Advice on Relocating to Dubai as a Nanny
Relocating to Dubai for a nanny job? Here are some facts to give you a hand.
Have you ever considered relocating to the UAE for a Nanny job?
Nannying in the UAE is becoming increasingly popular. Here, we share our tips covering what you need to know to get ready for your move and after you land in the UAE.
We’ll cover everything regarding visas, health care, accommodation, tax and various other things that can make the exciting endeavour of moving overseas nothing short of stressful!
Visas
For nanny placements in Dubai or Abu Dhabi through Nannies Incorporated, the families arrange all visa formalities for their nannies. The employing family will become the nanny’s sponsor for work permit purposes.
It may, however, be helpful for you to have some information on the process involved.
To live or work in Dubai, you must hold a working visa. To commence your visa application process, you also must have a current, valid job offer.
The working visa allows multiple entries. Therefore you can leave and re-enter for work or vacation as you please with no extra formalities.
Your employer in Dubai/UAE is your sponsor and will need to begin this procedure with the immigration department.
Upon validation, you will receive your labour card. You need this labour card to apply for a residence visa, which lasts for three years. After three years, you can apply for renewal. For foreigners residing in Dubai, this visa is mandatory.
Housing
Most of our placements in Dubai are typically ‘live-in’ (i.e. the family will provide you with housing in their home). If you do need to provide your own accommodation, it is best to do this through an estate agency. The growing demand for property in Dubai makes searching on your own quite tricky!
Health care
To obtain a public ‘health card’ in Dubai, you will need to go to a health care office and present them with your official documents, including your passport, certificate of employment, two passport photos and a signed application form. After you receive your ‘health card’, you can receive free treatment at any of the hospitals in the public health system in Dubai. Hospitals, care and treatments are of very high quality in Dubai.
Bank accounts
Opening a bank account in Dubai is a fairly straightforward process. You will need to bring the following documents to the bank:
Passport
Copy of your rental agreement
Residence visa
Two photographs
A letter from your employer detailing the amount of money to be transferred to your account on a monthly basis.
Upon presentation of these documents, you will receive either a debit or credit card. International credit cards are widely accepted in Dubai, however cheques are rarely accepted.
Looking for a Nanny job in the Middle East?
For more information and to find out more about our latest exciting nanny vacancies in the UAE, or elsewhere in the Middle East, contact Nannies Incorporated and check out http://www.nanniesinc.com/positions.
