Maid Visa

Maid Visa (also called Domestic Worker Visa) in the UAE!

Category Details
Who can sponsor? UAE residents (employers) — citizens and expats (with conditions)
Who can be hired? Housemaids, nannies, cleaners, cooks, drivers, gardeners, private nurses
Visa Duration 1 year (renewable annually)
Salary Depends on nationality, experience, and agreement (but must meet UAE minimum wage rules)
Minimum Sponsor Salary Typically AED 25,000–30,000/month (varies by emirate) for expats
Recruitment Options -Direct hiring (if you find a maid already in UAE)
- Hiring through licensed maid agencies
- Tadbeer centres (official UAE domestic worker agencies)
Main Requirements for Sponsoring a Maid

  • Proof of high enough salary (pay slips, labor contract).
  • Valid tenancy contract (Ejari if in Dubai) — must show you live in a proper residence.
  • Family status (single men often cannot sponsor a maid).
  • Sometimes, number of dependents (like having young children or elderly family members) is checked.
  • Emirates ID and valid residency visa of sponsor.