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TYPES OF DUBAI WORK VISA AVAILABLE

Before obtaining a Dubai work permit, every foreign national must have an entry permit to enter the country. The various types of visas that will allow an employee to enter the country are:
1. Visa on Arrival
Whether a foreign national will be granted this type of visa depends upon their nationality. If the expatriate is visiting the country for a short period of up to either 30 days or 90 days, they can apply for this visa.
2. Tourist Visa
Those foreign nationals who are not granted a Visa on Arrival can apply for this visa.
3. Transit visa
If the Visa on Arrival has not been granted, those traveling through UAE can apply for a Transit Visa.
4. Patient Visa
Any foreign national entering the country for medical treatment can apply for this type of visa.
5. Retirement Visa
If any foreign national has bought a property or invested in a business in UAE, they can apply for a Retirement Visa. It allows them to continue to reside in Dubai once they have retired.

DUBAI WORK PERMIT VISA REQUIREMENTS

To work in Dubai legally, foreign nationals must have a Residence Visa and a Dubai work permit visa.
Foreign nationals must submit the following while applying for a residence visa in Dubai:

  • A completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • A copy of a valid company card
  • The foreign applicant’s original passport, along with a copy
  • An entry permit issued by the Ministry of Labour
  • Health certificate
  • Proof of payment of the application fee

Upon arriving in Dubai, the expatriates will also need to undergo a medical examination.
To obtain a Dubai work permit, the applicant should have the following:

  • An employment contract with a Dubai-based company.
  • Proof of accommodations in Dubai, such as a copy of a lease agreement.
  • Copies of the applicant’s birth certificate, passport, and marriage certificate, if applicable.
  • Sufficient evidence that the applicant has enough financial means to support themselves in Dubai during their stay.

DUBAI WORK PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS

The employer should obtain the work visa on behalf of the foreign applicants. The visa fee costs also need to be borne by the employer.
The Dubai work permit application process is as follows:

  • To hire a foreign employee, the employer in Dubai first needs to apply for approval from the Ministry of Labour.
  • The Ministry of Labour will issue an entry permit, which will allow the foreign applicant to enter the UAE and stay for 30 days.
  • Next, the applicant needs to travel to Dubai. Upon arrival, they get a time of 60 days to obtain a residence visa.
  • Once the foreign applicant arrives in Dubai, the employer begins applying for a work permit or labour card.
  • Then the employee needs to visit an Emirates ID service center with their valid passport and entry visa to obtain an ID.
  • After that, the employee goes to a government hospital for their medical examination.
  • Once the medical examination is over, the applicant should apply for a residence visa through the immigration authorities.
  • The applicant must bring all necessary documents to the Department of Naturalization and Residency Dubai (DNRD). Here, their residence visa will be stamped onto their passport.

Once the foreign employee has obtained the residence and work permits, they may start working in Dubai.

Dubai Work Permit Fees

Visa type Fees (AED)
Work permit for those sponsored by their parents   100
Work permit for an event   50
Work permit for a period of time   50
Training permit   50
Employee probation permit   100
Work permit   100
Work mission permit   50
Transfer of employee permit from one establishment to another   50
Transfer of employee permit from one establishment to another owned by the same employer/partner   50
Amendment of work permit   100