Jobs in the UAE for Belarusians

How to find a job in the UAE for Belarusians, rules for safe travel and stay in the country.

The UAE Labor Code was created by the Ministry of Labor and the Immigration Service, and the main issues of labor relations are regulated by Articles 8 and 12. UAE labor legislation protects the rights of hired workers regardless of their nationality.

The maximum permitted working hours according to Emirati law is 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week. However, considering that the majority of foreigners work in the tourism and hotel business, the working day can be extended to 9 hours, and any additional work must be paid as overtime. All overtime payments are made hourly. The same applies to work on holidays and weekends. There are 10 official holidays in the country, and Friday is the weekend. If an employee has worked for at least 6 months, he is given 2 additional days of leave per month, and after a year, he can take a 30-day paid leave and go home.

A mandatory condition for working in the UAE is a 6-month probationary period, during which the employer can terminate a person's employment by giving 1 day's notice. Basically, this happens for good reasons: the employee is unable to cope with the work, violates internal regulations, or disobeys superiors. If the employment contract is terminated after the probationary period, the employer must give notice of termination no later than 30 days, and if the employee has worked for less than 1 year, the employer may require the return of funds spent on his employment (visa processing, travel to the place of work, etc.). During the probationary period, sick leave is not paid, and after its completion, it is provided for a period of no more than 90 days.

After the end of the labor contract, the employer pays a severance allowance for length of service. It is calculated as the sum of salaries for 21 days worked per year during the first five years, and thereafter as the sum for 30 working days. The total amount of such payments cannot exceed the amount of salaries for 2 years.

After the cancellation of the labor contract, regardless of who initiated it, the employee receives a ban on working in the Emirates for the next 6 months. If the dismissal was due to a violation of the rules, the immigration service may extend the ban period to 1 year, but the former employer may give official permission to work for another company or

The requirements for any job in the UAE are standard: education, language proficiency, good health, and professional skills. Additional information can be found at the link: http://visasam.ru/emigration/rabota/rabota-v-oae.html

The following documents are required to obtain a visa:

1. An employment contract signed by the employer and the candidate (a copy is also allowed).

2. A colored copy of the first page of the candidate's passport.

3. A 3*4 photo on a white background in electronic format.

4. A completed visa application form.

Additional information can be found on the website of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the Republic of Belarus https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/ru-ru/missions/minsk

After the candidate signs the contract, a work visa is issued, allowing the candidate to legally stay and work in the country.

A work visa is an entry permit for working in the Emirates (Entry Permit), which is issued by a UAE company. The company sends a colored scan of the confirmation to the employee by email, and after entering the UAE, a sticker visa (Employment Visa) is affixed to the passport.

Employment Visa - visa sample.

Entry into the country is carried out with an Employment Visa. Its issuance takes place in the UAE without your participation. It is valid for 60 days and allows you to work only for the employer specified in it.

Upon receipt of the work visa, the date of arrival of the candidate in the UAE is согласовывается and an air ticket is provided for the route from the candidate's country of residence to the UAE. The employer organizes a meeting for the candidate at the airport and transportation to their place of residence, which has been arranged in advance.

During this period (60 days), while in the UAE, you undergo a local medical examination: you donate blood and have an X-ray at a state clinic. Having received approval from the clinic, the employer issues a 3-year Resident Visa for you within 10 days, which includes a residence permit (Stay Permit) and a work permit (Work Permit). This procedure fully complies with UAE labor legislation. Any candidate has the right to contact the UAE embassy to confirm the authenticity of the work visa issued to them by providing its number, as well as to verify the legal activity of the employer (Sponsor) who issued it.

How long does it take from the selection of a resume by the employer to employment?

The timing depends on many factors. On average, from the moment the candidate sends the Application Form to the employer until the invitation for an interview, it takes from 3 days to 3 weeks. If the candidate successfully passes the interview, the work contract is provided within the next 3 days to 3 weeks. From the moment the work contract is signed until the visa is received, it takes from 5 days to 6 weeks. After receiving the visa, departure for work is carried out within 5-14 days.

As a result, the employment process takes from 2 weeks to 2 months from the moment the work contract is signed with the employer.

Is it necessary to undergo a medical examination before departure?

Yes. This is a mandatory requirement of UAE employers. Usually, having test results for tuberculosis, hepatitis (B, C) and AIDS is sufficient, but sometimes the employer provides their own medical form, according to which you must undergo the required medical examination.

List of documents for an employer in the UAE for obtaining a work visa for a foreigner:

http://rr-buro.ru/article/rabochaya-viza-i-rezidentskaya-viza-vnzh-oae