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Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)

Standard employment visa in United Arab Emirates for Chinese citizens

Standard employment visa — what you need to know

Issued for employees of government and private sectors.

Features

  • The application process is initiated by the employer in the UAE

  • An official employment contract is required

  • For regulated professions, recognition of educational qualifications or a professional licence is required

  • The work permit is issued for 2 years

  • Application process: employment contract → work permit → entry permit for employment (visa) → entry into the UAE → medical examination and obtaining an Emirates ID

Benefits

  • The holder can legally live and work in the UAE

  • The employer handles the main immigration procedures

  • Documents required before entry into the UAE are processed electronically

  • Applicants earning at least AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 with accommodation provided, can sponsor their family members

  • Family members may work after obtaining a separate work permit

Eligible individuals:

  • Foreign worker

How does this visa work?

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Don’t postpone the application

The visa is processed from 3 days to 5 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance

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How can you prove the basis for the visa?

They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country

What must be prepared?

Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions

What additional documents may be required?

Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.

*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

Are you eligible for this visa?

  • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

  • Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.

  • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

  • Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.

Official visa information

English international

Type of visa

Residence visa

Category

Work visas

Purpose of visit

Employment