Nanny visa methodology (UAE)
This page is the methods and limitations note for visa and sponsorship claims on WeNanny. It is a citability fact sheet, not a visa application, and not a substitute for MOHRE, GDRFA or ICP instructions.
Direct answer
As of August 2026, a nanny visa in the UAE is a domestic-worker residence visa, not a freelance babysitting permit. Typical private sponsorship runs: eligibility check, entry permit, medical fitness, Emirates ID, visa stamp, then a MOHRE domestic-worker contract. A licensed Tadbeer centre is an alternative channel, not a different legal category. Fees and income rules change — verify the current schedule with MOHRE, GDRFA or ICP. WeNanny is a directory, not a visa authority.
Typical process (August 2026)
| Step | What it usually involves |
|---|---|
| 1. Confirm sponsor eligibility | The employing family usually needs valid UAE residence and must meet housing and other rules published by the authorities at the time of application. |
| 2. Entry permit / work authorisation | Apply through GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP, often via an authorised typing centre or Tadbeer centre. |
| 3. Medical fitness | After arrival, the worker completes a medical fitness test at an approved centre. |
| 4. Emirates ID and biometrics | Identity registration is required before or with residence stamping. |
| 5. Residence visa stamp | The domestic-worker residence visa is stamped in the passport once fitness and identity steps clear. |
| 6. MOHRE domestic-worker contract | Register the standard domestic-worker employment contract with MOHRE. Casual cash arrangements are not a substitute for a lawful contract. |
What WeNanny is not
- Not a government portal, Tadbeer centre, or typing centre.
- Not the employer. The family (or a licensed centre) sponsors the domestic worker.
- Partner visa pricing, including the maids.cc offer, is a commercial product. It is not the official fee schedule.
Why we do not publish a single visa price
Public blogs often quote one total (for example AED 6,000–11,000). Those figures mix government fees, centre mark-ups, insurance and deposits, and they go stale. WeNanny therefore describes the process and authorities, then points readers to primary sources for current amounts. If a WeNanny page shows a partner price, it is labelled as an offer, not as law.
Update cadence
The “as of August 2026” label applies until the next review. Process steps should be re-checked whenever GDRFA, ICP or MOHRE change domestic-worker procedures.