RAKEFZ handles investor, employee and family residence visas for RAK companies. We coordinate medical, Emirates ID, stamping and file opening with the zone and immigration authorities.
RAKEZ, Innovation City, Maritime City and RAK mainland all allow company-sponsored residence visas. Visa quota depends on office or flexi-desk package. RAK ICC does not issue visas.
A UAE business bank account at a full-service bank almost always requires the authorised signatory to have an Emirates ID. That ID is only produced after the medical test, biometric capture and residence-visa stamping. Plan the visa immediately after licence issuance so banking is not blocked.
If you need to receive AED payments before the visa is ready, a digital business account may open with a passport and licence. It is a temporary bridge, not a replacement for a traditional corporate account with cheque, trade finance and multi-currency services.
The company must be licensed and the zone must issue an establishment card (immigration file). Visa quota is fixed by your office or flexi-desk package.
Submit passport copy, photo and application. The entry permit (e-visa) is normally issued in 3–7 working days and is valid for a limited window.
If outside the UAE, enter before the permit expires. If already inside on a tourist or cancelled visa, RAKEFZ arranges an in-country status change to avoid exit.
Attend an approved medical centre for blood tests and chest X-ray. Results are usually available same day; communicable diseases may require re-test.
Visit an ICP (identity) centre for fingerprint and photo capture. This produces the Emirates ID number and card.
Employees need a MOHRE labour contract and valid health insurance before stamping. Investors and some free-zone visas require insurance only.
The final residence visa is stamped in the passport (or issued digitally). Processing usually takes 2–5 working days after Emirates ID.
With the stamped visa and Emirates ID, the authorised signatory can complete account opening at a traditional UAE bank.
Apply for a new permit or arrange an in-country status change if the applicant is already in the UAE.
A positive result for certain conditions requires a re-test or treatment certificate. RAKEFZ reschedules and tracks the case.
UAE residence visas require at least six months of passport validity. Renew the passport before applying.
Upgrade the office package or add a flexi-desk to increase quota before filing new applications.
If a previous visa was cancelled, exit or change status before the grace period ends to avoid daily penalties.
Salary and tenancy contract must meet minimum thresholds. RAKEFZ checks both before filing family applications.