In-Country Status Amendment for Sponsored Individuals
A sponsored visit visa status change is an official service of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) that amends the legal status of a person already in the UAE under sponsorship. It is required when a new entry permit is issued and the holder remains in the UAE without exiting the country. The procedure ensures that the individual remains in the country legally, without the need to exit and re-enter the country.
This service applies in cases such as converting a visit permit to a residence visa, completing family or employer sponsorship, or activating a new entry permit under institutional sponsorship in the UAE. The result is the legal activation of the new visa in full compliance with UAE residency regulations.
EGSH, an authorised AMER Centre, helps complete the visa status amendment in a single visit. A personal consultant prepares and reviews your documents, submits the application on your behalf, and ensures that the new status is issued within 48 hours.
Four Clear Steps Under GDRFA Procedures
01
Visit Our Centre
Meet with an EGSH advisor to prepare and submit your application for a visa status change.
02
Submit the Documents
Provide passport copies, the sponsor’s residence permit, the cancelled permit, and the new entry permit.
03
Pay the Service Fees
Settle the GDRFA fees, including the status amendment fee and applicable surcharges.
04
Receive the Amended Visa
The amended visa is issued through GDRFA within 48 hours of submission.
Mandatory Papers for In-Country Sponsorship Amendment
Applicant’s Passport
A valid copy of the sponsored person’s passport, presented at the time of application.
Sponsor’s Documents
A copy of the sponsor’s passport and a valid residence permit for Dubai.
Cancelled Permit
A copy of the cancelled entry or residence permit issued previously.
New Entry Permit
A copy of the newly issued entry permit under the new visa category.
Licensed AMER Centre for Visa and Sponsorship Services
Emirates Government Services Hub (EGSH) is the UAE's first VIP centre, bringing all essential government services together under one roof. The centre operates in line with Dubai’s “Zero Government Bureaucracy” programme: no queues, no unnecessary paperwork, and no visits to multiple authorities. Most services can be completed in a single visit, in a comfortable setting and with the support of a personal consultant.
The AMER Department within EGSH delivers all residency and sponsorship services in direct coordination with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). This service allows clients to process visa applications, status amendments, and sponsorship procedures in one visit.
Why EGSH
EGSH makes all public services available in one place—fast, transparent, and compliant. We deliver convenience, personalised support, and priority processing for every client, focusing on innovation and sustainability.
Our Mission
To simplify life in Dubai by providing secure, seamless access to all government and real estate services from a single centre.
Our Vision
To set the benchmark for integrated government solutions, delivering efficiency and exceptional client care across the UAE.
Our Values
Transparency, efficiency, innovation, and complete client satisfaction.
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