DUBAI: Many people are now travelling to Gulf countries for job opportunities. Suppose you get a job in UAE that matches your skills and experience. Did you know that you should first get a job offer letter from the employer?

There are several essential guidelines for foreign nationals who plan to work in the UAE before they board the plane. Let's explore the necessary steps for those who secure employment in the UAE.

How to secure a job in the UAE

There are multiple ways to find employment in the UAE, even if you don't reside there. You can utilize agencies in your locality to assist in your job search. Alternatively, many UAE-based companies accept direct job applications through their official websites.

Once you've secured a job, your employer will handle most of the paperwork. To initiate the process of obtaining a work permit, your first task is to acquire an entry visa. Most countries can obtain a pre-arrival visa, and there is also an on-arrival visa option available for select countries.

Obtaining a work permit

Within 90 days of your arrival in the UAE, your employer is responsible for applying for the necessary residence visa and labour card. The essential documents required for obtaining a work permit:

1. Copy of your passport (with at least six months of validity)

2. Visa application form

3. Passport-sized photograph

4. Entry permit

5. Health Certificate

6. Three copies of the employment contract

7. Educational documents

8. Copy of the Trade License

Costs Involved

As per UAE law, the employer is obligated to cover the necessary expenses associated with hiring a new employee. This includes fees paid to government-approved private recruitment agencies in the employee's home country, entry visa costs for the UAE, travel expenses, and post-arrival processing costs, such as medical tests.