United Arab Emirates•AsiaWork Visa - Residence (Sponsored Employment)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-42 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 to 3 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Employment-based residence visa for workers with local job offer and employer sponsorship. Valid 1-3 years depending on contract. Requires Ministry of Human Resources approval.
Work visa is the standard residence visa for employment in the UAE. Employer acts as sponsor and handles most of the application process. Employees must have a confirmed job offer and professional qualifications. Visa validity is tied to employment contract.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent photographs
Employment contract
Signed job offer
Educational certificates
Qualifications and credentials
Medical test
Health examination results
Criminal record
Police clearance certificate
Health insurance
Valid coverage in UAE
Sponsor Documents
Employment offer letter
Formal job offer from employer
Company registration
Business license and trade license
MoHRE approval
Ministry work permit authorization
Sponsorship documents
Employer's sponsorship certification
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Advantages
- Clear legal work status
- Allows family sponsorship
- Transferable to new employers
- Renewable with contract renewal
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Tied to specific employer
- Complex application process
- Dependent on contract status
Application Process
Secure job offer
Receive formal employment offer from UAE employer
Employer applies to MoHRE
Employer submits work permit application to Ministry of Human Resources
Receive work permit
MoHRE issues work permit approval
Apply for entry permit
Employee applies for 60-day entry permit
Enter UAE
Arrive on entry permit
Medical test
Undergo medical fitness examination
Apply for residence visa
Complete residency application at GDRFA
Get residence stamp
Receive residence visa in passport
Application Forms
Work Permit Application
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