UAE Job Seeker Visa 2026

Officially the Job Exploration Entry Permit, it is a single-entry visit visa that lets skilled foreign professionals enter the UAE for 60, 90, or 120 days to search for work — without needing an employer sponsor or a local host.

No. This permit only allows you to attend interviews, network, and search for employment. Once you accept an offer, your employer must convert your status into a standard UAE Employment Visa before you can legally start work.

You generally need a Bachelor's degree or higher and must fall under MOHRE Skill Levels 1–3, OR be a recent graduate (within the last 2 years) from a university ranked in the global top 500. Proof of funds and valid insurance are required either way.

Government fees rise with duration and typically sit in the AED 1,500–1,900 range across the 60/90/120-day tiers, plus a refundable security deposit of roughly AED 1,000. Exact fees are set by ICP/GDRFA and can change — we confirm the current schedule before you apply.

No. Once your chosen validity period (60, 90, or 120 days) expires, you must either exit the UAE or have secured a job offer and started the conversion to an Employment Visa. Overstaying triggers daily fines.

This is a single-entry, self-sponsored permit issued only to the applicant — family sponsorship isn't available on it. Once you secure a job and convert to a UAE residence visa, you can then sponsor eligible family members through the standard process.

Your new employer initiates the standard UAE Employment Visa process — including a medical fitness test taken inside the UAE, Emirates ID registration, and residency stamping. The job seeker permit itself doesn't convert automatically; it's the entry point, not the final status.

Fees depend on your chosen validity, profile, and any additional services required. We provide a transparent quote in writing before you pay anything — ask for a full breakdown at your first meeting.