UAE Employment Visa

Key UAE Work Visa Types

Visa Type	For	Duration	Sponsorship
Standard Employment Visa	Company employees	2-3 years	Employer
Green Visa (Work)	Freelancers/Skilled professionals	5 years	Self-sponsored
Golden Visa (Employment)	High-value professionals	10 years	Self-sponsored
Investor/Partner Visa	Business owners	3 years	Company

Standard Employment Visa Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

• Job offerfrom UAE-licensed company
• Employer handles sponsorship
• Minimum salary: Varies by emirate/role (typically AED 3,000-5,000+)
• Approved qualifications(degree/diploma for skilled roles)
• Medical fitness test (mandatory for all)

Required Documents

• Passport copy (valid 6+ months)
• Passport-sized photos (white background)
• Attested educational certificates
• Employer's trade license copy
• Entry permit (issued by employer)
• Medical test results

Green Visa (Self-Sponsored Work)

Benefits

• 5-year residency without employer
• Sponsor family members
• 180-day grace periodif job ends

Requirements

• Skilled professional(must meet criteria)
• Minimum salary AED 15,000/month
• Bachelor's degree or specialized diploma

Golden Visa for Employment

Eligible Professionals

• Doctors, engineers, scientists
• AI/tech specialists
• Executives earning AED 50,000+ monthly

Benefits

• 10-year residency
• Sponsor unlimited dependents
• No employer restrictions

Application Process Step-by-Step

For Standard Employment Visa:

• Employer obtains quota approval(MOHRE)
• Entry permit issued(2 months validity)
• Employee enters UAE(medical test within 60 days)
• Emirates ID application
• Residence visa stamping
• Labor contract registration

Processing Time:

• 2-6 weeks

Cost Breakdown

Fee Type	Cost (AED)
Entry Permit	300-500
Medical Test	300-700
Emirates ID	370
Visa Stamping	500-1,000

Comparison of UAE Work Visas

Factor	Standard Visa	Green Visa	Golden Visa
Sponsorship	Employer	Self	Self
Duration	2-3 years	5 years	10 years
Min. Salary	Varies	AED 15K	AED 50K+
Family Sponsorship	Limited	Yes	Unlimited