Nanny Visa Dubai (2026): How to Sponsor a Nanny — Nanny vs Maid Visa, Requirements, Cost, Steps, Contract and Salary

A nanny visa in Dubai is the same domestic-worker visa as a maid visa: the nanny is sponsored either by a Tadbeer centre — about AED 7,000–9,000 for a 2-year visa plus AED 100–150 a month — or on your own visa, which needs a household income above AED 25,000 a month and costs about AED 8,000 for a 1-year visa. Only the job title on the permit changes. This guide explains the difference between a nanny and a maid visa, the sponsor requirements, the cost, the steps, and what the law says about the contract, salary, rest days and leave.

👶 Is a nanny visa different from a maid visa?

No — it is the same visa. UAE law treats a nanny (babysitter) as one of about 19 domestic-worker categories, together with housemaids, cooks, drivers, private nurses and others. The nanny gets a domestic-worker permit and residence with the job title nanny or babysitter; the sponsor rules, the cost, the medical, the Emirates ID and the insurance are the same as for a housemaid.

Why does the job title matter?

The contract and permit should describe the real job. If you hire a nanny to look after children, put "nanny" or "babysitter" on the contract — it sets clear duties and avoids disputes later.

🧭 What are the two ways to sponsor a nanny in Dubai?

Can I hire a part-time nanny?

Yes, through a Tadbeer centre's flexible package: the nanny stays on the centre's visa and you book her by the hour, day, week or month. You do not sponsor her, so there is no visa cost — you pay for the time.

✅ What are the requirements to sponsor a nanny in Dubai?

What does the sponsor need?

What does the nanny need?

Can a single parent sponsor a nanny?

Usually yes, if the parent meets the income rule on his or her own, or by using Tadbeer, where the centre is the sponsor. The final decision is with MOHRE and GDRFA, so message us with your details first.

📂 What documents do I need for a nanny visa?

With Tadbeer the list is much shorter — mainly your Emirates ID and address; the centre prepares the nanny's file.

💰 How much does a nanny visa cost in Dubai?

Nanny visa Dubai cost: about AED 7,000–9,000 for 2 years through Tadbeer, or about AED 8,000 for 1 year on your own sponsorship. Golden Visa holders pay about AED 15,000 for a 2-year own visa. These are visa costs before the nanny's salary, flight and any recruitment fee.

Approximate amounts as of 15 October 2026; Tadbeer prices are set by each centre. See the full breakdown in our maid visa cost guide — the nanny visa costs the same.

Is a nanny visa more expensive than a maid visa?

No. The visa cost is the same. What can be higher is the salary: nannies with childcare experience or training often ask for more than a general housemaid.

🪜 How do I sponsor a nanny in Dubai? Step by step

On your own sponsorship the steps are:

What are the steps with Tadbeer?

Choose a centre and a nanny, sign the package and pay AED 7,000–9,000; the centre does the permit, medical, Emirates ID and insurance under its own name. You then pay the salary and the AED 100–150 fee to the centre every month.

📝 What must a nanny's contract and salary include?

Every domestic worker, nanny included, signs the MOHRE standard contract. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022:

How much is a nanny's salary in Dubai?

There is no single legal minimum salary for domestic workers in the UAE; the salary is agreed in the contract. It depends on the nanny's nationality, experience, training and duties. Some embassies set a minimum salary for their own nationals, so check it before you agree a figure — the Tadbeer centre or we can tell you the usual range.

Who pays the nanny's flight and medical costs?

The employer. You pay the government and recruitment fees, the health insurance and medical treatment, the return ticket for annual leave every 2 years, and the ticket home when the contract ends.

🔄 Can I hire a nanny who is already in the UAE?

Yes, if she is free to move. Her current sponsor — a family or a Tadbeer centre — must cancel or release her first. Then you sponsor her inside the country with a change of status, without her leaving the UAE. Ask to see the cancellation before you start. If she is on a visit visa, she cannot work for you until her domestic-worker visa is issued.

Can a nanny work on her husband's family visa?

Not without the right permit. A woman on a family visa cannot simply start working in your home; she needs a valid work permit for the job. Message us with her visa details and we will tell you what is possible.

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📝 Quick recap

• A nanny gets the same domestic-worker visa as a maid — only the job title changes.
• Tadbeer: about AED 7,000–9,000 for 2 years plus AED 100–150 a month; no income rule. We recommend it.
• Own sponsorship: household income above AED 25,000, ≈ AED 8,000 a year; Golden Visa ≈ AED 15,000 for 2 years.
• Nanny: 18 or over, medically fit, with mandatory health insurance.
• Contract: salary through WPS within 10 days, weekly day off, 30 days' leave, ticket every 2 years.

