{
  "id": 6690503,
  "title": "UAE jobseeker visa: Who can apply and how it works",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/uae-jobseeker-visa-who-can-apply-and-how-it-works",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-jobseeker-visa-who-can-apply-and-how-it-works-1.500670374"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's job seeker visa offers skilled professionals the opportunity to explore the UAE labor market without a local employer. Issued by Dubai's General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, the single-entry visa permits applicants to enter the emirate for up to 120 days, depending on their search duration. The visa is available to those with a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification and a job that falls within skill levels 1, 2 or 3, as classified by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Recent graduates from top 500 universities worldwide may also qualify. To apply, individuals need valid passports, recent photos, attested educational qualifications, proof of financial means, and any other category-specific documents. Upon approval, the visa is issued electronically. While the visa allows jobseekers to meet employers, attend interviews, and network professionally, it does not guarantee employment. Applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and apply only through official channels to avoid fraud.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Skilled professionals looking to find work in the UAE can apply for a Dubai job exploration visit visa without a local employer or sponsor. Issued by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, the single-entry visa allows eligible jobseekers to enter the emirate and explore the labour market, attend interviews, participate in recruitment processes and…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}