Esse India is a government-registered UAE visa consultant based in Delhi. Officially called the Job Exploration Entry Permit, the UAE Job Seeker Visa lets skilled professionals fly into Dubai or Abu Dhabi on their own — no employer sponsor or local host required — and job-hunt on the ground for 60, 90, or 120 days. Our consultants guide you through eligibility, documentation, and filing at every step.
Formally called the Job Exploration Entry Permit (also referred to as the Jobseeker Visit Visa on the UAE Government Portal), this permit was introduced to let skilled, qualified professionals enter the UAE independently — without a company sponsor or a host — purely to search for work, attend interviews, and network before committing to a role. As a UAE Job Seeker Visa consultant in Delhi, Esse India tracks ICP and GDRFA rules closely and translates them into a clear, step-by-step plan for each applicant.
You apply on your own through ICP Smart Services or GDRFA (Dubai) — no employer or UAE resident has to vouch for you.
Choose 60, 90, or 120 days depending on how long you realistically need to job-hunt and interview.
You cannot legally work on this permit — it only covers interviews, networking, and job-hunting activity.
Once you receive an offer, your new employer converts your status into a standard UAE Employment Visa and residence permit.
The permit is issued for a single, fixed validity period — pick the option that best matches your job-search timeline. Our Delhi-based consultants help you weigh the trade-offs before you file.
Best for a focused, short job-search trip when you already have interviews lined up before you travel.
Lowest fee tier Single entryA balanced middle option, giving you time to network, attend multiple interview rounds, and negotiate offers.
Mid fee tier Single entryThe maximum validity — ideal if you're job-hunting cold, without confirmed interviews before arrival.
Highest fee tier Single entryThis permit is built for skilled candidates, not general labour. You typically need to meet one of two routes recognised by MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation). Our Delhi office reviews every profile against these routes before we recommend a duration.
Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher and fall under MOHRE Skill Levels 1–3.
Graduated within the last 2 years from a university ranked in the global top 500.
Financial and insurance proof is checked for every applicant, regardless of route.
Our Delhi immigration consultants verify every one of these before filing, so nothing holds up your application at ICP or GDRFA.
Soft-copy "intent letters" from employers are no longer accepted — only attested academic and financial documents.
Esse India is a government-registered UAE visa consultant headquartered in New Delhi, with over 8 years of experience and a 4.9/5 rating from 700+ clients. We specialise in the UAE Job Seeker Visa (Job Exploration Entry Permit), basing every recommendation on rules published directly by ICP and GDRFA rather than second-hand information.
Officially the Job Exploration Entry Permit, it is a single-entry visit visa that lets skilled foreign professionals enter the UAE for 60, 90, or 120 days to search for work — without needing an employer sponsor or a local host.
No. This permit only allows you to attend interviews, network, and search for employment. Once you accept an offer, your employer must convert your status into a standard UAE Employment Visa before you can legally start work.
You generally need a Bachelor's degree or higher and must fall under MOHRE Skill Levels 1–3, OR be a recent graduate (within the last 2 years) from a university ranked in the global top 500. Proof of funds and valid insurance are required either way.
Government fees rise with duration and typically sit in the AED 1,500–1,900 range across the 60/90/120-day tiers, plus a refundable security deposit of roughly AED 1,000. Exact fees are set by ICP/GDRFA and can change — Esse India confirms the current schedule before you apply.
No. Once your chosen validity period (60, 90, or 120 days) expires, you must either exit the UAE or have secured a job offer and started the conversion to an Employment Visa. Overstaying triggers daily fines.
This is a single-entry, self-sponsored permit issued only to the applicant — family sponsorship isn't available on it. Once you secure a job and convert to a UAE residence visa, you can then sponsor eligible family members through the standard process.
Your new employer initiates the standard UAE Employment Visa process — including a medical fitness test taken inside the UAE, Emirates ID registration, and residency stamping. The job seeker permit itself doesn't convert automatically; it's the entry point, not the final status.
Fees depend on your chosen validity, profile, and any additional services required. As a Delhi-based UAE visa consultant, Esse India provides a transparent quote in writing before you pay anything — ask for a full breakdown at your first meeting.
Book a free assessment with our Delhi-based UAE immigration consultants — we'll confirm your eligibility route and the right visa duration, no obligation, no pressure.
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