Wise Cat Business Services Wise Cat Business Services
Maid and Domestic Worker Visa services in Dubai, UAE

Maid & Domestic Worker Visa in Dubai, UAE

Wise Cat Business Services helps eligible UAE residents understand the applicable requirements, prepare the required documents and coordinate the work permit and residence process for qualifying domestic workers.

Speak to a Visa Consultant Google Rating 4.7
Domestic Worker
Visa Assistance
Work Permit &
Residency Support
Document &
Application Guidance
Overview

What Is a Maid Visa in Dubai?

A Maid Visa in Dubai is the commonly used term for the work and residence authorisation that allows an eligible UAE resident to legally employ and sponsor a domestic worker to live and work in their household.

Although commonly called a maid visa, the official UAE category is broader: domestic worker. It includes housemaids as well as occupations such as housekeepers, nannies or babysitters, cooks, gardeners and personal or family drivers. UAE regulations currently recognise 19 domestic-worker occupations.

The Maid Visa is therefore not simply a residence stamp. The legal employment and residency journey can involve a domestic worker work permit, employment contract, entry or status procedures, medical fitness, Emirates ID and residence permit. Current UAE government services integrate these employment and residency stages through the Domestic Workers Work Bundle.

The domestic worker is sponsored under the applicable household employment arrangement, and both the employer and worker must meet the relevant eligibility and documentation requirements.

Check My Domestic Worker Visa Requirements
19 Recognised
Occupations
Housekeepers
Nannies or Babysitters
Cooks
Gardeners
Personal or Family Drivers
and other eligible domestic workers
The exact requirements depend on the employer, worker and current immigration circumstances.
At a Glance

Maid Visa Dubai: Key Facts

Key facts and essentials for sponsoring domestic workers in the UAE.

MOHRE Update

MOHRE's current new domestic-worker work-permit service covers employers hiring a domestic worker from either inside or outside the UAE.
Dubai skyline
Domestic worker requirements can differ depending on the employer's status, worker occupation, existing UAE status and applicable government procedures.
Key Detail
Suitable for
Eligible individuals sponsoring qualifying domestic workers
Official category
Domestic Worker
Common occupations
Housemaid, housekeeper, nanny, cook, gardener, personal driver and other qualifying occupations
Employment authority
MOHRE
Residency process
Relevant UAE immigration authority / Dubai residency procedures
Work permit
Required under the applicable domestic-worker process
Employment contract
Required
Medical fitness
Required where applicable
Emirates ID
Part of the residence process
Validity
Depends on the employer and applicable permit/residence route
Renewal
Subject to continued eligibility and applicable requirements
Our Services

Domestic Worker Visa Services in Dubai

Wise Cat can assist when you need to:

Sponsor a Housemaid

Sponsor a Housemaid

Arrange the applicable work and residence procedures for an eligible household worker.
Sponsor a Nanny or Babysitter

Sponsor a Nanny or Babysitter

Complete the required employment and residency process for a qualifying childcare worker.
Sponsor a Housekeeper

Sponsor a Housekeeper

Arrange the applicable domestic-worker permit and residence procedures.
Sponsor a Cook, Gardener or Personal Driver

Sponsor a Cook, Gardener or Personal Driver

Certain household occupations fall within the UAE's regulated domestic-worker category.
Process a Worker Already in the UAE

Process a Worker Already in the UAE

Review the worker's current immigration position and identify the applicable status and permit requirements.
Renew an Existing Domestic Worker Visa

Renew an Existing Domestic Worker Visa

Continue an existing work and residence arrangement subject to the employer and worker remaining eligible.
Discuss My Domestic Worker Visa Requirements
Documents

Maid Visa Requirements & Documents

The exact requirements depend on the employer, domestic worker and application route.

Common requirements can include:
Employer Identity
  • Valid employer passport and Emirates ID
  • Valid UAE residence for a resident employer
Domestic Worker Identity
  • Domestic worker's valid passport
  • Recent personal photograph
Employer Eligibility Evidence
  • Proof of suitable accommodation where required
  • Employer income or financial evidence where applicable
Employment Paperwork
  • Approved domestic-worker employment contract
  • Work-permit approval
Residency Formalities
  • Appropriate insurance
  • Medical fitness documentation
  • Emirates ID requirements
Status and Extra Paperwork
  • Previous visa cancellation or current UAE status documents where applicable
  • Additional documents depending on the employer and worker circumstances

Important for Expatriate Resident or Investor Employers

For expatriate resident or investor employers, MOHRE's current work-permit service includes requirements concerning valid residence, housing evidence and financial capacity. The current service page lists family income of at least AED 25,000 per month for this employer category; this should not be interpreted as a universal threshold applying to every sponsor type.
Requirements can vary based on the employer, worker and application route.
Check My Required Documents
FAQ

Maid Visa Dubai FAQs

Need Help With a Domestic Worker Visa in Dubai?

Whether you're sponsoring a domestic worker for the first time, processing a worker already in the UAE or renewing an existing residence, the requirements depend on both the employer and worker. Wise Cat can help you review the requirements, prepare the documentation and coordinate the applicable work and residence procedures.

Chat on WhatsApp Speak to a Visa Consultant
Chat with us on WhatsApp