The Tadbeer maid visa is processed through UAE's official domestic worker management system regulated by MOHRE. Understanding this legal framework ensures compliant employment of domestic workers through licensed Tadbeer centers like HomeCare.
Tadbeer is the UAE government's official framework for managing domestic worker recruitment, visa processing, and employment relationships through licensed service centers.
Tadbeer was established by MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) to standardize and regulate all domestic worker services in the UAE. It replaced the fragmented recruitment landscape with a unified, transparent system.
Only MOHRE-approved Tadbeer centers can process domestic worker visas. These centers must meet strict licensing requirements, maintain professional standards, and operate under continuous government oversight.
All Tadbeer maid visas come with MOHRE-approved standard employment contracts. These contracts clearly define working hours, salary, leave entitlements, accommodation, and termination terms - protecting both parties.
HomeCare is one of the longest-operating MOHRE-approved Tadbeer centers in UAE with 40+ years facilitating legal domestic worker visas. Our license allows us to process new visas, renewals, transfers, and all associated services under MOHRE oversight.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) is the government body responsible for all domestic worker visa regulations and enforcement in the UAE.
MOHRE licenses and monitors all Tadbeer centers. Centers must meet strict criteria for facilities, staffing, and financial guarantees before approval.
MOHRE mandates standard contracts for all domestic workers specifying rights, duties, compensation, and working conditions.
All domestic worker salaries must be paid through the WPS - a government-monitored electronic payment system ensuring timely, documented payments.
Every domestic worker on a Tadbeer visa must have valid health insurance coverage throughout their employment period.
All domestic workers must pass MOHRE-approved medical examinations before visa issuance and at renewal intervals.
MOHRE provides mechanisms for resolving disputes between employers and domestic workers, with Tadbeer centers as first-line mediators.
This landmark legislation governs all domestic worker employment in the UAE, establishing comprehensive rights, protections, and obligations for both employers and workers.
Tadbeer centers process various visa services for domestic workers - from new applications to renewals and transfers.
First-time domestic worker visa
Complete visa processing for newly recruited domestic workers from abroad, including all documentation, medical, and registration.
Extend existing visa
Renewal of expiring domestic worker visas before the deadline, ensuring continuous legal status and employment.
Change sponsorship
Transfer of existing domestic worker visa between employers or from private sponsorship to Tadbeer system.
Understanding the legal and practical differences between obtaining a maid visa through Tadbeer versus private sponsorship.
Through licensed center
Direct employer sponsorship
Both Tadbeer visa and private sponsorship are legal options in UAE. The choice depends on your preference for convenience versus direct control. Tadbeer is recommended for those who prefer professional management of the employment relationship, while private sponsorship suits those comfortable handling all administrative aspects themselves.
Documents typically required for processing a maid visa through the Tadbeer system. HomeCare guides you through the exact requirements for your situation.
Required from the employer
Valid Emirates ID copy of the employer
Valid passport with UAE residence visa
Registered tenancy contract for residence
Salary certificate or bank statements
Required from the domestic worker
Minimum 6 months validity required
Recent passport-size photographs
From MOHRE-approved medical center
From home country (for new workers)
* Exact requirements may vary based on nationality and specific circumstances. Contact HomeCare for a personalized checklist.
As a MOHRE-approved Tadbeer center with 40+ years of experience, HomeCare handles all aspects of maid visa processing with full regulatory compliance.
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Common questions about the Tadbeer visa system and MOHRE regulations.
A Tadbeer maid visa is a domestic worker visa processed through the UAE's official Tadbeer system - a network of MOHRE-approved service centers that manage all aspects of domestic worker recruitment, visa processing, and employment. Unlike private sponsorship where the employer is the direct visa sponsor, Tadbeer visas are issued through licensed centers that maintain oversight of the employment relationship and assist with compliance.
With private sponsorship, you directly sponsor the worker's visa and bear full legal responsibility for all aspects of their employment. With Tadbeer, the licensed center processes and manages the visa while you contract for the worker's services. Tadbeer offers less paperwork, professional mediation for disputes, automatic WPS salary processing, and the center handles renewals, cancellations, and compliance - significantly reducing your administrative burden.
MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) regulates all domestic worker visas through multiple mechanisms: licensing and monitoring Tadbeer centers, setting standard employment contracts, enforcing the Wage Protection System (WPS) for salary payments, mandating health insurance coverage, requiring medical fitness tests, and providing dispute resolution mechanisms. All maid visas must comply with Federal Law No. 9 of 2022 on Domestic Workers.
Required documents typically include: employer's Emirates ID and passport copy, tenancy contract (Ejari), salary certificate or bank statements, worker's passport with minimum 6-month validity, passport-size photos of the worker, medical fitness certificate from an approved center, educational certificates (if applicable), and police clearance from the worker's home country. The Tadbeer center guides you through the exact requirements based on your specific situation.
A standard Tadbeer maid visa is valid for 2 years and can be renewed. The visa package includes Emirates ID for the worker, mandatory health insurance coverage, and registration in the Wage Protection System. Renewal must be initiated before the visa expires - the Tadbeer center handles this process and will remind you of upcoming deadlines. Transfers to another Tadbeer center are also possible if needed.
Yes, you can transfer an existing privately-sponsored domestic worker visa to the Tadbeer system. This involves canceling the current visa and issuing a new one through a licensed Tadbeer center. The process requires consent from all parties, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current sponsor, completion of any outstanding obligations under the previous arrangement, and payment of applicable fees. HomeCare can guide you through the entire transfer process.
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