To work legally in the UAE, you must obtain an employment visa. Here’s how the process works:

1. Get a Job Offer from a UAE Company

The most common way to get an employment visa is through company sponsorship. A UAE-based company must offer you a job and then apply for a visa on your behalf. This visa typically allows you to live and work in the UAE for 2 years.

• If you're outside the UAE, you can apply for jobs online through company websites or job portals like LinkedIn, Enrology, Indeed, Bayt, etc.

• Once hired, the company handles most of the visa process.

2. Alternative Option: Buy a Visa from a Company

In some cases, individuals choose to purchase a visa from a company. This is often done by freelancers or entrepreneurs who want to work legally or start a business in the UAE. The company provides you with:

• Employment visa

• No Objection Certificate (NOC)
  This allows you to live and work legally in the UAE or even start your own business.

💰 Visa cost: AED 7,500 to AED 9,500 (varies by nationality, inside/outside status, job title, and salary offer).

- Documents Required

To apply for a UAE employment visa, you will typically need:

• Passport copy

• Passport-size photo

• Current visa copy (if you are inside the UAE)

• Educational certificate (optional but recommended)