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How to Obtain a Work Permit in Dubai?
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Dubai offers a variety of work permits tailored to different employment scenarios, including:
To be eligible for a Dubai work permit, applicants must generally meet specific criteria, such as:
Before you can obtain your official Dubai work visa (often called a Labour Card or Work Permit), you must first secure an Entry Permit, an Emirates ID, and a Residence Visa. Navigating this multi-step process can seem complex, but by following these steps, you can ensure a smooth transition into your new career in Dubai.
The most crucial requirement for a work visa is, unsurprisingly, proof of employment in the form of a job offer or employment contract. Fortunately, many of the documents required for your work permit are also needed for your residence visa, which helps streamline the process.
Before you can apply for a work visa, your employer must first secure an Entry Permit on your behalf from the Ministry of Labour. This document is also known as the "pink card." Once approved, your Entry Permit is valid for two months from the date of issue and allows you to enter the UAE and stay for thirty days. The entry permit can be renewed twice if needed.
Once you have successfully arrived in Dubai with your entry permit, your employer can initiate the process for your residence visa. You have a sixty-day window to complete all the necessary paperwork.
One of the first steps is to visit an Emirates ID service center to begin your application. You will need to bring your original passport and your entry permit visa. Following this, you will need the documents below to complete your residence visa application.
A valid health certificate is mandatory for anyone applying for a residence permit. This process requires the applicant to undergo a medical check-up at a government-approved hospital or health clinic. The tests must be conducted within the UAE; results from abroad are not accepted. Your employer can advise on recommended clinics and hospitals.
During the medical check, you can expect to have a chest X-ray and blood tests. These tests screen for certain communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, leprosy, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Any positive results will terminate your residence visa application process, and you will be required to leave the country immediately. There is currently no appeal process for this decision. If you have concerns that you might test positive for any of these conditions, it is highly advisable to speak with your family doctor in your home country. Simple tests can provide peace of mind or at least let you know where you stand before you relocate to Dubai.
With your entry permit, Emirates ID, and residence visa in hand, you have almost everything you need to finalize your work permit application. You will also need to provide the following:
It typically takes about ten working days to receive your Dubai work visa after all documents have been submitted. During the approval process, the Ministry of Labour partly bases its decision on confirming that there are no local citizens available to perform the job in question.
Please note that all forms and documents submitted must be written in Arabic or supported by a notarized translation.
Fortunately, if you only want to visit Dubai as a tourist, the visa application process is much simpler. For many nationalities, visas are granted on arrival at the airport. This visa allows individuals to be in Dubai for 30 or 90 days within a 365-day period, but not for employment purposes. However, you can use a tourist visa to search for a future employer or attend meet-and-greet style visits. Even if you receive a job offer, you cannot begin working until you have obtained your official work permit. While it is theoretically possible to upgrade from a tourist visa to a work visa within Dubai, this depends heavily on timing. In some cases, you may be required to exit the country and re-enter on your new entry permit to proceed with your work visa.
A valid health certificate is required for everyone applying for a residence permit. This process requires the applicant to undergo a medical examination at a government hospital or health clinic. The tests must be performed in the United Arab Emirates. Tests performed abroad will not be accepted. Your future employer or embassy can provide recommendations on clinics and hospitals.
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