If you're eyeing a career opportunity in the UAE, here's what you need to know about securing a work visa and the eligibility criteria:
Age Requirement: You need to be at least 18 years old to be eligible.
Valid Company License: The hiring company must possess a valid operating license.
Clean Record: The hiring company should not have any violations.
Job Suitability: Your role should align with the nature of the hiring company's business.
Age Limit: There's no upper age limit, but workers above 65 entail higher fees for the company.
Categories: Foreign workers are classified based on their educational qualifications:
Category 1: Bachelor's degree holders
Category 2: Holders of post-secondary diplomas
Category 3: High school diploma holders
When applying for a UAE employment visa, ensure you have these documents ready:
Original passport and its copy
Passport-sized photo meeting UAE specifications
Attested copies of academic qualifications from UAE embassy or consulate and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Medical certificate from a government-approved health center in the UAE
Company documents such as commercial license or company card
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Upon arrival in the UAE with MoHRE approval, your employer applies for your Residence Visa from the GDRFA.
Upon approval, the GDRFA affixes an Employment Visa on your passport, issues an Emirates ID, and provides a Labour Card.
Visas are typically issued for 1-3 years and can be renewed.
Your sponsor must renew your visa within 30 days before its expiry.
Renewal process involves application submission at the GDRFA, similar to the initial visa application.
Your sponsor can renew your visa even after it expires during the UAE residence visa expiry grace period.
Embark on your UAE career journey equipped with these visa insights!