How can I migrate to Dubai on a work visa?

Foreign skilled professionals willing to migrate and work in Dubai must apply for a Dubai work visa. The Dubai work visa allows the holders to work and reside in Dubai for up to two years. You can take up employment in the private as well as public sectors of Dubai. The country offers several types of work visas depending on the length and type of service you would be offering.

 

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Types of work visas in Dubai

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

 

• Dubai Employment Visa: This type of visa is issued to foreign workers who have secured employment in a Dubai-based company. The validity of the visa is up to 2 years.
• Dubai Investor Visa: This type of visa is issued to investors and entrepreneurs willing to invest in or start a business venture in Dubai. The validity of the visa is up to 3 years.
• Dubai Digital Nomad Visa: Freelancers willing to do remote work can apply for this type of visa if they meet other eligibility requirements. The validity of the visa is up to 1 year.
• Dubai Mission Visa: This type of visa is issued to people employed by foreign missions such as consulates, embassies, or diplomatic organizations in Dubai. The validity of the visa is up to 60 days and can be extended to 90 days.
• Dubai Domestic Helper Visa: This type of visa is issued to people willing to work as domestic help in Dubai. The validity of the visa is up to 1 to2 years.

 

Note: You must apply for a residence permit after you migrate to the country on any of the work visas mentioned above.

 

Dubai work visa requirements

The following are the documents required to apply for a Dubai work visa:

 

• A valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity
• A valid job offer from a Dubai-based employer or company
• Academic qualification details
• Documents demonstrating your work experience and skills (if available)
• Medical test records and fitness certificate
• Police clearance reports
• Recent passport-sized pictures
• Completed Dubai work visa application form
• Documents to prove sufficiency of financial means
• Sponsorship documents (if applicable)

 

How to apply for a Dubai Work Visa?  

You can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for a Dubai work visa:

 

Step 1: Determine the type of work visa applicable to your case

Step2: Check your eligibility for the visa

Step3: Sign an employment contract to be sponsored for the visa

Step 4: Gather the documents required

Step 5: Fill out the visa application form

Step 6: Complete the fee payment

Step 7: Wait for your visa to be approved

Step 8: Migrate to Dubai

 

The Dubai work visa applications are generally processed within 10 to 15 working days but processing times may vary based on the accuracy of documents and the workload of the embassy.

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