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Domestic Worker Residence Visa

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in United Arab Emirates

Cost of Living

20% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryAED 140,400

Quality of Life

176/200

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Overview

A residence visa for household staff (e.g., maids, nannies, drivers) sponsored by a UAE resident or citizen.

This visa category allows UAE residents and citizens to sponsor domestic staff for household employment. It requires the sponsor to meet specific financial thresholds and the worker to pass health screenings. The visa is valid for two years and is renewable upon meeting ongoing requirements.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

2 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

United Arab Emirates

Employment Visa

Validity2 years

Processing2 days

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Sponsor must have valid UAE residence visa

Sponsor minimum monthly income of AED 25,000

Worker age 18–60

Medical fitness test

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

300,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Sponsor's Emirates ID

Salary certificate

Tenancy contract

Worker's passport and photos

Signed employment contract

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Long-term residency
Renewable

Worth Knowing

High financial requirements for sponsor
Strict medical requirements
Sponsor income below threshold
Failed medical fitness test

Application Process

Sponsor applies for entry permit

Worker enters UAE

Medical fitness test

Emirates ID application

Residence visa stamping

Application Forms

Go to application portal

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Application Portal

https://eservices.mohre.gov.ae/mohre.domestic.ui/home/index?lang=en-gb

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Official Info

https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services/issuance-of-a-new-work-permit-domestic-workers-2022

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Petitioner

employer

mohre.gov.ae

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Living in United Arab Emirates

Cost of Living

20% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryAED 140,400

Quality of Life

176/200

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Overview

A residence visa for household staff (e.g., maids, nannies, drivers) sponsored by a UAE resident or citizen.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Sponsor must have valid UAE residence visa

Sponsor minimum monthly income of AED 25,000

Worker age 18–60

Medical fitness test

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

300,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Sponsor's Emirates ID

Salary certificate

Tenancy contract

Worker's passport and photos

Signed employment contract