I am planning to work in Dubai and as a qualified accountant there appear to be plenty of opportunities. I would like to go with my girlfriend. Do you know if she would automatically be entitled to work under my work permit or would she have to apply separately? If she has to apply do you know what the entry requirements are or where I could find out?
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You can only come with your spouse, that too If the company that you are going to work for allows you to enter with her. If they do not allow you then you could sponsor her visit visa once you are here and have Residence Visa stamped on your passport. For that you have to have a certain level of income, probably around 7-8k dhs / month. For her work permit, she has to apply separately.
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You can not spnsor a girlfriend. It's also considered illegal to live together being unmarried. If your gf belongs to one of the 34 nationalities who are able to obtain a visit visa (see first link) up on arrival, she can come here and look for a job. For requirements please read the second link. If she is not able to obtain a visit visa up on arrival a visa for her has to be sponsored by a tour operator, travel agency or hotel. Please note: you can only sponsor a wife, family member or friend. Your work permit and the labour contract from Labour Department is only for you. If your gf lands a job, her company will provide the necessary papers for her. Also when Dubai is a very open and westernized country, sharia law still applies. If she ever will become pregnant while unmarried, she'll face trouble. Please be carefull. All the best! http://travelpuppy.com/uae/visa-passport.htm http://www.gulfnews.com/uaessentials/residentsguide/getting_started/10103116.html To sponsor a wife your income has to be DHS 3.000 accomodation provided or DHS 4.500 without housing.
