How to Hire a Maid in UAE
Hiring a maid in Dubai, UAE is unlike most countries in the world, as there are specific rules and regulations governing the recruitment process. But rest assured, you will learn everything you need to, in this article.
It would be mildly surprising to know that there is a great scope of work outside the technological and professional realm in Dubai. As those that work in a professional job are occupied with their work, there remains a need for nonprofessionals that take care of the domestic chores.
Managing daily activities like cooking food, cleaning the house, doing the dishes, etc. becomes challenging once you’ve embarked on a 9–5 job schedule. Even if you do manage to squeeze your daily chores into your schedule, it’d be hard to find time for yourself. And if you’re a businessperson looking to carry out a Dubai business setup, it gets next to impossible for you to manage time.
Hence, it would be reasonable for you to hire someone experienced and trustworthy to take care of all the household activities. Concurrently, the demand for maids is ever-increasing. However, not everyone is well-informed on the procedure of hiring a house help in UAE.
Prerequisites to Hiring a Maid in Dubai
You must mandatorily meet the following conditions when hiring a maid in Dubai:
You may hire a maid whose home country is among the following:
- Bangladesh
- Ethiopia
- India
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
Hiring a maid from any country other than the ones listed above is not permitted.
- Only the sponsor or head of the family (typically a male) is allowed to hire a maid.
- The maid should not be less than 30 years of age.
- The wage structure of the maid must align with the nationality of the maid, as each country has a set of different rules for wages.
- The sponsor must earn a minimum salary of AED 6,000 per month. If they have an accommodation facility, the minimum salary requirement stays at AED 5,000.
- Bachelors are not permitted to hire a maid.
Documents Needed
- Emirates ID
- Residence Visa
- Domestic Worker Card
- Medical Fitness Report
- Residence Stamp on Maid’s Passport
Documents Required for Application of Maid Visa
- A copy of maid’s passport and Passport sized Photo
- Attested Marriage Certificate of the sponsor
- Sponsor’s IBAN
- Tenancy contract — must specify the availability of 2 bedrooms
- An affidavit stating that the sponsor shall not hold any relationship with the maid except that of an employer and an employee.
- The sponsor and their spouse must submit a copy of their respective passports
- Original Emirates ID of the sponsor
- Electricity and Water bill of the sponsor
- Labour Contract
Depending on whether the sponsor is a UAE national or someone working for the government, the requirements will vary. Be sure to check out the website of the government body responsible for overseeing the respective procedure.
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