🔗 Related guides

• Maid and nanny visa service in Dubai
• Maid visa cost in Dubai: own sponsorship vs Tadbeer
• Tadbeer maid visa explained
• Maid visa renewal in Dubai
• Absconding domestic worker: what sponsors must do
• Visa cancellation in the UAE

❓ Frequently asked questions

1. How do I sponsor a nanny in Dubai?

Either through a Tadbeer centre, which sponsors the nanny on a 2-year visa for about AED 7,000–9,000 plus AED 100–150 a month, or on your own visa if your household income is above AED 25,000 a month.

2. How much does a nanny visa cost in Dubai?

About AED 7,000–9,000 for 2 years through Tadbeer, or about AED 8,000 for a 1-year visa on your own sponsorship. Golden Visa holders pay about AED 15,000 for a 2-year own visa.

3. Is a nanny visa different from a maid visa?

No. A nanny gets the same domestic-worker visa as a housemaid; only the job title on the permit and contract changes to nanny or babysitter.

4. What salary do I need to sponsor a nanny?

A household income, husband and wife together, above AED 25,000 a month for own sponsorship. Through Tadbeer there is no income rule for you.

5. Can I hire a nanny through Tadbeer?

Yes. Tadbeer centres provide nannies as well as housemaids. The centre is the sponsor, and you pay the salary through the centre each month.

6. What documents do I need for a nanny visa?

For own sponsorship: passports, residence visas and Emirates IDs of both spouses, the attested marriage certificate, income proof, a tenancy contract and the nanny's passport and photo. With Tadbeer mainly your Emirates ID and address.

7. What is the minimum age for a nanny in the UAE?

18. The domestic workers law does not allow recruiting workers under 18.

8. Can I sponsor a nanny of my own nationality?

Yes, but you need a no-relationship certificate from your embassy to show you are not related.

9. Does a nanny need health insurance?

Yes. Health insurance has been mandatory for every domestic worker since 1 January 2025 and is needed before the residence is issued.

10. How long is a nanny visa valid?

On your own sponsorship 1 year, renewed every year; 2 years for Golden Visa holders. Through Tadbeer the visa is for 2 years.

11. How much is a nanny's salary in Dubai?

There is no single legal minimum for domestic workers; the salary is agreed in the MOHRE contract and depends on nationality, experience and duties. Some embassies set a minimum for their nationals.

12. How must I pay my nanny's salary?

Within 10 days of the due date through the Wage Protection System. On a Tadbeer package you pay the salary to the centre, which pays the nanny.

13. How many days off does a nanny get?

One paid day off a week, at least 12 hours of rest a day with 8 in a row, and at least 30 days of paid annual leave a year.

14. Do I have to pay my nanny's flight home?

Yes. The employer pays a return ticket for annual leave every 2 years and the ticket home when the contract ends.

15. Can I hire a nanny who is already in the UAE?

Yes, once her current sponsor cancels or releases her. You then sponsor her inside the country with a change of status.

16. Can a nanny work for me on a visit visa?

No. She cannot work until her domestic-worker visa is issued. Employing a worker without a valid permit can lead to fines for the family.

17. Can I hire a part-time nanny?

Yes, through a Tadbeer flexible package. The nanny stays on the centre's visa and you book her by the hour, day, week or month.

18. Can a single mother sponsor a nanny in Dubai?

Usually yes, if she meets the income rule on her own or uses Tadbeer, where the centre is the sponsor. The authorities decide each case.

19. Who keeps the nanny's passport?

The nanny. Under the domestic workers law the worker keeps her own passport and Emirates ID.

20. How do I cancel a nanny visa?

On your own sponsorship you cancel the work permit and the residence when the contract ends and pay any dues. With Tadbeer the centre cancels the visa.

21. Is Tadbeer or own sponsorship better for a nanny?

For most families Tadbeer: no income rule, almost no paperwork and the centre handles renewal and replacement. Own sponsorship suits families who meet the AED 25,000 rule and want the visa in their own name.

Last reviewed 15 October 2026. Rules and fees are set by MOHRE, GDRFA Dubai and ICP and can change; amounts are approximate as of 15 October 2026, and Tadbeer prices are set by each centre. Every application is decided by the immigration authorities. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Main official sources: MOHRE — new work permit for domestic workers, u.ae — Ministerial Resolution No. 674 of 2022 on domestic workers. FamilyVisa.ae is operated by 800 DOCS LLC SOC, a DET-licensed private visa services company in Dubai — not a government office.