Dubai / UAE
Employment Visa
The Dubai Employment Visa allows professionals with an employer in the UAE to work and live there. The UAE does not levy personal income tax; how your income is taxed overall depends on your length of stay and tax residence.
Last updated: 10/2026
Why a Dubai Employment Visa?
The Employment Visa is sponsored by the employer and allows residence in the UAE. Depending on the sponsor it is valid for one, two or three years (u.ae, read 22 Oct 2026). The UAE does not levy personal income tax; how your income is taxed depends on your length of stay and tax residence.
Strasia Group supports both employers with visa sponsorship and employees with the application. We handle Emirates ID, medical check, and all formalities.
What the Employment Visa allows
Process
Employment Contract & Sponsorship
Employer provides employment contract and applies for sponsorship.
Entry Permit
Issuance of entry permit for UAE entry.
Medical & Emirates ID
Medical examination and Emirates ID application.
Visa Stamping
Final visa stamp in passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my employer need to be in a free zone?
Can I change employers?
What taxes will I pay in the UAE?
Can my family come along?
Do I need an Employment Visa if I only want a company in the UAE?
What is the path to Permanent Residency?
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UAE Visa Types Comparison
| Criterion | Employment Visa | Green Visa | Golden Visa | Freelancer Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validity | 1 to 3 years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 5 Years |
| Sponsor Required | Yes | No | No | No |
| Minimum Salary | Varies | AED 15,000 | N/A | AED 15,000 |
| Family Sponsorship | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grace Period | 60-180 Days | 180 Days | 180 Days | 180 Days |
| Employer Change | Limited | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible |
| Income Tax | Not levied in the UAE | Not levied in the UAE | Not levied in the UAE | Not levied in the UAE |
Validity
Sponsor Required
Minimum Salary
Family Sponsorship
Grace Period
Employer Change
Income Tax
Employment Visa validity and grace periods per u.ae (read 22 Oct 2026); other details not re-checked. Whether your income is taxed elsewhere depends on your tax residence.
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