Regulations for a Work Visa application:

• Passport must be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of entry to the UAE.
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• Only recent colour photographs are accepted (Non-Polaroid) with a white background.
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• Those who are already in the UAE can apply for a change of status inside the country or they can exit the UAE and come back.
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• Change of status option is subject to approval, depending upon the visa type.
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• If you do not fall into one of the above categories, you will require a visa and a sponsor for your visit, and the sponsor normally applies for the visa on your behalf.