How to Sponsor a Maid in Dubai 2025
Category: Domestic workers, Tadbeer - Created at: 2025-05-14 06:25:27

How to Sponsor a Maid in Dubai – Complete Guide for 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide for UAE Residents)
Hiring a full-time maid in Dubai can bring ease, comfort, and balance to your home life. Whether you need support with cleaning, childcare, or elderly care, sponsoring a domestic worker is a common and legal process in the UAE — but it comes with specific rules and costs you should understand before proceeding.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about sponsoring a maid in Dubai in 2025 — including a flexible visa solution if you don’t meet the salary requirement.
Who Can Sponsor a Maid in Dubai?
To sponsor a maid in Dubai under your own name, you must meet the following criteria:
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Be a UAE resident with a valid visa
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Earn a minimum salary of AED 25,000 per month
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Be married and living with your family
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Have a suitable accommodation (Ejari registered)
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Hire a maid from an approved country (e.g., the Philippines, Indonesia, Uganda, Ethiopia, etc.)
📌 Note: These requirements are set by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) and enforced under UAE domestic worker laws.
Documents Required to Sponsor a Maid
To start the process, you’ll need:
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Passport copies of sponsor and maid
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Emirates ID of the sponsor
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Salary certificate or labor contract
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Ejari tenancy contract
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Maid’s passport-sized photo
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Relationship proof (for certain nationalities)
Costs of Sponsoring a Maid in Dubai
Here is a breakdown of common expenses:
Expense | Approx. Cost (AED) |
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Visa application & typing | 500 – 800 |
Maid's medical test | 300 – 500 |
Emirates ID & fingerprint | 200 – 400 |
Health insurance | 600 – 1,200 |
Deposit (refundable) | 2,000 |
Total (excluding salary) | 3,000 – 5,000+ |
The maid’s monthly salary varies by nationality and experience:
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Filipino maid: AED 1,500 – 2,500
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Ugandan/Ethiopian maid: AED 1,000 – 1,500
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Indonesian/Sri Lankan maid: AED 1,200 – 2,000
✅ Don’t Meet the AED 25,000 Salary Requirement? We Have a Solution
If you’ve already found a maid and have a mutual agreement — but can’t sponsor her directly due to salary limits — Alebdaa Workers Services Center can help.
We offer a legal and affordable 2-Year Maid Visa under our company sponsorship.
What's Included:
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2-Year Maid Visa under our license
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Only AED 7,999 (one-time payment)
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Maid salary transferred monthly via WPS (as per UAE law)
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Compliant with MOHRE & GDRFA regulations
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Ongoing support for renewals, replacements, and legal paperwork
✅ Ideal for:
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Expats with a trusted maid they wish to bring to the UAE
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Families earning below AED 25,000/month
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Anyone seeking a fully legal and stress-free hiring process
How to Start the Process
Whether you're sponsoring directly or using our agency sponsorship option, here’s how it works:
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Submit your documents and maid’s details
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We prepare and apply for the entry visa
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Maid arrives and completes medical test + Emirates ID
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Employment contract is signed and registered with MOHRE
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Visa is stamped and salary setup is initiated via WPS
Why Choose Alebdaa Workers Services Center?
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6+ years of experience in domestic worker recruitment
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100% legal process with MOHRE approval
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Transparent pricing — no hidden fees
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Support in selecting, onboarding, or sponsoring your own maid
Contact Us Today
If you're looking to hire a maid legally in Dubai — either through traditional sponsorship or using our flexible maid visa package — we’re here to support you from start to finish.
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📍 Dubai, UAE