United Arab Emirates•Asia2 days
AED AED 1,960
Varies by filing options
4 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required

Self-sponsored visit visa for qualified professionals to explore UAE job opportunities for 60-120 days without an employer sponsor.
The UAE Jobseeker Visit Visa is a short-term, self-sponsored entry permit for skilled professionals to enter the UAE and explore employment opportunities without a prior job offer or sponsor. qualification requires classification in skill levels 1-3 (MoHRE) or graduation from a top 500 global university within two years. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree minimum.
Valid for 60, 90, or 120 days, this visa does not permit work and is non-renewable. Processing takes approximately 2 days. Fees range from AED 200 (60 days) to AED 400 (120 days), plus 5% VAT, and require a refundable security deposit of AED 1,000 plus AED 20 warranty and AED 40 collection/return fees.
This visa is ideal for recent graduate job seekers or established professionals from outside the UAE who want to interview with employers and network in the Emirates without employer sponsorship.
| Initial grant | 4 months |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
United Arab EmiratesMust be classified in the first, second, or third skill level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) professional levels, OR be a graduate from one of the top 500 universities in the world (as approved by the Ministry of Education) within the last two years.
Must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent as a minimum educational qualification.
Must fulfill the prescribed financial guarantee requirements to support the stay.
No host or sponsor is required within the country.
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Savings
1,000 EUR
Recent colored passport-sized photograph
Copy of a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Attested educational qualification certificate (bachelor's degree or higher)
Proof of financial stability/funds

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