Indian Consulate in Dubai issues Tatkal passport same day

Indian expats in Dubai and northern Emirates will now be able to get passports issued on the same day under certain conditions, including a higher fee.

 The same day issuance service for tatkal passports can be availed only if the application is submitted before 12 noon at the office of BLS International, the outsourced service provider for Indian passport and visa applications, in Al Khaleej Centre in Bur Dubai. You will get the passport by evening.

 Service is available from January 12, at its main centre in Al Khaleej Centre. Passports will be ready for collection by 6.30pm.

 Under the tatkal scheme, passports can be availed with a fee of Dh855 for 36 pages and Dh950 for 60 pages.

 Regular passports are issued at Dh285 for 36 pages and Dh380 for 60 pages.
The initiative is expected to benefit those requiring emergency issuance of passports, including those rushing back from the airports after realising that their passport had either expired or do not have enough validity for their travel
The regular passports are being issued within two to three days after the integration of the interface of the mission with that of the passport authority in India.

 Since 2003, India observes January 9 as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) to celebrate the Indian diaspora across the world. The day commemorates the return of India’s Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai in 1915.

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How to apply for family visa in Dubai

In Dubai, the visa process is managed by Amer services, by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). Once your Dubai employment visa is stamped, make sure you have the following documents and certificates:

 Step 1 - Get your documents in order
These are the documents you will require:
  • For sponsoring your spouse, marriage certificate attested by your home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • If you are sponsoring your children, original birth certificates of children attested by the relevant authorities.
  • Copy of valid passport of family members. The passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months.
  • Passport-sized photograph. 
  • NOTE: For visa and Emirates ID applications, the photograph needs to be taken on a white background, with ears, forehead to chin completely visible.
  • A copy of your registered tenancy contract
  • If you are sponsoring your parents, you need to have at least a two-bedroom flat and a minimum salary of Dh20,000 a month. read more
  • If a woman is sponsoring her husband, the husband’s passport copy will also be required. read more
  • For applicants who were already residents of the UAE and are simply changing jobs, it is important to keep old Emirates IDs that were issued to your family members as well.
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Step 2 – Visit an Amer centre
Once you have all the documents in place, visit an Amer service centre with required documents including your (sponsor’s) original Emirates ID.

 What is an Amer centre and where can I find one?
Visit a branch. Branches of the Amer service centres can be found across the emirate, with many shopping malls also having centres that provide all the necessary information.
There is also an App for ‘Amer GDRFAD’ on Apple Appstore and the Google Playstore
Once the process is initiated by Amer services, it takes 24-48 hours to receive an e-visa, which will be sent to your registered email address.

 Once the e-visa (Entry Permit) has been processed, there are three ways in which you can apply for your family’s residence visa.

 If your family is not in the country, the normal e-visa will be issued and your family can enter the country on the e-visa.
If they are already in the country, either on a Visit/Tourist visa or an old residence visa, you can change status of visa without exit.

 Charges
File opening charges - Dh269
Normal e-visa (when the family is outside the UAE) – Dh500 entry permit.
If your family is in the country, entry permit is for Dh1,170 for each member you are sponsoring
If you choose the third option, you will need to pay an additional fee of Dh670 per person for change of status.
Next, medical test and Emirates ID application.

 Step 3 – Get the medical test done
Some Dubai Health Authority medical fitness centres are open for longer hours. Find out which service centre would be most convenient for you to visit. You can find a list of the medical fitness centres here.

 Take the application to the DHA health centre, where you will need to first get your blood test and x-ray done. Applicants are tested for HIV, tuberculosis, Hepatits B and in some occupations syphilis.

 Charges:
  • Regular application - Dh320 (where the medical test results come within five working days)
  • Urgent – Dh410 (where the medical test results come within 48 hours)
  • VIP - Dh750 (where the medical test results come within four hours)
  • Once the medical test results are in, you will be notified via your registered email address.
  • For any medical test related queries, you can call the Dubai Health Authority on 800 342
Step 4 – Get the Emirates ID
Take the Emirates ID application, which was typed at the Amer/ID centre, to a Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship centre. A list of all the centres is provided here.

 Take the following documents with you:
  • Emirates ID application of the family members
  • Your original Emirates ID
  • Photograph of your family members (for children below 15 years only)
  • If you have never had your Emirates ID made, you will need to provide biometric data like your finger print and an iris scan. This is only applicable for people 15 years and above.
Charges
Dh270- for two year
And Dh370 for three years
Step 5 – Get the health insurance
Health insurance is mandatory in Dubai and family members need to get at least a basic health cover – referred to in Dubai as the Essential Benefits Plan. To know more about how to get your health insurance, read our detailed report here.

