Visa Officer / Immigration Specialist

diaz & asociados; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Díaz & Asociados in Dubai seeks a proactive Visa Officer / Immigration Specialist to manage UAE immigration and residency procedures for international clients. You will handle Employment, Investor, Golden, Family Sponsorship, Freelance, and related residence categories, coordinate Emirates ID and residency formalities, liaise with authorities and clients, ensuring timely, compliant submissions.

Dubai-based role requires strong organizational and client-management skills and fluency in Arabic and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in UAE immigration or visa processing.
• Experience handling residence applications for foreign nationals in Dubai/UAE.
• Fluent Arabic and English; currently residing in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Manage immigration and residency applications for employees, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, company partners, freelancers and family members.
• Handle different UAE residence categories including Employment/Work Visas, Investor/Partner Visas, Green/Golden Residence, Family Sponsorship, Freelance/Remote Work Residence, Property Owner Residence.
• Coordinate Emirates ID, medical fitness and residency formalities.
• Prepare, review and submit applications and supporting documentation to UAE authorities.
• Liaise with clients, government authorities and service providers throughout the immigration process.
• Advise international clients on documentation and procedural requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines and requirements are met.

Skills

Arabic

English

Organizational skills

Client management

Job description

WE ARE HIRING | VISA OFFICER / IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST - DUBAI

Díaz & Asociados is expanding its international team and is looking for a Visa Officer / Immigration Specialist to join our office in Dubai.

We are seeking a proactive and organised professional with hands-on experience managing UAE immigration and residency procedures for foreign nationals, with a strong focus on Dubai.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage immigration and residency applications for employees, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, company partners, freelancers and family members.
• Handle different UAE residence categories, including:
• Employment / Work Residence Visas
• Investor & Partner Visas
• Green Residence
• Golden Residence
• Family Sponsorship & Dependant Visas
• Freelance / Self-Employment Residence
• Virtual / Remote Work Residence
• Property Owner Residence Visas
• Manage new applications, renewals, cancellations and status changes.
• Coordinate procedures related to Emirates ID, medical fitness and residency formalities.
• Prepare, review and submit applications and supporting documentation before the relevant UAE authorities and government platforms.
• Liaise with clients, government authorities and service providers throughout the immigration process.
• Advise international clients on the documentation and procedural requirements applicable to their residence applications.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that all applications comply with applicable deadlines and immigration requirements.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in UAE immigration, visa processing or residency services.
• Demonstrable experience independently handling residence applications for foreign nationals in Dubai/UAE.
• Fluent Arabic and English.
• Must be currently residing in Dubai.
• Strong organisational and client-management skills.
• Ability to manage several immigration files simultaneously and follow them through to completion.

Highly valued:

• Experience with investor and partner immigration procedures.
• Knowledge of UAE company formation, business setup or corporate/commercial matters.
• Previous experience working for a law firm, immigration consultancy, PRO services company, corporate services provider or business setup consultancy.

We are looking for someone with initiative, professional ambition, and the drive to be part of the growth and expansion of Díaz & Asociados in Dubai, within a fast-growing international project.