Compare Tadbeer and private sponsorship, understand real domestic worker visa costs, and get direct guidance on the route that fits your family best.
Typical ranges for a maid or nanny visa in Dubai, depending on the route you choose.
Both are valid. The difference is who officially sponsors the worker and who carries the administrative burden.
You are the direct sponsor. This gives you more control, but you also handle more of the process yourself.
A government-approved centre becomes the official sponsor and manages most of the administration for you.
| Comparison point | Private Sponsorship | Tadbeer |
|---|---|---|
| Official sponsor | The family | A Tadbeer centre |
| Admin effort | Higher | Lower |
| Typical cost pattern | Usually lower base cost | Usually more bundled and managed |
| Best for | Families who already know their worker | Families wanting convenience and support |
| Renewals and cancellations | Managed directly by the family | Usually coordinated by the centre |
From entry permit to final visa stamping, here is the overall flow most domestic worker applications follow.
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Costs, Tadbeer, renewals and the process answered.
A maid visa allows a UAE resident to legally sponsor a domestic worker to live and work in their home. You can apply through Private Sponsorship, where your family is the direct sponsor, or through a Tadbeer centre that manages the process for you.
Private Sponsorship usually costs AED 6,000-11,000+ including government fees, Emirates ID, medical fitness and health insurance. A Tadbeer package usually runs AED 7,000-12,000 for a 2-year visa.
Renewal should be done before the current visa expires. It usually includes a new medical test, Emirates ID renewal, health insurance renewal and updated registrations. Tadbeer families usually have this handled by the centre.
Tadbeer is the UAE government domestic worker service programme under MOHRE. Tadbeer centres act as licensed intermediaries and usually handle visa sponsorship, contracts, salary transfers, insurance and ongoing support.
With a Tadbeer visa, the centre is the official sponsor. With Private Sponsorship, the family is the direct sponsor and manages the paperwork directly. Tadbeer suits families wanting a managed service.
Standard processing usually takes 2-4 weeks from entry permit to residence visa stamping. Fast-track services can reduce this to 7-10 working days depending on documents and the worker's location.
For Private Sponsorship you typically need the sponsor's UAE residence visa, Emirates ID, salary certificate or bank statement, tenancy contract or title deed, passport photos, and the worker's passport copy. Tadbeer usually handles most documentation on your behalf.
If you already know the worker and want direct control with lower total cost, Private Sponsorship is often the better fit. If you want a more managed process with less administration, Tadbeer is usually the easier route.
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