 Step 6 – Get the visa stamped
The final step is to get your visa stamped on the passport. For it, you will need to visit the Amer centre with the following documents:

 Medical fitness report
Emirates ID application
Original passport of the family members
Health insurance papers
Your (sponsor’s) original Emirates ID
Charges

 Regular - Dh460 (You will get the passport with the stamped visa in three to four working days)
Urgent - Dh560 (Same day stamping, but the sponsor will need to go to the Immigration service)
Rahmatullah told Gulf News that once an application has been sent for typing, the applicant will receive a call from the authorised courier service – Zajel – for your passport to be collected. You will also receive an SMS on your registered mobile number with the Zajel airway bill number.

 "Once the visa is stamped, the passport will be returned to you through the same courier service," he added.

 Other emirates
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs manages the visa application process for Abu Dhabi and all other emirates.

 Step 1 - Get the entry permit
In other emirates, the entry permit or e-visa is referred to as the tasheera.

 To apply for the tasheera, you can either visit a typing centre or apply for the visa online. You will need the following documents:

 For sponsoring your spouse, marriage certificate attested by your home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If you are sponsoring your children, original birth certificates of children attested by the relevant authorities.
Copy of valid passport of family members. The passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months.
Passport-sized photograph. NOTE: For visa and Emirates ID applications, the photograph needs to be taken on a white background, with ears, forehead to chin completely visible.
copy of your registered tenancy contract
If you would like to apply online, visit https://echannels.moi.gov.ae and click on the 'Individual Services' option. Once you enter your email address, you will get an email with the link for registration.

 Follow the steps required to apply for the tasheera or entry permit.

 Once the application has been submitted, you will get the tasheera in two working days.

 Charges

 Normal tasheera (when the family is outside the UAE) – Dh500 entry permit.
If your family is in the country, tasheera is for Dh1,170 for each member you are sponsoring. They will need to exit the country and enter on the tasheera.
Or, you can pay an additional fee of Dh670 per person for ‘change of status’ without the need to exit the country.
NOTE: Even though you have the option to apply online, the process can be quite detailed and if you prefer paying a little extra to get the application done by a professional typing centre, you can do so for a fee of Dh50.

 Step 2 – Apply for Emirates ID
To apply for the Emirates ID, you will again need to go to a typing centre to fill out the application.

 Once the application is filled out, visit a Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship centre with the following documents:

 Original passport of each family member
Original photograph
Sponsor’s visa copy and Emirates ID
Any old Emirates IDs issued to the members (for previous residents of UAE)
Past residents of the UAE simply need to provide their Emirates ID and do not need to provide biometric data.

 New applicants will be scanned for biometric data like finger print and iris scan.

 Biometric scan is not required for children under 18.

 Charges

 Dh270- for two year
And Dh370 for three years
Step 3 – Medical test
If you are applying for the visa in Abu Dhabi, visit a Health Authority of Abu Dhabi Medical Fitness Centre.

 A list of all the HAAD screening centres can be found here: https://www.haad.ae

 Charges

 Dh250 per person
For all other emirates, visit a Ministry of Health and Prevention centre.

 A list of all the medical fitness centres can be found here: https://www.mohap.gov.ae/

 Charges

 Dh110 per person
Step 4 - Health insurance
Health insurance is mandatory in Abu Dhabi. For other emirates, you can skip to step 5. However, it is advisable to get health coverage, even if it is a basic health insurance plan, as medical costs during emergencies can mount quickly.

 For medical insurance in Abu Dhabi, visit a Health Authority of Abu Dhabi health centre or contact Abu Dhabi’s National Health Insurance Company – Daman.

 ABU DHABI HEALTH INSURANCE
For insurance in Abu Dhabi, you can call Daman on 800 432626 or visit damanhealth.ae
Charges

 Apart from the insurance premium, you will need to pay:

 Dh250 per person
Dh500 for same day processing
Step 5 – Get the visa stamped
You will then need to visit a typing centre again with the following documents:

 Your (sponsor’s) passport copy and visa copy
Original passport of family members
Stamped Emirates ID application
Health insurance papers (for Abu Dhabi)
Even though more recently health insurance and Emirates ID systems have been linked to the immigration services, it is better to carry all copies in case they are requested for by the immigration department.

