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🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE)

Employment Visa

Standard 2-year employer-sponsored work visa. Most common path for expats working in Dubai. Employer handles application and costs. Requires job offer from UAE-registered company. Includes residence visa and Emirates ID. Employer must provide health insurance. Can sponsor family members if meeting salary thresholds (AED 4,000+ or AED 3,000 + accommodation). Tied to sponsoring employer—changing jobs requires visa transfer or cancellation and new visa. Processing typically takes 3-6 weeks.

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Processing Time

3-6 weeks from job offer to visa issuance

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Cost

AED 2,000-5,000 (typically employer pays)

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Duration

2 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Work for sponsoring employer only

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Renewability

Renewable while employed

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from UAE-licensed employer
  • 2Employer obtains work permit approval from MOHRE
  • 3Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • 4Passport photos
  • 5Educational certificates (attested for some roles)
  • 6Medical fitness test in UAE
  • 7Employer provides health insurance

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