{"id":102566,"date":"2024-07-30T11:39:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T07:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/?p=102566"},"modified":"2024-12-06T09:42:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T05:42:49","slug":"job-seeker-visa-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/job-seeker-visa-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Job Seeker Visa in UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UAE has one of the highest job opportunity rates worldwide. It is no secret that foreigners aim to get jobs in cities such as Dubai or Abu Dhabi. However, you will need a job seeker visa. For instance, you can get a 60, 90 and 120-day job seeker visa, granted by the ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security) by completing specific requirements.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Knowing how to apply for the visa, the required documents, service steps and terms and conditions can make the application process easy for foreigners. Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about getting a job seeker visa in the UAE.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-is-the-job-seeker-visa\">What is the Job Seeker Visa?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-documents-required\">Documents Required<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-service-steps\">Service Steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-fees\">Fees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-60-90-and-120-day-visa-application-required-information\">60, 90 and 120-Day Visa Application Required Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-job-seeker-visa\">What is the Job Seeker Visa?<\/h2><p>As described by the GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs), the <em>Job Seeker Visa <\/em>is a <em>visit visa <\/em>granted to foreigners. Its main goal is to allow them to explore and seek employment opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p><p>It is valid for either 60, 90 or 120 days and can be done without the requirement of a sponsor or a host from the home country. If the immigrant successfully lands a job, the following process starts. Here are some benefits of obtaining a job seeker visit visa:&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>No Sponsorship Required<\/strong><\/td><td>A host or sponsor is not needed to obtain a job seeker visa.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Landing a Job<\/strong><\/td><td>Landing a job allows foreigners to get a stable income in the UAE.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Future Residency<\/strong><\/td><td>Once the job has been secured, foreigners can look into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/how-to-get-residence-visa-in-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\">how to obtain a residency visa in the UAE<\/a> to settle down.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-documents-required\">Documents Required<\/h3><p>Without the correct documents, foreigners cannot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/moving-dubai-without-job\/\" target=\"_blank\">move to areas like Dubai without a job<\/a>. Here are the proper documents that are needed to qualify for a job visit visa:&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Personal Photo<\/strong><\/td><td>Required to verify the identity during the application process for the visit visa.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>University Degree<\/strong><\/td><td>A valid university degree in any field of the foreigner&rsquo;s choice that can be verified.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Passport Copy<\/strong><\/td><td>A copy of your passport from the original country is required.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/30.jpg\" alt=\"visa steps\" class=\"wp-image-130614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/30.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/30-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/30-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-service-steps\">Service Steps<\/h3><p>If foreigners are applying through the ICP, digital channels or physical service centres are open to applying for job seeker visas. Here are the service steps listed for both:&nbsp;<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-digital-channels\">1) Digital Channels<\/h4><p>The details for the digital channels are listed as follows:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foreigners must log in to the <em>Smart Service Systems<\/em> using the username (UAE Pass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head over to the service of choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the application data (where required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the <em>Service Fee<\/em> (where needed)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-amer-service-centre-nbsp\">2) Amer Service Centre&nbsp;<\/h4><p>If foreigners are applying through the Amer Service Centre, the requirements are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the closest <em>Amer Service Centre<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain the turn ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the application data (where required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the <em>Service Fee<\/em> (where needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-customer-happiness-centre-nbsp\">3) Customer Happiness Centre&nbsp;<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The details for the Customer Happiness Centre are listed below here:&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head over to the closest <em>Customer Happiness Centre<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the turn ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the <em>Required Documents<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the required <em>Service Fee<\/em> (Where required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fees\">Fees<\/h3><p>Varying fees are charged based on the longevity of the foreigner&rsquo;s stay, such as 60, 90, or 120 days. There are also financial guarantees and extra fees, all summarised below concisely:&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>60 Day Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 200&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>90 Day Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 300&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>120 Day Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 400&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security Amount For Financial Guarantee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 1,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Warranty Service Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 20&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Collection and Return Guarantee Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 40&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Innovation Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 10&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Knowledge Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 10&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Country Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 500&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-How-to-Get-a-Job-Seeker-Visa-in-UAE.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get Visa in UAE&nbsp;\" class=\"wp-image-102572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-How-to-Get-a-Job-Seeker-Visa-in-UAE.