 The typist will then fill out the visa stamping application.

 Charges

 Dh400 per person for stamping visa.
Dh500 for same day stamping (the sponsor will need to go to the immigration office to get the visa stamped on the passport/s)
Once the visa stamping application has been submitted, you will need to pay an additional Dh35 for Empost delivery service.

 The passport, with the stamped visa will be delivered to you through the courier service.
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Five-year multiple-entry Tourist Visa in UAE

Holders of the new five-year multiple-entry tourist visa may be allowed to stay for six months at a stretch. visa will allow visitors to stay for up to six months on every entry within the span of five-year validity.
Terms and conditions for getting the five-year visa will remain the same as those in place for all other types of tourist visas. 

 The UAE has introduced sweeping reforms to its visa regulations in the past years to boost economy, help investors, entrepreneurs, qualified individuals and families.
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How to set-up a Cargo Service Company (LLC) in Dubai?

How to set-up a Cargo Service Company (LLC) in Dubai?
License Type: Commercial
 Business Type: Cargo Service
 The following activities can be included in this license:
 Cargo loading and unloading Services, Cargo packaging,
 Freight broker (Code: 6309001), Description: includes firms that serve as a liaison between individuals or companies that need air, sea and land transport services and the respective freight forwarders.

STEPS TO FOLLOW
DESCRIPTION
FEES IN AED
Trade name booking which is valid for two days only. Commercial Name Reservation from Tas'heel Centre at Al Tawar Centre Qusais or Business Village near Clock Tower, Muraqabat.  Documents required: Any one of the partners' passport copy, Emirates ID and list of proposed names. Name Reservation can be completed same time.
115.50
Trade Name Reservation Certificate which is valid for six months. Both of this can be done same time.
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Initial approval for license process: Type (BR1) form, get signature of the partners and submit at Economic Department (DED) or  DED Counter at Tas'heel Centre at Muraqabat. Form can be filled from Typing Centre
Attachments: Name Reservation Certificate, BR1 Form, Emirates ID and Passport copies of partners, NOC from sponsor for expatriate partner who holds Employment Visa/Residence Visa. Visit/Tourist Visa holder can attach his/her visa copy. No need NOC for Partner/Investor visa holders.
115.50
Initial Approval Certificate
141.50
Memorandum of Association-Electronic.
 LLC Agreement (MoA) can be made from DED electronically.
CAPITAL: You can write the capital amount in LLC Agreement as much as you want. No need to show Capital deposit certificate from bank. Notary will charge a small percentage at the time of attestation according to the Capital amount and number of partners. Standard capital amount is Dh300,000 out of which 51% (Dh153,000) should be allocated to National partner and remaining 49% can be divided among expatriate partners. If the expatriate partners are two, you can divide the remaining shares to 25% (Dh75,000) & 24% (Dh72,000). If the expatriate partners are more, you can increase the capital. A partner's share value should be Dh70,000 or more to apply for Partner Visa.
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All Partners or Attorney have to attend at Notary to sign the Court Agreement. This fee comes alongwith final payment voucher.
Attestation of signature on the document (Notary Public)
1500
Make ready Tenancy contract of the office/shop and register through EJARI online system. EJARI can be prepared from authorized RERA Centre.
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Submit the attested LLC Agreement (one original copy), BR1 form, Name Reservation Certificate, Initial Approval, External Departments approval (if any), Tenancy Contract, EJARI Registration Certificate, passport copies of partners and NOC for partners (if any), at any branch of DED. Payment voucher will be issued same time or you can take print from DED website. Make payment at the counter and get the license. You can also pay using Credit Card/Direct Debit through DED website after issued the payment voucher.
Approximate fee for Technical Service License at DED  
15140.00

