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PRO stands for Public Relations Officer — the function responsible for a company’s dealings with UAE government authorities such as MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, and the relevant free zone or mainland licensing body. PRO services cover recurring transactions including trade licence renewals, employment and family visa processing, visa quota approvals, and long-term residency applications such as the Golden, Green, and Blue Visas. Outsourcing this function to a specialist like KDHA PRIVE removes the need to hire and manage an in-house PRO.

Trade licences must be renewed annually with the issuing authority, whether a free zone or the mainland DET. Renewal generally involves confirming your registered office or Ejari tenancy is still valid, paying the applicable licence and any market fees, and updating any changed company details. Missing a renewal deadline can result in fines, and in some cases a frozen immigration file that blocks new or renewing visas. KDHA PRIVE tracks your renewal date and manages the process ahead of expiry to avoid this.

A visa quota is the number of employee residence visas your company is approved to sponsor, generally tied to your office space, licence type, and activity. As a business grows and hires more staff, its existing quota may be insufficient, requiring a formal quota increase application with the relevant immigration or labour authority. KDHA PRIVE handles this process, including any supporting documentation on office size or activity required to justify the increase.

While the core eligibility principles for family sponsorship are broadly similar across the UAE, each emirate processes applications through its own local authority — the ICP in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman, and the GDRFA in Dubai — with some differences in required documents, minimum salary thresholds, and processing timelines. KDHA PRIVE manages family visa applications directly with the correct authority in each of these four emirates.

The Golden Visa is a long-term, self-sponsored residence visa generally issued for 10 years, available to real estate investors (property valued at AED 2,000,000 or above), business investors and entrepreneurs, specialised talents and researchers, outstanding students and graduates, and long-standing economic contributors with distinguished professional track records. Eligibility categories have continued to expand in recent years, and specific documentary requirements vary by category. KDHA PRIVE assesses which route best fits your profile before you apply.

The Green Visa is a 5-year, self-sponsored residence visa positioned between the standard employment visa and the Golden Visa. Skilled employees generally qualify with a valid employment contract in a managerial, professional, or technician-level role, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a salary of at least approximately AED 15,000 per month. Freelancers and self-employed professionals can qualify with a valid freelance permit, a relevant degree or diploma, and evidence of sufficient self-employment income or financial solvency.

The Blue Visa is a 10-year, self-sponsored residence visa introduced as part of the UAE’s sustainability initiatives, aimed at experts, researchers, and innovators making exceptional contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. It is designed to attract global talent in green technology and climate resilience fields, positioning the UAE as a hub for sustainability-focused professionals. Eligibility is generally assessed on the basis of demonstrated expertise and contribution to the sector, and KDHA PRIVE reviews your specific background against current criteria.

All three are long-term, self-sponsored UAE residence visas, but they target different profiles. Golden Residency (10 years) is aimed primarily at investors, entrepreneurs, and specialised talent with significant capital or professional achievement. Green Residency (5 years) is aimed at skilled employees and freelancers meeting salary and qualification thresholds, sitting between a standard employment visa and the Golden Visa. Blue Residency (10 years) is specifically for experts in environmental protection and sustainability. KDHA PRIVE assesses which category, if any, you currently qualify for.

Yes. KDHA PRIVE’s PRO desk supports companies regardless of who originally handled their formation, across free zone and mainland structures in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. We can take over an existing immigration file, review upcoming renewal and visa expiry dates, and manage ongoing PRO transactions from that point forward.

PRO service fees are typically charged either per transaction — for example, a single licence renewal or visa — or through a monthly retainer covering unlimited standard transactions, which tends to be more cost-effective for businesses with regular visa and renewal activity. Government fees themselves (such as visa, medical, and Emirates ID charges) are separate and are always billed at cost. KDHA PRIVE provides a fixed written quote before any payment is made.

Standard employment visa processing generally requires a signed employment contract, the employee’s passport copy, passport-sized photographs, educational certificates (attested where required for certain roles), and the results of a mandatory medical fitness test conducted in the UAE. Additional documents may be required depending on the role, nationality, and licence type. KDHA PRIVE confirms the exact checklist for each case before submission.

Yes, in principle. Employees who meet the salary and qualification criteria for the Green Visa can generally apply to convert from an employer-sponsored visa to a self-sponsored Green Visa without needing to leave the UAE first. Similarly, individuals who meet Golden Visa criteria — for example through a qualifying property purchase or business investment — can apply to convert their status. KDHA PRIVE reviews eligibility and manages the conversion process for both categories.