You will need an educational or professional degree based on your job role and the type of Dubai work visa you apply for. Dubai offers several types of work visas for immigrants willing to migrate and work in Dubai. Each visa type has its separate eligibility and requirements. Skilled workers need a bachelor's degree, while unskilled workers must have a Trade certificate to be eligible for a Dubai work visa.
Immigrants willing to migrate and work in Dubai are classified into the following categories based on their educational qualifications:
Category 1: Workers with a bachelor's degree
Category 2: Workers having a post-secondary diploma in their field
Category 3: Workers with a high school diploma
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Types of Dubai Work Visas
The following are the types of work visas offered by Dubai:
- Employment Visa
- Investor Visa
- Freelancer Visa
- Mission Visa
- Domestic Helper Visa
Degree Requirement for Dubai work visas
The table below has the details of educational and professional degree requirements for various types of Dubai work visas:
|
Type of Visa |
Type of Degree required |
|
Employment Visa |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
Investor Visa |
Bachelor's degree or higher, along with Trade certificates |
|
Freelancer Visa |
Bachelor's degree or specialized diploma |
|
Mission Visa |
Post-secondary diploma or Bachelor's degree |
|
Domestic Helper Visa |
High school diploma |
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Other requirements for a Dubai Work Visa
The following are the documents required for a Dubai Work visa besides degree certificates:
- A valid passport with a minimum validity of six months
- Completed Dubai work visa application form
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Job offer or employment letter
- Documents demonstrating your civil status and nationality
- Medical fitness certificate
- Proof of funds
- Sponsorship documents
- Police clearance reports
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