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

Jobseeker visa in United Arab Emirates for U.S. citizens

Jobseeker visit visa

Jobseeker visa — what you need to know

Issued to recent graduates from prestigious universities and competent professionals to explore employment opportunities.

Features

  • Available to skilled professionals in occupational levels 1–3 and graduates of universities ranked among the world’s top 500

  • A financial guarantee of AED 1,000 is required

  • The visa is issued for 60, 90 or 120 days

  • After the applicant receives a job offer, the employer must separately arrange the work permit and residence permit

  • Family members are not eligible for dependent residence under this visa

  • Application process: proof of education and qualifications → online application → obtaining a visit visa → entry into the UAE → searching for an employer → receiving a job offer → employer arranges the work permit and residence permit

Benefits

  • Documents required before entry into the UAE are processed electronically

  • No sponsor in the UAE is required

  • The applicant can search for an employer while staying in the UAE

  • Standard service processing time — 48 hours

Eligible individuals:

  • Foreign jobseeker

How does this visa work?

There are several options for the length of stay that affect the cost and duration of the visa extension.

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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

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

Visit visa

Category

Jobseeker visa

Purpose of visit

Jobseeking