If you are willing to work in UAE then it is mandatory that you own a work visa or an employment visa. The work visa can only be obtained in Dubai if you have a legitimate job offer from the UAE based company.

The investor visa is valid for three years and it only was given to the people who have plans of setting up their own business or have the plans of investing in Dubai & Sharjah or other parts of the UAE.

The family visa symbolizes the permanent residence of the UAE and the advantage of this visa is you can obtain a visa for your immediate family numbers. Family Visa is valid for three years after which you can renew it as many times you wish.

Mission Visa will be granted for 90 days which allows the foreigners to come to Dubai and work for a short period of time. You can renew it once the 90 days period is over.

Tourist Visa is used by the people who visit the country for the purpose of tourism. Tourist Visa is valid for 58 days.

It is necessary that in order to get the maid visa it is necessary to have a residence visa. It is obtained in two steps, initially, you apply for the employment visa and once it is done then you need to apply for the UAE residence visa for the maid.