Dubai is a great destination for foreign workers. To work in Dubai legally, you need a work permit, and you need to apply online through the Government of Dubai’s website or at a Visa Application Centre.
You can either work in the private or government sector. To get a Dubai work visa, you need to be sponsored by a private or public employer.
Requirements for Dubai working visa
To apply for Dubai work visa, there are a couple of documents that you’re required to submit as part of your application.
You must provide these documents regardless of which visa class you’re applying for.
Here are the required documents:
- International Passport data page
- Bank statement in the last 6 months
- Digital photo
- Flight itinerary
- Hotel reservation.
There are different Dubai visa categories that you may be eligible for. Visas are categorized according to the group(s) of people there are targeted at and for different purposes, including work, study, tourism, and visit.
Here are different Dubai visa categories that you may be eligible to apply for. Many of them are for employment within the government or private sectors.
Others are categorized according to the number of entries allowed. With multiple entry visas, you have the opportunity to leave and enter the country more than once while single entry is restricted to only one entry.
If you have a single entry visa, and for whatever reason you have to leave the country, you would be required to get another visa to re-enter Dubai.
There are different Dubai visa categories that you may be eligible for. Visas are categorized according to the group(s) of people there are targeted at and for different purposes, including work, study, tourism, and visit.
Here are different Dubai work visa categories that you may be eligible to apply for according to the durations. Many of them are for employment within the government or private sectors. Others are specifically for study and residency purposes.
Others are categorized according to the number of entries allowed. With multiple entry visas, you have the opportunity to leave and enter the country more than once while single entry is restricted to only one entry.
If you have a single entry visa, and for whatever reason you have to leave the country, you would be required to get another visa to re-enter Dubai.
The visa fee for Dubai entry permits depends on the visa category that you’re applying for. Generally, the visa fee for Dubai is 1500 AED which is equivalent to 20,000 Naira.
There are five categories of Dubai working visa depending on their durations. Some working visas may expire in 30 days, 60 days, 3 months, and 6 months, one year.
Note: Due to the ever changing currency rates, you are required to convert the figures below using the current exchange rates.
Dubai working visa fees
Temporary working visa (21 days)
A 21-days temporary working visa allows residents and foreign workers to live and work in Dubai for a duration of 21 days either in the private or public sector. The fee for a 21-days temporary working visa is AED 200/NGN 23,169.
Additional charges:
A collection commission of AED 20/NGN 2,316 is charged per transaction.
A collection commission of AED 50/NGN 5,792 for companies and AED 15/NGN 1,737 for individuals.
For applications that are submitted through AMER Centers, a fee of AED 100/NGN 11,584 will be charged.
Temporary working visa (30 days)
A 30-days temporary working visa allows residents and foreign workers to live and work in Dubai for a duration of 30 days either in the government or private sector. The fee for a 30-days temporary working visa is AED 400/NGN 46,338.
Additional charges:
A collection commission of AED 20/NGN 2,316 is charged per transaction.
A collection commission of AED 50/NGN 5,792 for companies and AED 15/NGN 1,737 for individuals.
For applications that are submitted through AMER Centers, a fee of AED 100/NGN 11,584 will be charged.
Temporary Working Visa (3 months)
A 3-months temporary working visa allows residents and foreign nationals to live and work in Dubai for a duration of 90 days either in the private or public sector. The fee for a 30-days temporary working visa is AED 700/NGN 81,091.
Additional charges:
A collection commission of AED 20/2,316 is charged per transaction.
A collection commission of AED 50/NGN 5,792 for companies and AED 15/NGN 1,737 for individuals.
For applications that are submitted through AMER Centers, a fee of AED 100/NGN 11,584 will be charged.
Temporary working visa (6 months)
A 6-months temporary working visa allows residents to live and work in Dubai for a duration of 180 days either in the private or public sector. The fee for a 60-days temporary working visa is AED 900/NGN 104,260.
Additional charges:
A collection commission of AED 20/NGN 2,316 is charged per transaction.
A collection commission of AED 50/NGN 5,792 for companies and AED 15/NGN 1,737 for individuals.
For applications submitted through AMER Centers, a fee of AED 100/NGN 11,584 will be charged.
Temporary working visa (1 year)
A one-year temporary working visa allows residents and foreign workers to live and work in Dubai for a duration of 365 days either in the private or public sector. The fee for a 1-year temporary working visa is AED 1700/NGN 196,936.
Additional charges:
A collection commission of AED 20/NGN 2,316 is charged per transaction.
A collection commission of AED 50/NGN 5,792 for companies and AED 15/NGN 1,737 for individuals.
For applications that are submitted through AMER Centers, a fee of AED 100/NGN 11,584 will be charged.
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