New Domestic Visa - Step-By-Step Process
Opening Sponsor File
Required if sponsor not previously sponsored another dependent or maid. This is the first step required for a maid visa in Dubai
Comments:
Requires 24 hours for approval-notification will be sent via sms
Entry Permit
You can apply for an entry permit for your Worker Deposit Payable for Expats only AED2,000 (you will need your IBAN number for deposit refund)
Comments:
After typing process Notification of approval will be sent via sms Employment Visa will be sent via email from MOI-GDRFA
(Proceed to Step 3)
Inside UAE:
if worker is under visit or cancelled visa status. After typing process Notification of approval will be sent via sms
(Proceed to Step 3)
Outside the UAE:
If worker still has to enter the UAE and you would like the worker to enter the country on an employment visa ( which at this stage is called an entry visa) After typing process Notification of approval will be sent via sms
Change of Status
This is the next step after getting an approval of Entry Permit (Inside country).
Note:
You have until the expiry date on the Change of Status document to complete the residency visa application or else your application will be invalid.
The validity of this application is up to 60 days.
Notification will be sent via Email from MOI/GDRFA
Important note:
Your worker cannot leave the country until Residence Visa has been stamped. In case of emergency reasons, Entry Permit application can be cancelled so he/she can leave the country accordingly.
Medical Fitness Test
Medical Fitness Test– As per UAE Law, all workers must be “ fit to work” before a residence visa is issued.
Typing must be done prior to the worker going for medical .
Medical Examination must be completed in approved Government Health Centers.
Important Note:
Medical fitness/certificate is valid for 90 days only.
Emirates ID
Emirates ID application is required to get a residence visa approval. Biometrics must be completed if your workers is applying for the first time. Validity of this application is as follows:
Local (Emirati): 2 years
Expat: 1 year
GCC: 2 years
Medical fitness/certificate is valid for 90 days only.
Important note:Biometrics for new applicants must be completed within 10 days from the time Emirates ID application has been generated or else the application will be invalid.
Medical Insurance
Required for all and household workers.
Policy is issued after labour contract is signed, “FIT” medical certificate and Copy of Emirates ID Typing is submitted.
Employment Contract
New Workers Law 10/2017
Immigration employment contract for year 2017 and 2018 is accepted.
MOHRE employment contract needs to be printed for new visa applications or if the sponsor holds an old contract.
Residency Visa Application
This is the final step in getting a residence visa for your worker.
The residence visa stamping/sticker should be available on your worker’s passport once the application has been approved. Validity of the residence visa application is as follows:
Local (Emirati): 2 years
Expat: 1 year
GCC: 2 years
