Employment Residence Visa for India citizens
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Overview
Employer-sponsored 2-year renewable residence visa. The employer runs the whole process — MOHRE work permit, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, residence stamping — and by law bears all visa costs, including health insurance. No statutory minimum salary; typical end-to-end time is 2–4 weeks from signed offer.
Requirements
| Minimum annual income | No requirement |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 2–4 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately —. Difficulty: 2/5.
Documents you'll need
- Signed offer letter & MOHRE contract
- Attested degree certificate (if required)
- Employer obtains work permit approval
- Entry permit issued — travel or status change
- Medical fitness test in the UAE
- Emirates ID biometrics
- Residence visa stamping & Emirates ID delivery
- After arrival: bank account & essentials
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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