Maid & Nanny Visa — frequently asked questions

Expat families are generally expected to show household income of around AED 25,000 per month, though thresholds can vary by case and channel. We pre-check your eligibility before you commit to anything.

Single men generally cannot sponsor a female domestic worker in Dubai — sponsorship is intended for families. Exceptions exist for documented medical needs, subject to approval.

A licensed-centre package for a 2-year visa starts around AED 8,500–9,000 including the permit, medical, Emirates ID and basic insurance. Direct family sponsorship typically runs AED 15,000–17,000 plus a refundable AED 2,000 deposit. We quote your exact case up front.

Recruitment of domestic workers runs through MOHRE-licensed Tadbeer service centres, which process the contract, work permit, visa, medical and Emirates ID as one package. We coordinate the whole process for you from start to finish.

Yes — minimums are set by the worker's embassy and depend on nationality. The Philippines raised its minimum to USD 500 (about AED 1,835) per month from October 2025; Indian workers are typically AED 1,200+. Salaries must be paid monthly through the bank.

The residence visa is issued for two years. Start the renewal at least 30 days before expiry — it needs a fresh medical test, insurance and Emirates ID renewal, which we run as one job.

Under the UAE Domestic Workers Law: monthly salary paid through the bank (WPS), at least 12 hours of daily rest, one paid day off per week, 30 days of paid annual leave, paid sick leave, and the cost of a return ticket home at the end of service.

Yes — since January 2025 every domestic worker must have health insurance, starting from about AED 320 per year for the basic MOHRE-compliant plan. We include it in the visa package.

Only through licensed centres that employ the worker on their own visa and hire her out hourly, daily or monthly. Using a maid who is sponsored by another family is illegal, and both households can be fined.

Employing a domestic worker without a valid work permit — including on a tourist visa or someone else's sponsorship — carries fines from AED 50,000 up to AED 200,000. If a worker absconds, file a report with MOHRE promptly; if employment ends, cancel the visa properly to avoid liability.