Step-by-step guides to UAE work visas, Emirates ID, medical tests, attestation and the other paperwork between a job offer and your first salary, with links to the official ICP, GDRFA and MOHRE services.
Most expatriates aged 18 and over need a UAE medical fitness test before their residence visa can be
To work in the UAE, you need a job offer first. Your employer then gets your work permit
Which passports get UAE entry on arrival, when Indians qualify for visa on arrival, and how job seekers from Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries get a visit visa.
Yes, you can usually move from a visit visa to a work visa without leaving the UAE. Your
Recruitment costs are the employer’s to pay. If you’re asked for a visa fee or “processing” charge before you’re hired, stop.
