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The Gulf: Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar

Overseas employment through BE&OE licensed Overseas Employment Promoters or registered direct employment, plus visit visas for the UAE.

Route code: SA-EMP-OEPOverseas employmentBE&OE rules apply

Saudi Arabia: overseas employment

Saudi Arabia

Work in Saudi Arabia through a BE&OE licensed Overseas Employment Promoter, or through direct employment registered with the BE&OE, with Protector of Emigrants registration.

  • Your job offer and work visa should come through a BE&OE licensed Overseas Employment Promoter, or through direct employment registered with the BE&OE.
  • You must register with the Protector of Emigrants before you travel.
  • A medical examination at an approved centre is usually required.
  • Never travel on a visit visa to work, and never pay without an official receipt.
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Route code: AE-EMP-OEPOverseas employmentBE&OE rules apply

UAE: overseas employment

United Arab Emirates

Work in the United Arab Emirates through a BE&OE licensed Overseas Employment Promoter, or through direct employment registered with the BE&OE, with Protector of Emigrants registration.

  • Your job offer and work visa should come through a BE&OE licensed Overseas Employment Promoter, or through direct employment registered with the BE&OE.
  • You must register with the Protector of Emigrants before you travel.
  • A medical examination at an approved centre is usually required.
  • Never travel on a visit visa to work, and never pay without an official receipt.
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Route code: QA-EMP-OEPOverseas employmentBE&OE rules apply

Qatar: overseas employment

Qatar

Work in Qatar through a BE&OE licensed Overseas Employment Promoter, or through direct employment registered with the BE&OE, with Protector of Emigrants registration.

  • Your job offer and work visa should come through a BE&OE licensed Overseas Employment Promoter, or through direct employment registered with the BE&OE.
  • You must register with the Protector of Emigrants before you travel.
  • A medical examination at an approved centre is usually required.
  • Never travel on a visit visa to work, and never pay without an official receipt.
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Route code: AE-VISVisit

UAE visit visa

United Arab Emirates

Short visits to the UAE for tourism or to see family and friends.

  • A visit visa doesn't allow you to work in the UAE.
  • Visa types, durations and sponsors change. Check the current options on official UAE portals.
  • Be wary of anyone offering to “convert” a visit visa into a job.
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