Job Exploration Visa: A New Key Ticket for Working in the UAE

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A country known for its innumerable job opportunities, the UAE parades itself as one of the top countries for job seekers across the globe. The UAE’s progression over recent years in terms of its infrastructure has a considerable need for workers of varying expertise. These workers are highly qualified and experienced as they significantly do not have much on their own. As a result, UAE announces the application for new visa and permits, including the job exploration visa.

English is the most spoken language in UAE. So, it shouldn’t be as hard to fit into their worker population and among the country’s locals. However, living in the UAE is relatively expensive. Nevertheless, job seekers may find the living expenses worth their money as the government provides a world-class standard of living.

New Approved Visas in the UAE

Last April 18, 2022, the UAE opened its borders to new entry permits and visas. This visas do not need a host or sponsor for people – businesses, job seekers, or tourists around the world. One of these visas is the Job Exploration Visa for fresh graduates and skilled professionals alike.

Granted, the applicants for this visa are classified as having first, second, or third in skill level. Moreover, applicants much have a bachelor’s degree as per the country’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization guidelines.

The following are also the newly approved visas in the UAE:

1. UAE Golden Visa – This visa allows someone to stay in the UAE for ten years, renewal. Golden Visa seeks to attract highly skilled workers and professionals to work in UAE. In addition, it aims to boost the investment environment and foster business growth and success in the UAE.

2. 5-Year UAE Green Residence Visa – This visa aims for people with exceptional talents, freelancers, skilled professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs. It aims to boost the flexibility of the job market. In addition, it will foster a high sense of stability among the families and residents of the UAE.

3. Business Entry Visa – Is intended for investors and entrepreneurs who desire to explore businesses and invest in the UAE. 

4. 5-Year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa – This is intended for tourists who wish to enter the country multiple times without the need for sponsors and stay for up to 90 days on each visit.

The United Arab Emirates also offers an entry permit to visit relatives or friends. Moreover, there is also an entry permit for a temporary work mission and an entry permit for study and training.

Benefits of the Job Exploration Visa

The businesses in UAE are going to cater to the imminent growth in human resources. That is because of the implementation of the new visas, especially the job exploration visas. In-demand hiring job markets such as the technology sectors, health care, finance, etc., are expected to have most of these hiring, especially now that the pandemic restrictions are alleviated.

However, nurses continue to dominate the job workforce needed in the UAE, with companies aiming to hire licensed professionals in large volumes.

The UAE’s job exploration visa highlights its non-requirement of a sponsor or host. Job seekers from countries such as Pakistan, Philippines, India, etc., benefit from this as these countries typically require job applicants paid-for visas. 

Similarly, Germany employs the usage of a Jobseeker visa for job seekers who wish to work for their country. The visa opens various benefits that enable skilled workers to thrive off of their limited entry to the country. One of its significant benefits is to access broad employment opportunities and niche jobs and eventually apply for long-term settlement if a worker wishes to do so. 

The Bottom Line

In light of the UAE expanding on their tourism and employment opportunities, the newly approved visas allow for a much more flexible entry into their country. As a result, job seekers and tourists don’t need to search for hosts and other sponsorship, giving them more freedom and cost-effectiveness. 

Licensed professionals –especially in the healthcare sector–would benefit significantly from introducing the Job Exploration Visa since the UAE requires a reasonable labor force. So, what are you waiting for?

Disclaimer: IPASS Processing is not a recruitment agency. We do not hire or deploy medical professionals abroad. IPASS Processing is a processing agency that provides license exam application assistance in the United States, the Middle East, and Australia.