Two (2) passport photocopies of the sponsor including visa page
Two (2) passport photocopies of the spouse with Residence Visa page. If sponsor’s wife is not sponsored by husband, original and photocopy of Attested Marriage Certificate from the Foreign Affairs in UAE is required
One (1) color photograph with white background, size 4.3cm x 5.5cm
House Maid Contract
The applicants passport must have a validity of at least six (6) months.
Time Line*
Normal Processing :
5 Working Days
Urgent Processing :
2 Working Days
Express Processing :
1 Working day
* This is subject to a security check with the Immigration Department
Stage 2: Residence Permit
Requirements
Within seven (7) days from the housemaids arrival into the UAE, the following documents are required for submission at GSOs Business Counter:
Original passport
Original Entry Permit
Two (2) passport photocopies of applicant
Two (2) entry permit photocopies
Two (2) passport photocopies of the sponsor including visa page
Two (2) passport photocopies of the spouse with Residence Visa page.
Seven (7) color photographs with white background, size 4.3cm x 5.5cm
A copy of the payment receipt.
In Country & Local Amendment:
The in-country applicant must pay a fee along with the Residence Visa package. If the applicant does not want to exit from the country, then an additional fee must be paid for the local amendment (Immigration transfer) in the beginning along with the in-country application.
Requirements
The following documents are required for submission at GSOs Business Counter:
Four (4) passport photocopies of the sponsor including visa page
Four (4) passport photocopies of the spouse with Residence Visa page. If sponsor’s wife is not sponsored by husband, original and photocopy of Attested Marriage Certificate from the Foreign Affairs in UAE is required
Seven (7) color photograph with white background, size 4.3cm x 5.5cm
Original Visit Visa / Residency Visa Cancellation Paper (must have at least one months validity).
House Maid Contract
The applicants passport must have a validity of at least six (6) months.
Important!
The sponsored employee may approach GSOs Business Counter after two (2) working days from documents submission (each stage) to sign the Immigration application form.
In case housemaid and the sponsor/spouse are of the same nationality, No blood relation letter from embassy or consulate is required.
Medical test appointment will be arranged by GSO after Residence Visa Stamping documents submission. If the sponsored housemaid is medically unfit, GSO will notify the Business Partner for immediate repatriation of the sponsored housemaid.
If the applicant chooses to approach Gov. Clinics for medical test without GSO interface, he/she must submit the Medical Fitness Certificate along with the Residence Visa Stamping documents.
A deposit of two thousands fifty (2050) is refundable after housemaid residency cancellation and exit of country.
The Housemaid Visa is valid for sixty (60) days commencing from date of issue.
The Housemaid Visa is renewable for an additional sixty (60) days upon expiry of the second sixty (60) days
The Employment Visa (Entry Permit) must be returned to GSO for cancellation if unused, along with a refund request.
The Residence Permit and the Work Permit are valid for one (1) year commencing from date of issue.
