Highlights: Convert your Dubai visit visa to Work visa
- You can convert your visit visa to an employment visa in Dubai by getting a valid job offer from an employer in the UAE.
- The conversion process from a Dubai visit visa to a work visa usually takes around 7-14 working days.
- The application fees required to convert from a visit visa to a work visa costs around AED 3,000.
- The employer in Dubai will initiate your visa conversion process after the eligibility requirements are fulfilled.
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Documents required to convert a Dubai visit visa to a Work visa
You must arrange the requirements given below to change your Dubai visit visa to an employment visa:
- A fully signed and completed application form
- A valid passport
- Copies of your recent passport-sized photographs
- Proof of the company card
- Proof of medical certificate
- Proof of application fee payment
- Entry permit documents issued by the Ministry of Labor
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Steps to convert your Dubai tourist visa to an employment visa
You can refer to the steps given below to switch from a visit visa to a work visa in Dubai:
Step 1: Get a job offer from an employer in UAE
To be eligible for an employment visa, you must have a valid employment offer from a registered employer in UAE.
Step 2: Accepting the job offer
Once you receive a job offer, you will be given 24 hours to sign the employment contract.
Step 3: Applying for a Dubai work visa
The employer in UAE will initiate the application process by applying for a work visa, contract, and quota.
Step 4: Approval of the labor contract
Once the government approves the labor contract, you and your employer will be required to sign it.
Step 5: Applying for a residence permit
After completing the above process, the employer will apply for an entry permit, which usually takes around 24 hours to process.
Step 6: Submit your biometrics
You will then be required to undergo a medical examination and submit your biometrics, after which your Emirates ID will be released.
Step 7: Application submission
You can now arrange all the required documents and submit the completed application form online via the GDRFA website.
Step 8: Complete the fee payment
The visa fees must be paid before submitting your passport at the visa processing center.
Step 9: Wait for the visa status
You can now wait for the visa conversion process, which generally takes around 1-2 weeks.
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