What it is
Visit visa for professionals seeking employment in the UAE. Available in 60, 90, or 120-day durations. Self-sponsored via ICP Smart Services or GDRFA portals.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- 60, 90, or 120 days
- Processing time
- 2 days
- Maximum validity
- 4 months
- Extendable
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: 60-day jobseeker visit visa, plus 5% VAT)
- AED 200
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: 90-day jobseeker visit visa, plus 5% VAT)
- AED 300
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: 120-day jobseeker visit visa, plus 5% VAT)
- AED 400
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: warranty service fee on the guarantee)
- AED 20
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: collection and return of the guarantee)
- AED 40
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: Knowledge Dirham, if sponsored inside UAE)
- AED 10
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: Innovation Dirham, if sponsored inside UAE)
- AED 10
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: fee if the applicant is inside the country)
- AED 500
- Proof of funds (GDRFA Dubai: refundable security amount)
- AED 1,000
Key requirements
- Classified under MOHRE skill levels 1, 2, or 3, OR graduate from top-500 university (within last 2 years)
- Attested degree certificate
- Proof of funds (bank statements)
- Valid passport with 6+ months validity
- Refundable deposit of approximately AED 1,000
Working on this visa
This is a VISIT visa to search for a job only; it carries no MOHRE work permit, and employment requires a separate work permit and residence permit.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 4 August 2026.