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Domestic Worker Visa

Sponsor a domestic worker (housekeeper, nanny, driver, cook) to live and work in your household in Dubai, processed through GDRFA.

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Eligibility

Sponsor Residency

Sponsor must hold a valid Dubai residence visa.

Minimum Salary

Minimum salary of AED 6,000/month, or AED 5,000/month with employer-provided accommodation.

Marital Status

Bachelors are not eligible to sponsor domestic workers. Sponsor must be married or have dependents.

Worker Nationality

Worker must be from an approved country of origin, including India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

Required Documents

Sponsor's passport copy

Identity verification of the sponsoring household

Sponsor's residence visa copy

Proves valid UAE residency status

Worker's passport copy and photographs

Identity documentation for visa issuance

Employment contract

Defines terms of domestic employment per MOHRE standards

Proof of accommodation (Ejari)

Confirms adequate housing for the domestic worker

Salary certificate or bank statement

Proves financial stability to support a domestic worker

Process Timeline

  1. 1

    Eligibility check & document preparation

    Verify sponsor eligibility (salary, accommodation, marital status) and gather all required documents from both sponsor and worker.

    1–2 business days

  2. 2

    Entry permit application

    Submit the entry permit application to GDRFA. Once approved, the worker can enter the UAE on the entry permit.

    3–5 business days

  3. 3

    Medical fitness test & Emirates ID

    The worker completes a medical fitness test at a GDRFA-approved centre and applies for Emirates ID through ICP.

    5–7 business days

  4. 4

    Visa stamping & contract registration

    Residence visa is stamped in the worker's passport and the employment contract is registered with MOHRE. The worker is now legally employed in your household.

    2–3 business days

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum salary to sponsor a domestic worker?

The sponsor must earn at least AED 6,000 per month, or AED 5,000 per month if the employer provides accommodation.

Which nationalities can be sponsored as domestic workers?

Workers from approved countries including India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. The list is set by GDRFA and may be updated.

What documents does the sponsor need to provide?

Passport copy, residence visa copy, Ejari tenancy contract, salary certificate or bank statement, and the worker's passport with photographs.

How long does the domestic worker visa process take?

The typical processing time is 10–15 business days from submission of complete documents, subject to GDRFA processing times and medical fitness clearance.

Information sourced from GDRFA.gov.ae, ICA.gov.ae, and MOHRE.gov.ae — verified 2026-03-19

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