Letter: Offer letter is shared with the employee once the letter is approved by the company and the visa fee is paid
Pre-approval Application: Pre-approval application for entry visa is submitted; Once approved the employee must enter UAE within 30 days
Contract Creation: Limited employment contract is generated through immigration authorities portal and must be signed by the employee
Medical: The employee/dependent must take a medical test at any of the approved centres
Biometric: Biometric center for the employee is allocated by the authorities and informed
Apply for Emirates Card: The employee/dependent receives the emirates ID within 12-15 working days

Important Considerations

Employees are required to get their education certificates attested by UAE Embassy from the issuing country where the education certificates was issued and from Ministry of Foreign Affairs UAE
Type of visa will be determined by the visa team
Normal entry visa is approved within 7-10 working days. Provision of urgent visa is available with additional cost, urgent entry visa is received within 2-3 working days
Average time to complete the visa process after the employee arrives in UAE is ~25 days for Medical, Biometric, and Emirates ID collection

Visa Application Process Updates

Both you and the employee will receive regular notifications from our visa team regarding the progress and latest updates in the visa application process.

Kick – Off Meeting

The objective of this meeting is to offer clarity on the various milestones encompassing the entire visa process, along with associated timelines and the documents/information required. It’s important to note that milestones and timelines might differ between countries due to variations in embassy requirements and provided guidelines.