Maid visa —
Tadbeer-centre process.
Hire a UAE domestic helper through Tadbeer centres. AED 9,000+ visa cost. Sponsor income AED 25,000+/month required. YABS handles full chain.
- Channel
- Tadbeer
- Sponsor income
- AED 25k+
- From
- AED 9,000
- Validity
- 2 years
Definition — Maid Visa
UAE maid (domestic helper) visa is processed exclusively through Tadbeer centres — government-licensed domestic worker recruitment agencies. Tadbeer handles the full chain: candidate sourcing, contract signing, MOHRE work permit, GDRFA visa, medical fitness, Emirates ID, and orientation. Sponsor must hold UAE residency with minimum AED 25,000 monthly basic salary, suitable accommodation (1+ extra bedroom for helper), and clean criminal record. Helper salary minimum AED 1,500/month plus accommodation, food, medical insurance, annual leave with return ticket, and end-of-service gratuity.
Where AED 9,000–16,000 actually goes.
All maid visas channelled through Tadbeer centres. Cost varies by candidate origin country and length of contract.
| Line item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tadbeer centre service fee | AED 3,500–6,000 | Sourcing + orientation + paperwork |
| MOHRE work permit (domestic) | AED 1,500 | Per 2-year permit |
| GDRFA visa stamping | AED 1,100 | Standard stamping fee |
| Medical fitness | AED 320 | Same as employment visa screening |
| Emirates ID (2 yr) | AED 200 | ICP fee |
| Health insurance (annual) | AED 700+ | Mandatory |
| Helper recruitment + flight (if from origin country) | AED 1,500–4,000 | Varies by country |
Where people get this wrong.
Pulled from 500+ YABS engagements. Each pitfall has a knock-on cost in time or AED — knowing them up front is half the value of using a PRO.
Hiring a helper directly without Tadbeer
Cost: Illegal under 2017 Domestic Workers Law; AED 50,000+ fines; helper deportation
YABS fix: All maid visas are channelled through Tadbeer — no exceptions.
Skipping mandatory accommodation requirement
Cost: Tadbeer rejects sponsorship; visa not issued
YABS fix: We confirm sponsor's accommodation has a separate room for the helper before initiating Tadbeer engagement.
Frequently asked questions
What's the income requirement to sponsor a UAE maid visa?
Minimum AED 25,000/month basic salary required for primary sponsor. Some Tadbeer centres accept AED 20,000+ with additional documentation. Spouse income can be combined with sponsor's income for the threshold. Sponsor must also provide suitable accommodation including a separate bedroom for the helper.
How does the Tadbeer process work?
(1) Sponsor visits Tadbeer centre with required documents, (2) Tadbeer offers candidate profiles based on requirements (nationality, language, experience), (3) sponsor selects helper, (4) Tadbeer handles all visa paperwork, (5) helper attends orientation at Tadbeer, (6) sponsor pays Tadbeer fees + government fees + visa stamping, (7) helper joins household. End-to-end 30–60 days.
Can I bring my existing maid from outside UAE?
Yes via Tadbeer's recruitment program. Tadbeer can sponsor candidate from country of origin, arrange travel, and process visa. Direct hire by sponsor without Tadbeer is not permitted under UAE 2017 Domestic Workers Law. All maid visas must be Tadbeer-channelled.
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This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.