How to amend residency status of the sponsored person inside the UAE?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023




This service allows to amend residency status of the sponsored person inside the UAE.

Documents Required to amend residency status of the sponsored person inside the UAE

No documents required for this service

How to amend residency status of the sponsored person inside the UAE?

You can apply to amend residency status of the sponsored person inside the UAE through GDRFA Website and AMER Center.

GDRFA Website:

1. Login to the website
2. Register a new user account (in case there is no account)
3. Select the required service
4. Attach the required documents
5. Pay the fees due for the service
6. Submit the application

AMER Center

1. Head to one of AMER service centers
2. Select the required service at the receptionist
3. Submit the required documents to the service employee
4. Pay the fees due for the service
5. Submit the application

Note: a text message + an email is sent to the customer with the status of the application:
• If there are missing documents on the application, the customer is notified of the need to attach the missing documents within 30 days, and if the missing documents are not attached, the application will be canceled.
• In case there are no missing documents in the application, the customer will be notified of the approval and the approved application will be sent by e-mail.

Fees Required

* Urgent service fee AED 100
* Innovation fee AED 10
* Printing fee AED 100 (in case of submission through (ZAJEL Courier Center)

Terms & Conditions

1. Presence of new entry permit
2. Previous entry permit or residency visa must be cancelled

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