How to apply for a Dubai Work Visa?

Immigrants willing to work in Dubai must apply for a Dubai work visa by filling out the application form online. Dubai work visa holders are allowed to work and stay in Dubai for a specific period, depending on the type of visa you choose. Dubai offers several visa types of work visa based on the maximum duration of stay required and type of employment you offer.

 

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Steps to Apply for a Dubai Work Visa

You can follow the steps listed below to apply for a Dubai Work Visa:

 

Step 1: Determine the type of visa

You can choose from the following types of work visas offered by Dubai:

 

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

 

Step 2: Sign the employment contract

After getting a valid job offer from an employer in Dubai, you must sign an employment contract with your employer in Dubai. Your employment contract must demonstrate the terms and conditions for your employment, including details about salary, working hours, and contract duration.

 

Step 3: Take a medical fitness test

Medical fitness test results are mandatory for Dubai work visa applicants. The test should be done by an authorized medical center that is approved and recognized by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

 

Step 4: Gather the documents required

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

 

• A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Employment offer from an employer in Dubai
• Documents demonstrating your educational qualifications
• Work experience details
• Medical fitness certificate
• Documents to prove your nationality and civil status
• Police clearance certificates
• Completed Dubai Work Visa application form
• Proof of funds sufficient to support yourself
• Sponsorship details (if applicable)

 

Step 5: Fill out the application form

You can apply for a Dubai work visa online by visiting the official website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDFRFA). You must submit a completely filled-out work visa application form along with the documents required.

 

Step 6: Complete the fee payment

The table below has the details of the fees required for a Dubai Work Visa:

Type of Fee	Amount to be paid (in AED)
Application Fee	300
Visa processing Fee	750
Medical examination fee	250
Emirates ID fee	370

 

Step 6: Fly to Dubai

Once you arrive in Dubai, you must apply for a residence permit and get it stamped by your employer to be a legal resident of Dubai.

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