A route to research
Employment-linked residence (mainland / free zone)
Confirm the employing entity, work permit and residence arrangements.
Before you apply
Confirm the employer, contract, work permission and residence steps. Compare the full package and plan separately for anyone moving with you.
Verify the offer
Check the offer through the relevant official channel. Confirm whether MoHRE or a free-zone authority handles the job. Compare the final contract with the offer before signing.
Check work permission before starting
A visit or tourist visa does not allow work. Ask the employer to confirm your work permit, residence process and lawful start date before you begin.
Know which costs belong to the employer
Official worker guidance places recruitment and employment residence-processing costs on the employer. Question requests to pay these charges yourself and verify them with the responsible authority before sending money.
Check self-sponsored options separately
Green Residence has separate categories and evidence requirements. Do not assume that residence status alone permits every type of work; confirm the work permission needed for your employment or freelance activity.
Plan family residence and health cover
Check each family member’s residence requirements and insurance. Employer and sponsor duties differ by emirate and situation. Confirm who is covered, when cover begins and who pays.
Compare the complete package
Separate basic pay from housing, flights, insurance and school allowances. Check rent payment dates, deposits and commuting costs. Get support, probation and notice terms in writing before you accept.
Keep your research current
Compare pay and allowances with rent, school fees and flights. Confirm what the employer pays for.
Good to know
Is Dubai the same visa system as Abu Dhabi?
Both are UAE, but processes and authorities can differ. Follow the employer’s guidance and official UAE government sources for your situation. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
Are probation periods common?
Some contracts include probation. Read the offer and check what it means for notice and your visa. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
Does Global Sponsor Hub process visas?
No. Global Sponsor Hub helps people find jobs and independent specialists. It does not file visa applications or decide eligibility. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
