Employment Visa UAE

There's no official minimum salary for basic employment visa. However, to sponsor family members, you need minimum AED 4,000-10,000 salary depending on emirate and accommodation type. Skilled worker visas for certain professions may have specific salary requirements.

UAE employment visas are typically valid for 2 years (mainland companies) or 3 years (most free zones). The visa can be renewed indefinitely as long as you remain employed. Renewal should be done 30 days before expiry to avoid fines.

Yes, you can change employers. With NOC (No Objection Certificate) from current employer, there's no ban. Without NOC, there may be a 6-month or 1-year ban depending on your contract and skill level. New labour laws have made job changes easier.

Work permit is the MOHRE approval allowing a company to hire you. Employment/residence visa is the actual visa stamped in your passport allowing you to live and work in UAE. Both are required - work permit comes first, then visa is issued.

No, you can be outside UAE. The company processes work permit and entry permit while you're abroad. You then enter UAE on entry permit and complete medical, Emirates ID, and visa stamping. Alternatively, you can enter on tourist visa and do status change.

Educational certificates (degrees, diplomas) must be attested from your home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy. Some professions require additional attestation from Ministry of Education. We guide you through the attestation process.

Yes, once you have employment visa, you can sponsor spouse, children (up to 18, or 21 if studying), and parents. Requirements include minimum salary (AED 4,000-10,000), tenancy contract, and marriage/birth certificates. We handle family visa processing too.