Can a property visa holder sponsor domestic staff such as a maid?
Sponsoring domestic staff (maid, nanny, driver) is easiest on the Golden Visa, which allows effectively unlimited helpers, though sponsoring more than five prompts a MOHRE explanation. On the two-year investor visa, sponsoring a maid follows standard MOHRE rules, including an income threshold (commonly cited around AED 25,000/month household) and suitable accommodation. Rules and fees vary.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
