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Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

6 verified routes

WorkEmployer-sponsored employment

Standard employer-sponsored work residence

United Arab Emirates

Official source
Processing time

Varies by emirate, sponsor, service channel, security checks and case completeness

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Normally 2 years and renewable while the employment and sponsorship conditions remain met

Requirements

6 items
  • A genuine job offer and employment contract with an eligible UAE government or private-sector employer
  • The employer initiates the relevant work permit and residence process through MoHRE and the immigration authority
  • The worker must normally be at least 18 years old, except where a specific juvenile or student permit applies
  • Qualifications, professional licensing and attestation where required for the occupation
  • Medical fitness testing, security clearance and Emirates ID registration for residence issuance
  • Employment may begin only after the required work authorisation is active and must follow the approved contract and labour rules

Process overview

Total: Varies by emirate, sponsor, service channel, security checks and case completeness
  1. 1

    Confirm the authority and route

    Before applying

    Use the linked UAE Government, ICP or MoHRE guidance to confirm whether ICP or GDRFA Dubai handles the case, and verify the current fee and document list.

  2. 2

    Secure the study, job or eligibility basis

    Preparation stage

    Obtain the university sponsorship, employment offer, skill classification, academic recommendation or student-training documents required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit through the responsible channel

    Application stage

    The university, parent, employer or applicant submits through ICP, GDRFA or MoHRE as the route requires and pays the applicable government charges.

  4. 4

    Complete identity and residence formalities

    Varies by emirate, sponsor, service channel, security checks and case completeness

    Complete medical fitness testing where required, biometrics and Emirates ID steps, and do not begin work until the correct work permit is active.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

The employer-led process can include work-permit, entry, medical, Emirates ID and residence stages; workers should not be charged unlawful recruitment fees. Government fees vary by emirate, sponsor, service channel, permit duration, status adjustment, medical testing and Emirates ID, so no single national total is shown.

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