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If you want to find the best domestic helper in Dubai, you have several options:
Option 1: Maid Agencies
You can go to any Maid agencies in UAE. They will help you chose the right helper for you. They will handle the recruitment process, visa and training. The top 5 agencies in UAE are:
Option 2: Online platforms and Classifieds
You can serf any of these platforms where you can find wide range of choices, and you can talk directly with potential helpers.
Option 3: Embassies and Consulates
Some Embassies/ Consulates provide a list of recommended helper or domestic worker. You can always check them.
Option 4: Direct Hire
It is possible to hire a maid directly from another country, but is complex and all depends on many conditions.
How can you get?
1- You and the maid must go to the Dubai Naturalization and Residence Department (DNRD)
2- Get the following documents:
- Your own salary certificate and labour contract.
- Your tenancy agreement.
- Your passport (and a copy)
- Copy of the maid’s passport (and original passport with entry permit after arrival in the UAE)
- Passport photos of the maid (8 copies)
- AED 2,000 deposit for entry visa (refundable upon cancellation of maid visa)
- AED 5,100 for residence visa (annual cost)
- AED 300-400 for health card (annual cost)
- AED 500 for other fees
3- After the employment contract has been issued, you will go to the Maid visa department in DNRD get the contract stamped.
4- In the following days, you and the maid should go to the hospital(bring the documents) for her medical test. You should get her medical test results within a few days. She will be tested for:
- Hepatitis B
- Syphilis
- HIV
- Leprosy
- TB
- Pregnancy
5- Go back to the DNRD or immigration department. Bring her health card, medical test results, and other documents listed above. The DNRD will complete her labour contract, (signed by you and the maid). You will then go from one counter to the next for:
- Residence visa to be stamped in maid passport
- The Labour card
If you decided to chose this process, it is so risky for you and very complex. We advise that you go to a professional maid agency and let them take control.
