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5 Things You Need Before Working In Dubai

by Kristen White Blogger
Dubai receives multitudes of people seeking jobs annually. It’s no wonder that UAE records the highest number of immigrants in the world. The city has tremendous business and investment opportunities that attract hordes of people from across the globe. About 68 percent of employers are always looking for new hires with expected salary rise. If you are lucky to have landed a job, here are 5 things you need before working in Dubai.



Get a work visa

In Dubai, it is a very serious offense to work on a tourist visa. You risk serving jail time. You can come on a tourist visa and look for jobs but you need to get a work visa to begin working. Ensure to let your employer know so that you get enough time to get the required visa. The implications of working on a tourist visa might include getting permanently banned from working in UAE, heavy fines, or deportation from the country. For your safety, make sure to switch your tourist visa for a work visa before you begin working.

Get a health card


Before you can begin working, you have to submit medical health reports to the Health and Medical services department. Additionally, you also have to submit other documents such as copies of passport, visa application, and job offer letter. To assess your health, a blood test is mandatory to avoid the spread of contagious diseases. Once you pass all tests, you are given a health card for proof. This procedure is mandatory for non-emirates planning to work in the UAE.

Getting your certificates attested


To process the work visa, you have to submit your academic certificates. However, they need attesting to prove that they are legally valid. While preparing to work in Dubai, it is a smart idea to contact a professional agency for UAE attestation of all your documents. The documents that need attesting include marriage certificate, educational certificates, and birth certificate. The attestation process requires visiting a variety of government offices which takes time. Luckily, a professional agency will save you from all that hassle.

Get a labor card


You also need a labor card before you can work in Dubai. You get the labor card after submission of passport photos, entry visa, job contract, labor license of your employer, and medical records to the Ministry of Labor.

Residence visa


This is obtained after submitting a copy of your labor card. You have to go to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs where you will fill out an application form. Additionally, you have to submit copies of your passport, passport photos, resume, health records, and your original entry permit.

Ensure to get all your documents sorted before you go to work in Dubai. It is, therefore, a wonderful idea to have all necessary documents attested by a professional agency to save you time and headache. The ideas above will help you kick-start your career in this land of immense opportunity.

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