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United Arab Emirates Standard Work Visa

Overview Eligibility Documents Offers Add-ons FAQs

Overview

A work visa in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) is an authorization granted to foreign individuals to legally work in the UAE.

The validity and duration of this visa depend on your employment contract, ranging from 3 months to 3 years, and it is renewable. It should be sponsored by an employer, allowing employees to work exclusively for the sponsoring employer.

Notes:

Physical document is required depending on what stated on your invitation letter or working contract.

28-42

Days

Time needed to process your application once submitted.

20-30

Minutes

Time you'll need to compile all the required documents.

Eligibility

Am I eligible for this visa?

To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
The applicant must have a valid work contract from the UAE.
The sponsoring employer must have a valid trade license.

United Arab Emirates Standard Work Visa

United Arab Emirates Standard Work Visa

Overview

Eligibility

Am I eligible for this visa?

United Arab Emirates Standard Work Visa

United Arab Emirates Standard Work Visa

Overview

Eligibility

Am I eligible for this visa?

Documents

Offers for this visa

Visa essentials

To complete your visa application

Extra services

To upgrade your travel experience

FAQs

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