DIFC Offices.
Comprehensive services to assist businesses and residents in DIFC.
The DIFC Government Services Office is a single window service provider for businesses and residents in DIFC. The services provided include employment and residency permits, and other government services provided to DIFC clients. The office caters to different visas and employment types, including employment visa, visit visa, dependent visa, long term visa and non-DIFC sponsored employment services.
Access services through the client portal system.
Government Services Office working hours are: Monday to Friday . 08:00am - 03:00pm
Services offered
Visa application
Visa application services for employees and dependents.
Visa management
All visa-related services, including renewal, amendment, and cancellation.
Other services
Driving licences, alcohol licences, and more.
The Registrar of Real Property (RoRP) administers the laws, regulations and procedures designed to ensure the protection of the interests and rights of real property owners, lease holders and other parties for all properties located in DIFC. The RORP administers the DIFC Real Property Law, DIFC Strata Title Law, DIFC Leasing Law, and deals with all registrations under these Laws and Regulations.
DIFC Real Property Lodgements and Applications
DIFC Services handles the day-to-day operation of the RoRP and processes applications related to Freehold Transfer, Lease Registration, Mortgage Registration and any other lodgements prescribed under the DIFC Real Property Laws and Regulations.
For further details on the Real Property registration services offered by DIFC Services, please review the Registrar of Real Property Handbook.
DIFC Services working hours:
Monday through Thursday : 8:00am to 3:00pm
Friday : 8:00am to 12:00pm
Services offered
Leasing
Register a lease or sublease for DIFC property.
Mortgages
Register, vary, or discharge a mortgage.
Security deposit
Pay or refund deposits.
The DIFC Commissioner of Data Protection is responsible for supervision and enforcement of the Data Protection Law, DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020. The law prescribes rules and obligations regarding the collection, handling, and use of personal data as well as rights and remedies for individuals who may be impacted by such processing. It is designed to balance the legitimate needs of businesses and organizations to process personal information with upholding an individual’s right to privacy.