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Posted on Originally published at yalahdubai.com

Dubai Domestic Worker Visa 2026: New 6-Step GDRFA Process Explained

GDRFA Dubai has digitised the domestic worker (housemaid, nanny, driver) visa process, cutting it from 11 steps down to 6, and reducing required in-person visits from six down to a maximum of two.

The new integrated service bundles the employment contract, health insurance, work permit, medical fitness test, and Emirates ID issuance into a single digital journey via the DubaiNow app.

The full guide covers who counts as a domestic worker under UAE rules, sponsor eligibility and income thresholds, the new 6-step process, required documents, official fees, and how this differs from a standard MOHRE employment visa:

Read the full guide: Dubai Domestic Worker Visa 2026: New 6-Step GDRFA Process, Requirements and Fees Explained

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