🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Employer-sponsored work

Residency and EID/Private Employee — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–None

Costs

Application / consular fee€47

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/bf4095ea-56e2-11ea-0320-0050569629e8.
  3. Typical processing: ~2 days.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

No direct PR path

“A residence permit entitles private sector workers to the right to reside in the country for a period of two (2) years, renewable for a similar period or periods”

Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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