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What visa do I need to look for a job in UAE?
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Visa options for job searching in UAE include: 1) Visit visa/tourist visa (most common) - valid for 30, 60, or 90 days depending on nationality, allowing legal stay while job hunting but not legal employment; 2) Job seeker visa - specialized 60-day visa specifically for job searching (requires bachelor's degree, proof of funds); 3) Multiple-entry tourist visa - 5-year visa allowing multiple visits for qualified professionals and graduates of top universities; 4) Golden visa - 10-year residency for highly qualified professionals (requires meeting specific criteria); 5) Freelance permit - for self-employed professionals in certain fields, allowing residence while seeking clients; 6) Virtual working program - one-year remote work visa for employed professionals earning minimum $5,000 monthly; 7) Family sponsorship - if you have family members already residing in UAE; 8) Transit visa for short visits. Important considerations: tourist visas prohibit formal employment until converted to work visa; overstaying results in fines; extensions are possible for most visa types; some nationalities face more restrictions than others; legitimate employment requires proper work permit regardless of entry visa type. Most job seekers enter on tourist visa, secure employment, then convert to proper employment visa through their new employer.
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