UAE Jobseeker visit visa

People with at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent who are either in MOHRE skill level 1, 2 or 3, or graduated from an approved top-500 university within the last two years.

• Meet one eligibility route

  Be classified in MOHRE professional skill level 1, 2 or 3, or have graduated within the last two years from one of the world’s top 500 universities under the approved classification.

  u.ae · checked 5 days agoSource

• Hold a qualifying degree

  Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.

  u.ae · checked 5 days agoSource

• Provide a financial guarantee

  Fulfil the prescribed financial guarantee.

  u.ae · checked 5 days agoSource

• Have a valid passport

  The passport must be valid for no less than six months.

  icp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSource

• Have UAE health insurance

  Have a valid health insurance policy within the UAE.

  icp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSource

• Provide Dubai application evidence

  For the GDRFA Dubai service, provide proof of accommodation and proof of financial solvency.

  gdrfad.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSource

• GDRFA Dubai 60-day visa fee, plus 5% VATgdrfad.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 200 per person
• GDRFA Dubai 90-day visa fee, plus 5% VATgdrfad.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 300 per person
• GDRFA Dubai 120-day visa fee, plus 5% VATgdrfad.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 400 per person
• GDRFA Dubai security amountgdrfad.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 1,000 per person
• GDRFA Dubai guarantee service feegdrfad.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 20 per person
• GDRFA Dubai guarantee collection and return feegdrfad.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 40 per person
• ICP 60-day visa application feeicp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP 60-day visa issuance feeicp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP 60-day visa smart services feeicp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP 60-day visa financial guaranteeicp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 1,000 per person
• ICP 90-day visa application feeicp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP 90-day visa issuance feeicp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP 90-day visa smart services feeicp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP 90-day visa financial guaranteeicp.gov.ae · checked 5 days agoSourceAED 1,000 per person
• Decision timeGDRFA Dubai gives an expected completion time of 48 hours; the ICP 60- and 90-day service cards each state two days. These are service completion times, not a separate published timetable for applications from outside the UAE.About 2 days

1. Get ready

   • Check which eligibility route you meet

     Confirm that you meet the degree requirement and either the MOHRE skill-level condition or the recent top-500 graduate condition.

     You’ll need: Bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent

   • Prepare your documents

     Prepare a coloured photograph, a passport copy and an attested qualification certificate.

     You’ll need: Coloured photograph, Passport copy, Attested qualification certificate

   • Prepare supporting evidence

     Have valid UAE health insurance; the GDRFA Dubai service also asks for proof of accommodation and financial solvency.

     You’ll need: UAE health insurance policy, Proof of accommodation and financial solvency for a GDRFA Dubai application

2. Apply

   • Submit the visa application

     Apply through the relevant ICP or GDRFA Dubai service and complete the application details.

     You’ll need: Application details, Supporting documents

   • Pay the required charges

     Pay the charges shown by the issuing service, including its financial guarantee.

3. Visa

   • Receive your visa

     After the application is processed, receive the issued entry visa.

     You’ll need: Issued entry visa

4. Travel

   • Enter the UAE before the visa expires

     When you arrive

     ICP says its entry visa is valid for 60 days from issuance and that you must enter within that period.

     You’ll need: Passport, Issued entry visa

5. Settle in

   • Look for work without starting employment

     Use the visit to seek a job, but do not work on the visit visa.

The opportunity to seek a job; employment requires the appropriate work authorisation.

• Issuance of a Job Exploration Visa – 90 Days – Single Entryicp.gov.aeOfficial
• u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/visit-visas/job…Official
• Issuance of a Job Exploration Visa – 60 Days – Single Entryicp.gov.aeOfficial
• Issuance of a Visit Visa for the Purpose of Exploringgdrfad.gov.aeOfficial
• u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Apply-and-track…Official
• u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/tips-to-avoid-l…Official

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