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Post-Study Work Visa in Dubai
Graduates can move to an employment visa; outstanding graduates may qualify for a Golden Visa. After that: golden Visa for outstanding graduates and high earners (there is no general PR route).
- Graduates can move to an employment visa
- Golden Visa for outstanding graduates and high earners
- Program selection
- Visa support
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Post-Study Work Visa in Dubai
Graduates can move to an employment visa; outstanding graduates may qualify for a Golden Visa. After that: golden Visa for outstanding graduates and high earners (there is no general PR route).
Official sources: UAE Government — Studying in the UAE
Dubai at a glance
- Work during study
- Part-time work with university approval and a work permit
- Minimum pay
- No general minimum wage for private-sector jobs
- After graduation
- Graduates can move to an employment visa; outstanding graduates may qualify for a Golden Visa
- Longer term
- Golden Visa for outstanding graduates and high earners (there is no general PR route)
Route
After graduation
Plan
Planning for work after your degree
- 01
Choose an eligible program
Check the program length and type qualify for post-study work before you enrol.
- 02
Build experience
Part-time work with university approval and a work permit
- 03
Apply on time
Apply for the post-study permission before your student status ends.
- 04
Move to a work route
Golden Visa for outstanding graduates and high earners (there is no general PR route)
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Part-time work with university approval and a work permit
No general minimum wage for private-sector jobs
Graduates can move to an employment visa; outstanding graduates may qualify for a Golden Visa
Possible routes: Employment visa with a job offer and Golden Visa for outstanding graduates and high earners (there is no general PR route).
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