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Domestic workers, Tadbeer May 14, 2025 3 min read

How to Sponsor a Maid in Dubai (2025)

Step-by-step guide for UAE residents

Hiring a full-time maid in Dubai can make home life smoother—whether you need help with cleaning, childcare, or elderly care. Sponsoring a domestic worker is legal and common in the UAE, but it comes with rules, documents, and costs you should understand first. This guide covers everything for 2025, plus a flexible option if you don’t meet the salary requirement.

Eligibility: Who can sponsor a maid in Dubai?

You generally must:

  • Be a UAE resident with a valid visa

  • Earn at least AED 25,000 per month

  • Be married and living with your family

  • Have suitable accommodation with an Ejari tenancy

  • Hire from an approved country (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka)

Requirements are set by GDRFA and enforced under UAE domestic worker laws.

Required documents

  • Passport copies of the sponsor and the maid

  • Emirates ID of the sponsor

  • Salary certificate or labour contract

  • Ejari tenancy contract

  • Maid’s passport-sized photo

  • Relationship proof (only for certain nationalities, where applicable)

Government and processing costs (typical)

Expense Approx. Cost (AED)
Visa application & typing 500 – 800
Maid’s medical test 300 – 500
Emirates ID & fingerprint 200 – 400
Health insurance 600 – 1,200
Refundable deposit ~2,000
Estimated total (excl. salary) 3,000 – 5,000+

Typical monthly salaries (guide only)

Nationality / Region Approx. Salary (AED)
Philippines 1,500 – 2,500
Uganda / Ethiopia 1,000 – 1,500
Indonesia / Sri Lanka 1,200 – 2,000

Actual pay varies by experience, duties, and agreement.

Don’t meet the AED 25,000 salary requirement?

If you already have a maid you trust but can’t sponsor directly due to the salary threshold, Alebdaa Workers Services Center offers a legal 2-Year Maid Visa under company sponsorship.

What’s included

  • 2-Year Maid Visa under our license

  • One-time fee: AED 7,999

  • Salary transferred via WPS (UAE labour law compliant)

  • Process compliant with MOHRE and GDRFA

  • Support for renewals, replacements, and paperwork

Ideal for

  • Expats with a pre-agreed maid

  • Families earning below AED 25,000/month

  • Anyone who wants a fully legal, stress-free process

Process overview (direct or agency sponsorship)

  1. Submit documents for you and the maid

  2. We prepare and apply for the entry permit

  3. Maid arrives, completes medical and Emirates ID

  4. Employment contract is signed and registered with MOHRE

  5. Visa stamping and WPS salary setup are finalized

Why choose Alebdaa Workers Services Center?

  • 6+ years in domestic worker recruitment

  • 100% legal process with MOHRE approval

  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

  • Support for selection, onboarding, or sponsoring your own maid

Contact

  • WhatsApp: Chat with us now

  • Website: maids-dxb.com

  • Location: Dubai, UAE

Notes for 2025

  • Always check the latest GDRFA/MOHRE rules and fees before applying.

  • Keep copies of contracts, receipts, and IDs for compliance checks.

  • Arrange health insurance and WPS registration promptly after visa stamping.