Can I get a Dubai Work Visa without a degree?

You will need an educational or professional degree based on your job role and the type of Dubai work visa you apply for. Dubai offers several types of work visas for immigrants willing to migrate and work in Dubai. Each visa type has its separate eligibility and requirements. Skilled workers need a bachelor's degree, while unskilled workers must have a Trade certificate to be eligible for a Dubai work visa.

 

Immigrants willing to migrate and work in Dubai are classified into the following categories based on their educational qualifications:

 

Category 1:  Workers with a bachelor's degree

Category 2: Workers having a post-secondary diploma in their field

Category 3:  Workers with a high school diploma

 

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Types of Dubai Work Visas

The following are the types of work visas offered by Dubai:

 

• Employment Visa
• Investor Visa
• Freelancer Visa
• Mission Visa
• Domestic Helper Visa

 

Degree Requirement for Dubai work visas

The table below has the details of educational and professional degree requirements for various types of Dubai work visas:

Type of Visa	Type of Degree required
Employment Visa	Bachelor's degree or higher
Investor Visa	Bachelor's degree or higher, along with Trade certificates
Freelancer Visa	Bachelor's degree or specialized diploma
Mission Visa	Post-secondary diploma or Bachelor's degree
Domestic Helper Visa	High school diploma

 

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Other requirements for a Dubai Work Visa

The following are the documents required for a Dubai Work visa besides degree certificates:

 

• A valid passport with a minimum validity of six months
• Completed Dubai work visa application form
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Job offer or employment letter
• Documents demonstrating your civil status and nationality
• Medical fitness certificate
• Proof of funds
• Sponsorship documents
• Police clearance reports

 

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