All you need to know about UAE Job Seeker Visa?

The UAE has announced a new UAE job seeker visa that will go into effect on October 3. The reason for including such an option in their Advanced Visa System is to help people looking for work on a tourist visa. The new visa allows young talents to pursue a career and explore job opportunities in the country.

Skilled professionals may also apply, and no sponsors are required. We cannot deny that most people travel to the UAE on a tourist visa, despite the fact that their primary goal is to find work. We will go over the new visa in greater detail, including the validity options, eligibility criteria, cost, and application process.

UAE Job Seeker Visa Eligibility Requirements

The visa is available to those classified as having the first, second, or third skill level by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, as well as recent graduates from the world’s top 500 universities. It is not necessary to have a sponsor or a host. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required as the minimum educational level.

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UAE Job Seeker Visa Validity Periods

The UAE job seeker visa is issued with three validity periods: 60, 90, and 120 days. According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security’s website, these are the only three options available at the moment (ICP). So most people will be given four months to look for work in the market.

How much is the UAE Job Seeker Visa Fees?

A 60-day visa costs Dh1,495 ($407) in total. A 90-day visa costs Dh1,655 ($450), and a 120-day visa costs Dh1,815 ($494).

According to the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security, each jobseeker visa includes a refundable security deposit of Dh1,025 ($279).

Select Services and then eChannels Residency & Citizenship in the drop-down menu to gain access to the service on the Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security website.

60-day Jobseeker visa Fees

• Request fees – Dirham 100
• Visa application fees – Dirham 200
• Security deposits – Dirham 1,025
• E-services fees – Dirham 28
• ICP fees – Dirhams 22
• ADNIC Insurance fee – Dirham 60
• Dhafra Insurance fee – Dirham 60

Total: Dirhams 1,495

90-day Jobseeker Visa Fees:

• Request fees – Dirham 100
• Visa Application fees – Dirham 300
• Security deposits – Dirham 1,025
• E-services fees – Dirham 28
• ICP fees – Dirhams 22
• ADNIC Insurance fee – Dirham 90
• Dhafra Insurance fee – Dirham 90

Total: Dirhams 1,655

120-day Jobseeker Visa Fees:

• Request fees – Dirham 100
• Visa Application fees – Dirham 400
• Security deposits – Dirham 1,025
• E-services fees – Dirham 28
• ICP fees – Dirham 22
• ADNIC Insurance fee – Dirham 120
• Dhafra Insurance fee – Dirham 120

Total: Dirham 1,815

How to Check Employment Visa in Dubai

• If you already have an entry permit/residence visa for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, or Fujairah, you can check the validity of your visa on the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security- ICP.
• If you already have an entry permit/residence visa in Dubai, you can check the validity of your visa on the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai website.

How to check if an employment visa has been rejected in Dubai

Here are some of the reasons for Dubai visa rejection:

• Female, below the age of 24 & traveling alone
• Unskilled profession such as farmer
• Previous criminal record
• Previously applied for a UAE tourist visa and not utilized it
• Applied for an employment visa through a company in UAE, but not utilized it.
• Held a UAE residence visa earlier and left the country without canceling it.
• Visa application contains typo errors in name, passport number, profession code and other particulars like date of birth, passport.
• Blur or distorted scanned copies of passport

Process of Applying for the Job Seeker Visa

Step 1:

Visit the official ICP website (link below), and under the ‘Services’ tab, click on ‘channels Residency & Citizenship.

http://job.icp.gov.ae

 Step 2: Choose one of the following

1. ‘Visa – single entry – Search for job 60 days – issue new visa’
2. ‘Visa – single entry – Search for job 90 days – issue new visa’
3. ‘Visa – single entry – Search for job 120 days – issue new visa’

Step 3:  Fill out the form with the details mentioned below

1. Applicant Information: At this stage, you must enter mandatory information such as your name, phone number, and email address. If you see an Arabic section, simply type your information in English, such as your name, and the system will automatically translate it into Arabic.
2. Identification information: This includes the optional UID number and the department from which the visa will be issued. Choose an Emirate, such as Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, or Umm al Quwain, from which you want to apply for the visa.
3. Personal information: In this step, you must provide passport information, educational qualification information, and family information.
4. Address: Provide your address both inside and outside the UAE.

Step 4: Upload the following documents

• Copy of passport
• Colored photograph
• Qualification certificate (attested)

Other relevant documents include:

• Residence in the United Arab Emirates (rent contract or hotel reservation)
• Health insurance for the duration of the stay
• a duplicate of the original return ticket
• Statement of bank accounts certified
• National identification card

Step 5: Make Your Visa Payment

Once you have completed all of the information, pay so that ICP can begin processing your application. The application confirmation and status will be sent via email once it has been approved.

So far, the UAE government has published information about UAE job seeker visas.

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Best Recruitment Agencies in Dubai?

There are plenty of recruitment agencies in Dubai, each of which is dedicated to connecting various companies and industries with the best talent from around the world.

Following are some of the best employment agencies in Dubai, UAE.

1. Bayt
2. Scancruit
3. Hays
4. Nadia