How long can you stay in the UAE on a jobseeker visa?

Applicants can select an initial duration of 60, 90, or 120 days. Depending on regulatory approval, the permit may be extended up to a maximum period of 180 days.

Who qualifies for the Dubai job exploration visa?

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree seeking MoHRE skill level 1, 2, or 3 positions, or be recent graduates from a top-500 ranked global university within the past two years.

Where do you apply for the job exploration visit visa?

You can submit your application electronically through GDRFA Dubai's official online channels or via the ICP portal.

Dubai Jobseeker Visa: AED 200-400 Fees, How To Apply

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MDT News Desk September 11, 2026Updated on October 11, 2026

Dubai’s Job Exploration Visa: Search for Work Without an Employer Sponsor

GDRFA Dubai issues a single-entry visit visa that lets eligible professionals and graduates look for work in the UAE without a local sponsor. You choose 60, 90 or 120 days when you apply, and the stay may be extended up to 180 days in total, subject to approval. Who qualifies is covered in our jobseeker visa eligibility guide.

What it costs

Item	Amount (AED)
60-day visa	200 (plus 5% VAT)
90-day visa	300 (plus 5% VAT)
120-day visa	400 (plus 5% VAT)
Security amount (deposit)	1,000
Guarantee service fee	20
Collection and return of the guarantee	40
If applying from inside the UAE	Knowledge Dirham 10, Innovation Dirham 10 and an in-country fee of 500

The total can vary with your circumstances. These are the GDRFA Dubai fees. Fees on the federal route through ICP differ, as covered in our UAE job seeker visa guide.

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Documents you need

A personal photo.
A passport copy valid for at least six months.
Your university degree.

How to apply

Check you meet the education and skill-level rules.
Apply on the GDRFA Dubai website or smart app, logging in with UAE Pass or your username, completing the form and paying the fee. You can also apply at a Customer Happiness Centre or an Amer service centre.
GDRFA Dubai lists a processing time of 48 hours. Your visa is issued digitally once approved.

The visa lets you search for work but does not guarantee a job offer or let you start working. Once hired, your employer must move you onto a proper work permit. Apply only through official government channels and ignore anyone selling guaranteed offers or approvals.

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Q: How much does the Dubai job exploration visa cost?

AED 200 for 60 days, AED 300 for 90 days or AED 400 for 120 days, plus 5% VAT, and an AED 1,000 security deposit with small service fees.

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Q: How long can I stay?

You choose 60, 90 or 120 days. The stay may be extended up to 180 days in total, subject to approval.

Q: Where do I apply?

On the GDRFA Dubai website or smart app, at a Customer Happiness Centre or at an Amer service centre.