Maid Visa
Maid Visa (also called Domestic Worker Visa) in the UAE!
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can sponsor? | UAE residents (employers) — citizens and expats (with conditions) |
| Who can be hired? | Housemaids, nannies, cleaners, cooks, drivers, gardeners, private nurses |
| Visa Duration | 1 year for expact sponsors and 2 years for Emirati 0r GCC sponsors |
| Salary | Depends on nationality, experience, and agreement (but must meet UAE minimum wage rules) |
| Minimum Sponsor Salary | Typically AED 25,000–30,000/month (varies by emirate) for expats |
| Recruitment Options |
- Direct hiring (if you find a maid already in UAE) - Hiring through licensed maid agencies - Tadbeer centres (official UAE domestic worker agencies) |
Main Requirements for Sponsoring a Maid
- Proof of high enough salary (pay slips, labor contract)
- Valid tenancy contract (Ejari if in Dubai) — must show you live in a proper residence
- Family status (single men often cannot sponsor a maid)
- Sometimes, number of dependents (like having young children or elderly family members) is checked
- Emirates ID and valid residency visa of sponsor