"Work visa" is issued to individuals who have signed an employment agreement with a company registered in the UAE. The employer acts as the sponsor by submitting a visa application with a two-year validity period.
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A residency visa valid for 2 years
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Grants the ability to provide sponsorship for close family members - a spouse and children
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Enables eligibility to apply for a Golden Visa as a manager if the applicant has held a leadership post with a monthly salary exceeding 30,000 AED at the same company for at least 2 years.
Procedure for Getting an Employee Visa
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Provide the required documents to the employer, including a passport, residential address, and other necessary details.
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Sign an employment agreement, if required, based on the specific free zone in which you will be working.
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Get an entry visa if you are located outside the UAE (if you are already in the UAE, a change of status will be necessary, which raises both the visa processing time and the associated fees).
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Arrive in the UAE and have your e-visa stamped by customs.
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Hand over the stamped visa to your employer.
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Complete the necessary medical examinations and biometric registration.
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Obtain your residency visa.
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Collect your Emirates ID.
For an employer, the procedure is considerably more complex. Based on where the company is incorporated, employers may be required to provide health insurance, register employees in the Wage Protection System, and fulfill other obligations in addition to simply applying for a visa and providing medical examinations for their prospective employees.
For example, Dubai International Financial Centre demands that you to register for DEWS, a post-employment welfare scheme - the employer must register the company and employees in the scheme and make monthly contributions for each employee.
faq
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What are the requirements for UAE Employee Visa applicants?
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What should the company check before hiring a new employee?
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Who bears the cost of processing an Employee Visa?
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Can an employee open a bank account in the UAE?
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