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UAE Domestic Worker Visa

A residence visa for household staff sponsored by a resident family

Day to day, processed through Tadbeer centres with a standard contract and insurance. The Domestic Worker Visa is a residence visa for household staff sponsored by a resident family. Whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Domestic Worker Visa are priced per task and confirmed in writing.

Key points

For most clients, domestic Worker Visa are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. Processed through Tadbeer centres with a standard contract and insurance. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so documents for Domestic Worker Visa move without waiting for a weekly run.

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Request and checklist
    Step 1

    Request and checklist

    From day one, tell us what you need and GoldenKey replies with a checklist and a written price for the Domestic Worker Visa. For UAE Domestic Worker Visa this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

  2. Step 2: Document collection
    Step 2

    Document collection

    Day to day, we collect scans or originals, check them against the licensing authority's requirements and flag anything missing.

  3. Step 3: Submission and follow-up
    Step 3

    Submission and follow-up

    GoldenKey lodges the application, pays the government fees for you and chases the authority until approval. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for UAE Domestic Worker Visa.

  4. Step 4: Delivery
    Step 4

    Delivery

    As we tell every client, the finished documents are delivered to you and stored in your portal for future reference.

Documents required

Day to day, for UAE Domestic Worker Visa the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

  • Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
  • Existing visa or entry permit copy
  • Health insurance policy
  • The company trade licence and establishment card
  • Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
  • Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship

Pricing

Pricing for UAE Domestic Worker Visa depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In practice, all prices for UAE Domestic Worker Visa are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.

Residence Visa
GoldenKey service feeAED 2,500

Full UAE residence visa processing including medical, Emirates ID and entry permit

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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.

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Why the UAE

Day to day, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from UAE Domestic Worker Visa can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for UAE Domestic Worker Visa.

Why GoldenKey

As a rule, every Domestic Worker Visa package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Domestic Worker Visa application, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. Most of our Domestic Worker Visa clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.

Start your Domestic Worker Visa journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?

Yes. A monthly retainer covers routine renewals, visa processing and government correspondence for a fixed fee, which is often less than an in-house PRO salary.

Are government fees included in your price for Domestic Worker Visa?

Crucially, our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.

How long do Domestic Worker Visa take?

Most residence visas complete within 5 to 10 working days inside the UAE once the entry permit is approved.

Can GoldenKey handle Domestic Worker Visa for a company it did not set up?

Yes. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the documents required.

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