Who May Qualify?
Skilled professionals
Managers and executives
Technical and administrative employees
Government-sector employees
Mainland company employees
Free-zone employees
Workers transferring from another UAE employer, subject to approval
Common Requirements
Applicants may be required to provide:
Valid UAE employment offer or contract
Approved work permit
Educational or professional certificates
Medical fitness certificate
Valid health insurance
Emirates ID application and biometric registration
Foreign nationals generally require a valid residence visa and work permit before beginning employment in the UAE. Working while holding only a tourist or visit visa is not permitted.
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Key Benefits
Legal permission to live and work in the UAE
Renewable residence linked to employment
Ability to obtain an Emirates ID
Access to banking, accommodation, mobile and other essential services
Ability to sponsor eligible family members, subject to income and accommodation requirements
Access to UAE employment opportunities and professional growth
Possibility of changing employers, subject to labour and immigration procedures
UAE Employment Visa
Begin Your UAE Career Journey
Whether you are a skilled professional, manager, technical employee or working with a UAE-based organisation, the UAE Employment Residence Visa provides a structured pathway to legally live and work in the UAE.
Open Path Immigration provides personalised support with eligibility assessment, document preparation, employment visa guidance, application coordination and end-to-end residence assistance.
Check Your Eligibility Book a ConsultationUAE employment residence visa eligibility criteria, employer requirements, government fees, processing timelines and immigration policies may change. Applicants should complete an updated assessment before submitting their application.