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-How-to-Get-a-Job-Seeker-Visa-in-UAE-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-How-to-Get-a-Job-Seeker-Visa-in-UAE-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-terms-and-conditions-nbsp\">Terms and Conditions&nbsp;<\/h3><p>Here are the terms and conditions for applying that the applicant must follow:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skilled Worker: <\/strong>The applicant needs to be a skilled worker based on three levels by the <em>Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation:&nbsp;<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 1: <\/strong>Managers, business personnel, or executives.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 2: <\/strong>Workers in scientific fields.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 3: <\/strong>Technicians working in the scientific or technical fields.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top 500 Graduate: <\/strong>The applicant needs to graduate from a top 500 university worldwide.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ministry of Education Classification: <\/strong>The top 500 universities are under the <em>Classification of the Ministry of Education<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-60-90-and-120-day-visa-application-required-information\">60, 90 and 120-Day Visa Application Required Information<\/h3><p>Here is the information needed to apply for a job seeker visa for 60, 90 or 120 days:&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-How-to-Get-a-Job-Seeker-Visa-in-UAE.jpg\" alt=\"visa applocation\" class=\"wp-image-102573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-How-to-Get-a-Job-Seeker-Visa-in-UAE.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-How-to-Get-a-Job-Seeker-Visa-in-UAE-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-How-to-Get-a-Job-Seeker-Visa-in-UAE-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-information\">Application Information<\/h4><p>The application information is as follows:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicant English Name&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant Arabic Name&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferred Language&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identification-information-service-beneficiary-nbsp\">Identification Information (Service Beneficiary)&nbsp;<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UAE Unified Number&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visa issue department&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-information-service-beneficiary-nbsp\">Personal Information (Service Beneficiary)&nbsp;<\/h4><p>The required personal information applicants is as follows:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English name&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arabic name&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current nationality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous Nationality&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of Birth&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country of Birth&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City of Birth (Arabic and English)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport Type&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport Issue Place (Arabic and English)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country of Issue&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of Issue&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expiry Date&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religion&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faith&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marital Status&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualification&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mother&rsquo;s Name (Arabic and English)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reason of Visit&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-address-inside-uae-nbsp\">Address Inside UAE&nbsp;<\/h4><p>The address information for applicants residing in the UAE are below:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emirate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building\/hotel&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P.O box&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residence Number&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office Number&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile Number&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-address-outside-uae-nbsp\">Address Outside UAE&nbsp;<\/h4><p>The address information needed from foreigners is as follows:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Permanent Country&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed Address (Home Country)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent Mobile Number&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722080368143\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is the Difference Between an Employment Visa and a Job Seeker Visa?&nbsp;<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Here are the differences between an employment visa and a job seeker visa in the UAE:&nbsp;<br><br> &ndash; <strong>Employment Visa: <\/strong>When a foreign national gets employment within the UAE. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/types-of-residency-visa-in-uae\/#4\" target=\"_blank\">type of residency visa <\/a> allows them to legally reside and work in the UAE.&nbsp;<br><strong> <\/strong>&ndash; <strong>Job Seeker Visa: <\/strong>It is a temporary visa issued to find job opportunities. It is only valid for 60, 90, or 120 days, depending on the type the foreigner applied for.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722080414623\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Is a Job Seeker Visa Worth it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The job seeker visa is perfect for people who have completed their university education and aim to settle long-term in the UAE but don&rsquo;t know what job to land. It allows them to go to the UAE to search for jobs in their field of choice.&nbsp;<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722080492574\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What are the other types of visas in the UAE?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A few other types of visas that foreigners or investors can apply for in the UAE are as follows;&nbsp;<br><br> &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/uae-green-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Investor Visa&nbsp;<\/a><br> &ndash; Retirement Visa&nbsp;<br> &ndash; Company Investor Visa&nbsp;<br> &ndash; Family Visa&nbsp;<br> &ndash; Domestic Workers Visa&nbsp;<br> &ndash; Student Visa&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/uae-green-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/uae-green-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Green Visa&nbsp;<\/a><br> &ndash; Specialist Resident Visa<\/p> <\/div> <\/div><p>That&rsquo;s all there is to know about getting a job seeker visa in the UAE. Knowing the steps, required documents, and application processes is crucial to obtaining the visa successfully.&nbsp;Keep reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Property Finder blogs<\/a> to know more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring job opportunities can be one via obtaining a job seeker visa in UAE. 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