UAE updates jobseeker visa eligibility, requirements for foreigners

The United Arab Emirates Government has updated its visa eligibility criteria for foreigners seeking to visit the country specifically to search for job opportunities without a host or sponsor. This new "jobseeker visa" or "job exploration visa" allows eligible applicants to enter the UAE for a period of 60, 90, or 120 days, depending on the duration chosen.

To qualify for this visa, applicants must meet certain requirements such as having professional qualifications, recent graduation from a top-ranked university, or being in the first, second, or third skill level as classified by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Applicants must also hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and provide a coloured photograph, a copy of their passport, and an attested qualification certificate.

The visa application process can be completed through the relevant online services provided by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai or the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security.

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