Break-up cost of New Trade License at Dubai DED-Technical Service
Description
Fees in Dhs
Foreign Company Name. Non-Arabic Trade Name Fees (Dh2000 extra fees for words like Emirates, Gulf, International, Abbreviation. Maximum Trade Name Fees: Dh3000)
2000.00
Government Cultural Fees
20.00
Innovation Dirham Fees
20.00
Commercial License Fees
600.00
Administrative Service Fees
50.00
Attestation of signature on the document
1500.00
Electronic Transaction data entry
100.00
Trade Name Advertisement
350.00
Market Fees (2.5% of your shop/office rent) amount varies depends on tenancy amount
1000.00
Partner Accommodation Fees (Dh500 for each expatriate Partner). If any of the partner paid his accommodation fees with any other license, you can approach DED to remove his fees after get issued the Payment Voucher
1000.00
Public Waste related service fees
1000.00
Service Improvement Fees (Commercial)
400.00
Chamber of Commerce Fees
1200.00
Ministry of Economy Fees
3000.00
Smart Social Responsibility Platform Fees
1500.00
Local Fees - Trade License
200.00
Department of Civil Defence Fee
500.00
Commercial License Fees-Tejari
200.00
Dubai Maritime City Activity Fee
500.00
Total License cost (approximately)
15140.00
Walk-in Submission facility is available at all DED counters in Tas'heel Centers.  You can also submit at Head Office, Business Village, Near Clock Tower, Deira.
Appointment: If you want to save time, you can take online appointment to submit initial approval application at DED Head office.
How to make online appointment?: Create a new user account through MYID Website. You should have Emirates ID and Card Reader to complete the registration. After submitting required information, you will get a username and password. If you have difficulty in creating User Account, you can go to Tas'heel Center (for DED Services) at Al Tawar Centre, Qusais. Fees: Dh50. Self service counters are available at DED Business Village Branch, near Clock Tower, Deira, and Emirates ID centers at Karama, Barsha & Rashidiya.+ After creating the account, enter DED site and make appointment. Submit the documents at the selected DED branch.+ After License issued, register with Dubai Chamber, which is there at the same DED building. Collect Registration Form from there, Fill the information, Put authorized signature, company stamp and submit at Dubai Chamber counter. Certificate will be issued same time. Payment already made at DED along with the Commercial License fees.Documents required: Filled form,  Copy of Trade License, Partners List, Commercial Register (3 pages of trade license), LLC Agreement copy, Passport copy of Authorized Signatory and DED Payment Receipt of Trade License.Chamber Certificate is required for Export & Import purpose, for Registration with various Government Departments and to expand business to other Emirates and abroad.
professional license: Chamber certificate will not be issued for professional licenses.
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Call us for New business set up, LLC Formation, Amendment in existing license, PRO Service, Certificate attestation. +971 55-273 2295, 055-345 7829, 04-239 1302 or mail your queries to visaprocess.ae@gmail.com
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DESCRIPTION
FEES IN AED
Immigration Establishment Card without online service. (Application can be prepared from Typing Centre). Submission at Immigration Office. Card will be issued within five minutes. read more
572
Labour Establishment Card (Application should be typed and submitted at Tas'heel Centre). Once it is approved, you will receive Establishment Card number through SMS or you can track through MOHRE Website by entering MB number. Establishment number is required when you type any Labour related application in future at Tas'heel Centre.  read more
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SILENT PARTNER
A larger portion of Dubai Limited Liability Companies use the local UAE sponsor as a "silent partner." In this arrangement, the local UAE sponsor is usually paid an annual "sponsorship fee" in return for giving up management control of the company to the foreign investor. But as a formality, we should allocate 51% share of the company to UAE National. If you want you can make a Side Agreement to protect your investment stating that the whole investment including sponsor's share belongs to you. This agreement cannot be attested by Notary. But you can get signed by the sponsor as a confirmation. 
LICENSE RENEWAL: Commercial license is valid for one year. After expiry, 30 days grace period is there.  If not renewed within grace period, Dh250 fine per month will be charged at DED. At the time of renewal, in addition to above fees, employee accommodation fees to be paid extra according to the number of staff. For Managers and Degree/PG level profession holders should pay Dh500 per head and for low level staff Dh300 per head. This amount should be paid every year. Partner: Dh1000, Supervisor: Dh500, Clerical Staff, Waiter, Labourer: Dh300 each.
+ DED (Economic Department) Branches
Head Office: Business Village
Near Clock Tower
Deira, Dubai
Tel:04-4455196
Tel: 04-4455006 (VIP Section)

Al Tawar
Al Tawar Centre, First Floor, Qusais, Deira, DubaiTel: 04-601 3333
Dubai MallDeira, Dubai
Tel: 04-382 7709Al Barsha Mall Branch
Bur Dubai, Al Barsha 2, Street 23rd.
Tel: 04-202 0429DED Timing: Saturday to Thursday 7:30am to 1:30pm
+ Website: www.dubaided.gov.ae
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