New residence visas, renewals and cancellations — handled online.
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Visas
Maid / Domestic Worker Visa
Bringing a maid or nanny into your home should feel simple. We help you sponsor a domestic worker visa online, through licensed Tadbeer partners, from document check to final visa. You send papers on WhatsApp, and we keep you updated at every stop.
Through licensed partners: Domestic worker services are provided through licensed partners: MOHRE-licensed Tadbeer centres. Roam Routes is a private service provider, not a government entity. Our service fee is confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay.
Who it's for
- UAE residents who want to sponsor a maid, nanny, cook or driver
- Families hiring a worker who is already in the UAE or abroad
- Sponsors renewing or changing an existing domestic worker visa
- Busy parents who prefer to handle everything online
Eligibility
- The sponsor holds a valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID
- Minimum income rules apply — we check yours before you start
- Proof of suitable housing, such as a tenancy contract or title deed
- The worker is usually between 18 and 60 years old
- The worker passes the UAE medical fitness test
- Health insurance for the worker (required in Abu Dhabi and Dubai)
Documents checklist
Last checked · 29 October 2026- 1Sponsor's passport copy with residence visa
- 2Sponsor's Emirates ID (front and back)
- 3Salary certificate or labour contract
- 4Recent bank statementsUsually the last 3–6 months; we confirm what is needed.
- 5Tenancy contract or title deedEjari is usually needed in Dubai.
- 6Worker's passport copy (valid 6+ months)
- 7Worker's passport-size photo (white background)
- 8Worker's entry permit or current visa, if in the UAE
Your route
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Documents
Send your papers and the worker's details on WhatsApp or upload them online. We check them and tell you if anything is missing.
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Partner booking
We arrange the work permit and contract online through a licensed Tadbeer partner. You confirm each step on WhatsApp.
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Entry permit
The entry permit or status change is submitted online to the authorities. We share the result with you on WhatsApp.
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Medical & ID
We book the medical test, insurance and Emirates ID online and send you the times. The worker attends only the medical and biometrics.
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Visa delivered
Once approved, the residence visa is issued electronically. We send you the copy on WhatsApp — no office visit.
Government fees (estimate)
≈ Estimated- Work permit and contract (MOHRE / Tadbeer)Varies — confirmed before you payVaries
- Entry permit and residence visaVaries — confirmed before you payVaries
- Medical test, Emirates ID and health insuranceVaries — confirmed before you payVaries
- Roam Routes service feeConfirmed on WhatsApp
Government fees are set by UAE authorities and can change. Figures shown are estimates.
FAQs
How long is a maid visa valid in the UAE?
It is usually valid for 2 years. Some sponsor categories may get a different period, so we confirm the rule for your case.
What is the maid visa cost in the UAE?
Government fees depend on the emirate, the worker's location and insurance. We give you an estimate first. Our service fee is confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay.
Do I need to visit an office?
No. You share documents online or on WhatsApp. The worker only attends the medical test and biometrics appointment.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Approval is decided by UAE authorities. We make sure your file is complete and correct, which helps avoid delays.
Can I sponsor a worker who is already in the UAE?
Often yes, through a status change or transfer. It depends on the worker's current visa, so send us a copy and we will check.
Official sources
- MOHRE — Issuance of a New Work Permit (Domestic Workers)
- Tadbeer — New Expat Sponsor
- u.ae — The UAE Government Portal
Last updated: 2026-10-29. Roam Routes is a private service provider, not a government entity. Approval decisions are made by the UAE authorities.
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