Types of Residence Visas in Dubai

Types of Residence Visas in Dubai UAE

·         Employment Visa

Employee residence visa used by majority of expatriates, wherein the employer takes care of all the paper work. Immigration visa under labour will be for 2 years while FZ 3 years. 

·         Family Residence Visa

Eligibility  to sponsor spouse and children. The minimum salary requirement for residence visa sponsorship of family members is Dh.10,000 per month and the sponsor must have own accommodation (not shared).

 

·         Maid or Nanny Visa

Upon arrival in the UAE, a maid or nanny will receive a valid entry good for 30 days by which time a residence visa and work permit (labor card) must be obtained. A visit to the department of immigration is next where fees will be paid and a form filled out and stamped. The next visit will be to a hospital of the government with the documents for the application of a health card and medical tests. The card and test results should be issued within a few dates. Once the card has been received, it may still be taken back to the department of immigration along with the test results and other documents pertaining. Be sure to remember to bring the original passport for the maid or nanny with the entry permits as well as that maid or nanny themselves. There will be questions referring to payment to be put into a labor contract and will be signed by the maid herself as well as you. Lots of documents, lots of stickers and lots of standing in line will be involved. Finally her destination will be complete when you return to the counter and everything is finished up.

·         Property Visa

 

The 3 year property residence visa formed a part of marketing strategy for property sales to foreigners. But issuing visas under this scheme was suspended in 2007 and 2008. In 2009 it has been replaced by 6-month multiple entry visit visa to UAE.

·         Relative Residence Visa

Eligible for sponsoring parents-in-law, parents, sister or brother.