Which documents do I need?
Choose your visa or service below to see a general preparation checklist. Your personal checklist will depend on your category, nationality, residence status and the issuing authority.
Important: These are guidance checklists, not guaranteed official requirements. Documents, attestation, salary thresholds and eligibility can change. SMART VISA will confirm your final checklist before submission. Do not upload sensitive documents in this public page or chatbot.
Family Visa — Spouse / Children / Parents
- Sponsor passport and UAE residence visa copy
- Sponsor Emirates ID
- Applicant passport (normally 6+ months validity) and photo
- Attested marriage certificate for spouse or birth certificate for children
- Tenancy / housing proof and salary or employment evidence where applicable
- Health insurance and medical fitness for eligible ages
- Parents may require additional dependency and financial proof.
Note: Sponsor eligibility, relationship proof, applicant location and attestation rules differ.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗Tourist / Visit Visa
- Applicant passport copy (normally 6+ months validity)
- Recent photograph
- Travel itinerary or return/onward booking if requested
- Accommodation or host details
- Proof of funds, insurance or additional nationality-specific documents when required.
Note: Requirements depend on nationality, visa duration, sponsor and issuing authority.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗Golden Visa
- Valid passport
- UAE ID/residence documents if resident
- Recent photo
- Category-specific evidence such as salary/employment contract and degree, professional nomination/approval, property title deed, investment records or talent recommendation
- Medical and insurance when required.
Note: Investor, property owner, skilled professional and talent categories have different thresholds and approvals.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗Business Setup — Mainland
- Proposed trade name and activities
- Shareholder/manager passport copies and photos
- Emirates ID and visa copy if resident
- Contact details
- Proposed legal structure
- Initial approvals
- Lease/Ejari or office address where required
- Regulated-activity NOCs/approvals where applicable.
Note: Legal form, licensing authority and regulated activities affect documents.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗Business Setup — Free Zone
- Proposed activity and company name
- Shareholder/director passport copies and photos
- UAE visa and Emirates ID if resident
- Contact information
- Business plan or qualifications for certain activities
- Proof of address and any free-zone-specific KYC documents.
Note: Every free zone has its own KYC and licence conditions.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗Emirates ID / Residency
- Passport
- Entry permit or existing residence details
- Personal photo when requested
- Application / UID details
- Biometrics appointment for applicable applicants
- Medical fitness certificate for residency applicants of applicable age.
Note: Requirements vary for new, renewal, replacement and dependent applications.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗Medical Fitness Test
- Original passport or accepted identification
- Residence / entry permit or application reference
- Emirates ID where applicable
- Appointment confirmation and photo if required by the medical centre.
Note: Age, visa category and emirate determine the test and exemptions.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗Certificate Attestation
- Original certificate
- Issuing-country verification or prior attestations as applicable
- Passport/ID copy
- Authorised translation when required
- Relevant UAE embassy/consulate and MOFA attestations depending on document origin.
Note: Attestation chain differs by country and document type.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗PRO / Immigration Services
- Company trade licence and establishment card as relevant
- Authorised signatory ID
- Employee/applicant passport and photo
- Existing visa/Emirates ID
- Labour contract or work permit details
- Signed authorisations and NOCs where required.
Note: Exact checklist depends on transaction and authority.
Confirm my checklist on WhatsApp ↗Medical fitness, insurance, biometrics, translation and attestations apply only where required. Always confirm current UAE authority rules.