If you’re a GCC national (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, or Kuwait) planning to visit the UAE and wish to bring along your housemaid, nanny, or domestic helper, you're required to apply for a UAE visa for them—even if you don’t need a visa yourself.
At eVisa-UAE.org, we make it simple to apply online and get your domestic worker’s UAE visa approved fast — so you can travel together without hassle.
Who Needs This Visa?
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GCC citizens can enter the UAE without a visa
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Housemaids / domestic workers accompanying them must apply for a visa before entering the UAE
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The visa must be arranged before travel, and the worker must accompany the sponsor (employer/family) when entering the UAE
“Can my housemaid get a UAE visa online?”
Yes, in eligible cases, she can. There is a specific UAE entry-visa route for eligible domestic workers accompanying GCC citizens. Dubai's GDRFA also provides an online service for people accompanying GCC citizens, including helper categories.
What we have learned from experience
After helping GCC families with UAE visa applications for many years, one thing we always recommend is checking the correct visa category before submitting anything.
A domestic worker travelling with a GCC family should not simply be treated as an ordinary tourist applicant. The purpose of travel, her GCC residence status, profession and relationship to the GCC citizen can all be relevant to choosing the appropriate route.
We normally suggest checking:
Passport → GCC residence → profession/status → accompanying GCC family → visa category → documents → application → travel
This simple check can prevent unnecessary problems later.
Can the application be made online?
Yes. Eligible applicants can use the relevant online UAE immigration service. For Dubai, GDRFA's accompanying-person service allows the application and document submission electronically, with the approved visa sent electronically.
Typical documents can include:
- Valid passport
- GCC residence permit/details
- Recent photograph
- Relevant supporting documents
- Information confirming the accompanying GCC family member
The exact requirements depend on the visa category and applicant's circumstances.
Does the housemaid have to travel with the GCC family?
This is important.
The accompanying-person visa is intended for eligible people travelling with a GCC citizen/family. Therefore, don't assume that the visa can be used for independent travel whenever the worker wants. The applicable immigration conditions should be checked before travel.
What if you are not sure which visa to apply for?
This is where we can help.
At eVisa-UAE.org, we provide private UAE visa facilitation and assistance with the application and supporting documents.
