What the domestic worker package includes
- Employment contract and health insurance.
- Work permit (and cancellation when the contract ends).
- Entry visa and status change if the worker is already in the UAE.
- Medical fitness test: AED 320 for domestic workers at Dubai Health (standard service).
- Residence permit and Emirates ID.
Where to apply
Start the package on Dubai Now with the worker’s identity and passport details, or go to a Tadbeer centre, which handles recruitment, contracts and paperwork for families. Tadbeer centres charge their own fees for recruitment and services.
Service charge cap
For some MOHRE domestic worker transactions, such as updating the details of a domestic worker’s work permit, MOHRE’s service page caps the service centre’s charge at AED 72, excluding taxes and collection fees. This cap applies to the services where MOHRE states it, not to every transaction.
This is an independent guide, not a government website. Fees are copied from the official service pages; the final amount is the one shown when you pay on GDRFA Dubai, MOHRE or the Tadbeer centre.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maid visa cost in Dubai?
GDRFA does not publish a single total for the domestic worker package. Known parts include the AED 320 medical test for domestic workers at Dubai Health and the Emirates ID (AED 100 per year plus AED 100); the rest is shown when you apply.
Do I need a Tadbeer centre to hire a maid?
No. You can use the domestic worker package on Dubai Now. Tadbeer centres help with recruitment, contracts and paperwork.
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Official sources: GDRFA Dubai – domestic worker package · GDRFA Dubai – domestic worker package components · MOHRE – updating a domestic worker’s work permit. Checked on 29 October 2026. This guide does not replace official information.