Everything you need to know about Job Seeker Visa
UAE job seeker visa validity options
The UAE job seeker visa will be issued with three validity options, including for a period of 60, 90 and 120 days. Therefore, job seekers will have around 4 months to explore the job market in the UAE.
UAE job seeker Visa eligibility requirements
The job seeker visa does not require a sponsor or a host and will be granted if the applicant meets the following requirements:
- Is classified in the first or second, or third skill level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
- Level 1: Legislators, managers, and business executives
- Level 2: Professionals in scientific, technical, and human fields
- Level 3: Technicians in scientific, technical, and humanitarian fields
- Is a fresh graduate of the best 500 universities in the world
- Is able to support themselves during the time they are in the country
- Has a minimum educational level of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
- Graduated a maximum of two years before the year of application.
UAE job seeker visa documents required
To apply for the UAE job seeker visa, the following documents will be required:
- A passport copy of the applicant.
- A coloured photo of the applicant’s
- Government authorised identity card
- Attested qualification certificates
Please note that additional documents may be required in some cases.
How to apply online for the UAE job seeker visa?
The UAE job seeker visa or the job exploration visa can be applied for online from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) website by following the steps given below:
- Visit the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) website.
- Select the type of job seeker visa you want to apply for from the validity options of 60, 90 and 120 days.
- Fill in the required information and submit the attachments as required.
- Pay the visa application fees and submit your visa request.