Getting a Maid Visa in Dubai Made Easy
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If you’ve been thinking about hiring a maid in Dubai, you’ve probably heard people talk about the “maid visa.” It sounds official (and a bit scary), but honestly, it’s not that complicated once you know what’s what.
Think of the maid visa as your maid’s permission to live and work with your family legally. It’s issued by the Dubai immigration department (GDRFA), and it protects both of you — you as the sponsor, and her as an employee.
Let’s walk through how it all works, step by step, without the confusing words or government jargon.
Why You Need It
If you want your maid to live with you or work full-time, a visa is a must. It’s what makes everything legal — no surprises later.
Without it, your maid can’t open a bank account, get health insurance, or even access medical care properly.
The good thing? Once it’s done, you’ll have peace of mind knowing she’s covered and your household is fully compliant with UAE law.
Not everyone can apply, but most Dubai families qualify easily.
Here’s the quick checklist:
You’re a UAE resident
You earn around AED 6,000 to AED 10,000 or more each month
You live with your family (single men can’t sponsor a maid)
The maid is from an approved country — usually the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or Nepal
That’s really it. If you meet those points, you’re good to go.
Don’t worry — it’s not a mountain of paperwork. Just make sure you have these ready:
Your passport and Emirates ID copy
The maid’s passport and a recent photo
Signed work contract between you both
Tenancy contract and DEWA bill (to prove accommodation)
Salary certificate or labor contract
Maid’s medical fitness test after arrival
Keep these in one folder. You’ll thank yourself later when you go to the typing center.
Entry Permit – Apply at an Amer Center or online through GDRFA. Once approved, your maid can enter the UAE.
Medical Test & Emirates ID – After she arrives, she’ll do a basic medical exam and apply for her Emirates ID.
Health Insurance – Every maid must have health insurance. You can buy a simple plan from local providers.
Visa Stamping – When all that’s done, the visa will be stamped into her passport. Done and dusted.
It usually takes a few weeks from start to finish, depending on how fast you get the documents in.
The visa normally lasts 1 or 2 years, depending on nationality and contract terms. When it’s close to expiring, you can renew it through Amer or GDRFA.
If your maid is leaving permanently, make sure to cancel her visa properly — that’s the only way to close it officially.
You can handle it yourself, but it’s a lot of running around — typing centers, medical appointments, and follow-ups. That’s why most families in Dubai use a service like HomeCareMaids.
We take care of everything: paperwork, applications, renewals, even finding the right maid if you haven’t already. No queues, no stress. You just focus on your home and family — we’ll handle the rest.
Getting a maid visa in Dubai sounds serious, but it’s really just a few steps done in the right order. Once it’s sorted, you can relax knowing your maid is legal, insured, and part of your home the right way.
And if you’d rather not deal with government forms (who does?), HomeCareMaids can do it all for you — fast, clear, and completely hassle-free.
Need help with your maid visa in Dubai? Contact HomeCareMaids today and let’s make it simple together.
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