Who arranges a work visa and residence permit in Dubai: the employer or a recruitment agency?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
In Dubai, a work visa is typically arranged by the employer as part of hiring. Recruitment agencies usually only match candidates, while the employer handles the visa, housing, and relocation terms.
What the community said
UAE residency status starts once the visa is issued, and in a standard employment setup that visa is arranged by the employer rather than by the job seeker.
14 days ago residence visa
For jobs found through an agency, the usual setup is that the agency acts only as an intermediary and does not handle visas. The employer is the one who provides the visa, housing, and relocation terms.
14 days ago recruitment agency
If the job is not permanent, rotational formats may be offered, such as 3 months on and 3 months off. Even in these cases, the paperwork depends on the employer and the type of contract requested.
14 days ago 3 months on / 3 months off rotation