Sponsoring a Maid in Dubai

Sponsoring a Maid in dubai

80% of the population in Dubai consists of expatriates. Thus, sponsoring a maid is an option given by the Government for its expatriate population. A maid’s visa can be sponsored by the head of the family (mostly a male) whose salary is not less than AED 6000 a month or AED 5000 + accommodation. In Dubai, a maid can be sponsored only from the following countries: India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

There are certain rules to be followed to bring an immigrant maid to Dubai, They are as follows:

• Each country may have certain restrictions on employing their nationals as maids, for example minimum salary, minimum or maximum age. You will need to check with the embassy or consulate of that country for the details. Most minimum salary requirements are over AED 1000 per month.
• There is a standardized or unified labour contract (“employment agreement”) for maids and other domestic workers, and their sponsors as of 01 April 2007, which is issued by the immigration or residence department at the time of visa application. This contract specifies vacation time, airline tickets, and other details of employment.
• More than one maid per family is possible but will depend on salary and size of family.
• Women with children who don’t have a husband in the UAE might be able to sponsor a maid or nanny.
• Bachelors are not eligible to sponsor a maid.
• Maids that are the same nationality as the sponsor need special approval from the DNRD in Dubai, and you will need a document from your embassy/consulate to prove that the maid is not related to you.

To sponsor a house maid, you will need to have a resident visa. Arranging sponsorship for a maid is a two step procedure. First you need to obtain an entry permit / employment visa so she can enter the country. Then you need to apply for a UAE residence visa for the maid. The DNRD will issue a residence visa, labour card, and labour contract for the maid. The same procedure applies for sponsorship of other domestic help such a houseboy.