Frequently asked questions

The License costs for Jebel Ali Free Zone and Bharat Mart Traders Market are 15%-20% lower than any similar establishment in Dubai. 

A general trading license is also available for AED 15,000/annum which covers all permitted commodities and goods.

• The rental / lease costs provided here are only indicative and for reference purposes based on Phase 1 of theTraders Market which has been commissioned at Jebel Ali.
• Actual costs are subject to revision at the time of final agreements and will be communicated in advance.
• Other provisions such as grace period for payments, early bird discounts and other offers are also being developed specially for India’s traders and exporters.
• Separate clusters of shops for commodities (e.g. leather, textile & apparel, electronics) will be created within the Bharat Bazaar
• The lease for showrooms will be minimum of 2 years and maximum 3 years, renewable thereafter
• The lease for dedicated warehouse will be minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years, renewable thereafter
• Apart from these, common user warehouses are also available on “pay per use” basis

• NOC letter from gold and diamond management must be provided with any visa request for gold and diamond companies.
• Bank Guarantee (BG) / Cash Guarantee (CG) is required for all Employment Visa.
• Minimum Passport Validity should be 6 months.
• Employment Visa Entry Permit (EV EP) is valid for 60 days from the date of issue.
• Minimum Age limit for Employment Visa (EV) is 18 years.
• An additional fee of AED 5,000 will be charged if applicant age is above 60 years. Refundable only if request is rejected by GDRFA.
• Employment Visa Entry Permit (EV EP) can be only renewed twice.
• Bank Guarantee must be provided in JAFZA’S standard Format from a UAE Bank.
• Cash Guarantee can be paid through e-Payment option in Dubai Trade or by Cheque/Cash at Commercial Bank of Dubai at Jafza Counters.
• Customer should apply for Pink Employment Visa Entry Permit (EV EP) Copy if an applicant is not arriving at a Dubai Airport.

If the applicant wants to cancel the current residence visa by holding dependent’s visa the following process should be followed:

• Apply for Employment Visa by selecting “YES” for “Offer letter to hold family visa required?” (Additional fee AED 100 will be applicable)
• Administrative Department will verify and approve the request.
• Upon approval of the request, Service Letter will be issued and delivered to the customer.
• Upon obtaining the service letter, applicant shall approach GDRFA to cancel the current residence permit
• After cancelling the applicant’s residence permit, customer must upload the cancellation paper as additional document in Entry permit SR to process the Employment Visa request.

• A request letter from the company.
• Share certificate copy.
• Passport copy with residence page (colour)
• Emirates ID copy (colour)
• Establishment card copy (colour)
• Incumbency Certificate for BVI/GCC/Branch CO’s
• Latest Financial Audit report
• Jafza Company’s Trade license copy (colour)
• Insurance Card copy (colour)
• 2 Photographs
• Bank Statement (both Company and Personal)
• Letter from the FTA stating the company is paying annual TAX

• Education certificate copy (Bachelor's degree or higher) - to be attested by MOFA and Ministry Of Higher Education translated in Arabic
• JAFZA Salary Certificate (Total Salary should be AED 50,000)
• No Objection letter from Investor with PP copy
• CIC Card copy (colour)
• Applicants mobile number
• Incumbency Certificate for BVI/GCC/Branch CO’s
• Investor’s Old/New residence (Golden Visa) (colour)
• Bank Statement (6 Month)
• Insurance card copy (colour)
• Emirates ID copy (colour)
• 2 Photographs

• NOC from the investor for cancellation
• Golden visa Approval
• Cancellation SR#