Employment residence visa
MoHREAny job with a mainland employer; the employer applies for the work permit.
2 years, renewableSkill levels 1–9; attested degree for levels 1–3No PR; renewable
Work abroad · UAE
UAE work permits for Indian applicants: routes, salary thresholds and eligible professions
- Permit routes
- 6
- Professions open
- 7
- Professions checked
- 7
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
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Fast, employer-sponsored and tax-free. Two-year renewable residence for most jobs, with five-year Green and ten-year Golden visas for higher earners. Hospitality, healthcare, trades and logistics hire Indian staff continuously.
Work visas and permits
Free-zone employment
FZJobs with companies in DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC and other free zones.
Permit and visa from the zone authority2–3 yearsNo PR; renewable
Green Visa
5-yrSelf-sponsored skilled employees and freelancers.
Bachelor's and salary ≥ AED 15,000, or freelance income ≥ AED 360,000 a yearSponsors spouse, children and parentsLong-term option
Golden Visa
10-yrSkilled professionals, doctors, scientists, investors, outstanding students, nurses with 15+ years.
Professionals: salary ≥ AED 30,000 with a degreeInvestors: AED 2m property or fundLong-term option
Jobseeker entry visa
JSGraduates looking for work without a sponsor.
60, 90 or 120 daysBachelor's and skill level 1–3, or top-500 university within 2 yearsConvert in-country once hired
Remote work visa
RWEmployees of overseas companies living in the UAE.
1 yearUSD 3,500 a month from abroadRenewable
Professions eligible for UAE permits
- ✓Chefs & kitchen brigade · commis AED 1,200–3,500 · CDP 3,000–5,000 · sous chef 7,000–12,000, usually plus accommodation
- ✓Front office, F&B service · AED 1,200–4,000 plus service charge
- ✓Nurses · DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence via DataFlow and Prometric · AED 6,000–8,000 entry
- ✓Electricians, plumbers, HVAC, welders · AED 2,000–6,000
- ✓Drivers, warehouse, logistics · AED 2,500–5,000
- ✓Retail sales, customer service · AED 3,500–8,000
- ✓IT & software · AED 5,000–20,000+
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How Zolt Link helps with a UAE work visaWith an offer letter and contract in hand, the employer's registration, the role and the salary are checked against the permit rules, then the permit application and the visa file are prepared and lodged, with dependant visas planned alongside. Zolt Link prepares visa applications; it does not recruit workers for overseas employers.
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Quick answers
- What is the UAE Employment residence visa (MoHRE) and who is it for?
- Any job with a mainland employer; the employer applies for the work permit. Key conditions: 2 years, renewable; Skill levels 1–9; attested degree for levels 1–3. Settlement: No PR; renewable.
- What is the UAE Free-zone employment (FZ) and who is it for?
- Jobs with companies in DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC and other free zones. Key conditions: Permit and visa from the zone authority; 2–3 years. Settlement: No PR; renewable.
- What is the UAE Green Visa (5-yr) and who is it for?
- Self-sponsored skilled employees and freelancers. Key conditions: Bachelor's and salary ≥ AED 15,000, or freelance income ≥ AED 360,000 a year; Sponsors spouse, children and parents. Settlement: Long-term option.
- What is the UAE Golden Visa (10-yr) and who is it for?
- Skilled professionals, doctors, scientists, investors, outstanding students, nurses with 15+ years. Key conditions: Professionals: salary ≥ AED 30,000 with a degree; Investors: AED 2m property or fund. Settlement: Long-term option.
- What is the UAE Jobseeker entry visa (JS) and who is it for?
- Graduates looking for work without a sponsor. Key conditions: 60, 90 or 120 days; Bachelor's and skill level 1–3, or top-500 university within 2 years. Settlement: Convert in-country once hired.
- What is the UAE Remote work visa (RW) and who is it for?
- Employees of overseas companies living in the UAE. Key conditions: 1 year; USD 3,500 a month from abroad. Settlement: Renewable.
- Which professions can Indian applicants get a UAE work permit for in 2026?
- Open now: Chefs & kitchen brigade (commis AED 1,200–3,500 · CDP 3,000–5,000 · sous chef 7,000–12,000, usually plus accommodation); Front office, F&B service (AED 1,200–4,000 plus service charge); Nurses (DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence via DataFlow and Prometric · AED 6,000–8,000 entry); Electricians, plumbers, HVAC, welders (AED 2,000–6,000); Drivers, warehouse, logistics (AED 2,500–5,000); Retail sales, customer service (AED 3,500–8,000); IT & software (AED 5,000–20,000+).
- Can Zolt Link prepare the UAE work permit and visa if I already have a job offer?
- Yes. With an offer letter and contract in hand, the employer's registration, the role and the salary are checked against the UAE permit rules, then the permit application and the visa file are prepared and lodged, with dependant visas planned alongside. Zolt Link prepares visa applications; it does not recruit workers for overseas employers.
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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