Age Limit For Maid Visa In Dubai

When we talk about the need for the Saudi Nationality, it is important to also bring up the debate of age limit on maid visa in Dubai. There are a lot of people who believe that there should be minimum age limit. This is because most of the families with young children are unable to take care of their children while they are away at work and they also think that if they have someone to take care of the household chores, then it will make it more convenient for them to tend to their spouses and kids. In fact, many nationalities including the Philippines have this age limit.

Lately a lot has been said about the maid visa to be issued in Dubai. There was a consulate meeting at the Dubai consulate which decided to reduce the age limit for maid visa applicants. The new age limit was applied on 1st May 2017 and includes both single and married applicants. The new rule also applies to Arab and Asian expatriates.

The government of United Arab Emirates has imposed age limit on maid visa permits for all the nationalities. The eligibility of the candidate is based on the minimum age limit which it the applicants should not be less than 18 years. The charges for applying a visa are AED 870/- which is included in all other charges that you might pay.

Domestic workers over the age of 60 can now continue working in the UAE.

The move on Saturday is part of an ongoing overhaul of residency rules that has seen the introduction of permanent residency and retirement visas.

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Domestic workers, meanwhile, must meet three conditions to continue working in the UAE beyond the age of 60.

They must pass a medical exam, have medical coverage from their sponsor and get official approval from the Government, according to the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

“This step stems from the ministry’s keenness to meet the needs of the employers and households wishing to keep their domestic helpers for longer periods and who are certain their performance is not affected by age,” said Khalil Khouri, the ministry’s under secretary for domestic workers’ affairs.

Sixty has long been seen as the traditional cut off point for expat workers, though visas can still be acquired for over 60s, particularly professionals, and residents can also sponsor older parents.

The Cabinet has introduced permanent residency, five-year renewable retirement visas for residents over 55 and 10-year visas for doctors, engineers and their families.

People are urged to visit the ministry’s website for more information on the latest changes

Cost of maid visa in Dubai

The cost of a maid visa in Dubai is approximately AED 6438.

• Once the entry permit for the maid has been granted, there is a refundable deposit of AED 2,000. (Note: this will be returned to you if the maid’s visa is cancelled/expires and the maid has left the country.)
• A typing centre fee of AED 218
• Annual fee of AED 5,520 to UAE Immigration
• Medical insurance for your maid, which starts at around AED 700 pa.

Prices can change, plus a lot will depend on the scope of work that the maid is carrying out, so it’s worth talking to Creative Zone who can give you the very latest information about costs.

Rules for housemaid visa in the UAE

Let’s now look at how to sponsor a maid/nanny in Dubai. Essentially, it breaks down into a few key areas that include eligibility, the region that the maid comes from, your specific responsibilities when employing and sponsoring a maid, pre-requisites regarding the age of the maid as well as your financial responsibilities, plus a few other contractual obligations that we’ll discuss below.

First, eligibility: To obtain a maid visa, you must be married and the head of your family. Your earnings must be a minimum of AED 6,000 per month.

Second, region: You can sponsor maids from the following countries:

• India
• Sri Lanka
• Philippines
• Bangladesh
• Indonesia

Third, responsibility: You are fully responsible for paying the maid (and their benefits) while they are in the UAE. They are regarded as your employee and you are contractually obligated to pay your maid the regulated statutory minimum wage.

These minimums depend on the maid’s nationality. They are as follows:

• India – AED 1,100
• Sri Lanka – AED 825
• Philippines – AED 1,400
• Bangladesh – AED 750
• Indonesia – AED 800

Of course, you can pay more if you wish. As with anything related to costs, it’s worth contacting Creative Zone directly to get the most up to date pricing.

Fourth, age: All maids must be aged over 18. Maids from the Philippines must be between 30 and 60 years old.

Fifth, contract: You must pay your maid’s wages within 10 days of the agreed due date. In addition, you must offer one day of paid rest each week, plus 12 hours of rest per day (including eight consecutive rest hours). We have already mentioned medical insurance, and you must also offer medical leave (30 days), and paid vacation (30 days per year).

You should also include food and accommodation, uniform or attire for work, and the cost of a round trip to their home country every two years at a minimum.

Working with Creative Zone
Now is the time to work with a specialist to ensure your application for a maid visa runs smoothly. It means you are able to get the domestic help that you need, and to make sure that you cover all the bases ahead of time, and that your application goes smoothly.

When you’re looking for up to date information on maid visas in the UAE you can be sure that what you’re getting from Creative Zone is the latest info from people who deal with this every day.

In addition to helping with your maid visa application, Creative Zone can help you with setting up your business.

While the setup process can be somewhat stressful, you can fast-track it by working with a company formation specialist. It’s the quickest way to get set up in the UAE, letting us take care of all the details and ensuring your application is free from errors.

We can also help you with opening a corporate bank account, and also offer important advice on the type of financial institution that would best suit your requirements.