A Tadbeer maid visa is a UAE domestic worker visa arranged through a Tadbeer centre – a service centre licensed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). The centre can sponsor your maid or nanny for you, so you skip the salary test and most of the paperwork. At Derby, a 2-year Tadbeer visa costs AED 7,139 + VAT plus AED 160 a month (VAT included), or AED 9,499 (VAT excluded) as a lump sum.
Below we explain how Tadbeer works, what a Tadbeer visa costs and includes, and how to apply in a few minutes.
Key facts
- Tadbeer centres are licensed by MoHRE to recruit domestic workers and handle their visas.
- MoHRE lists approved centres on its website – there are around 100 across the UAE.
- The centre can be the sponsor, so no minimum salary applies to you at Derby.
- Derby Tadbeer visa: AED 7,139 + VAT + AED 160/month (VAT included), or AED 9,499 lump sum (VAT excl.).
- Works for maids and nannies, in every emirate, at the same price.
What is Tadbeer?
Tadbeer is the UAE's network of government-licensed centres for domestic worker services. MoHRE authorises each centre to recruit domestic workers and to manage their visas – issuing new visas, renewals, transfers and cancellations – under one regulated system.
The idea is simple: instead of families dealing with several government departments, a licensed centre handles the whole process and must follow MoHRE's rules. The UAE's domestic workers law (Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022) also sets duties for licensed recruiters, for example they must not charge the worker any recruitment fees, and if a centre breaches the contract terms, the law provides remedies such as a replacement worker or a refund of recruitment fees.
Derby Domestic Workers Services LLC is a MoHRE-approved Tadbeer centre with more than 12 years of experience and over 12,000 visas issued.
How a Tadbeer housemaid visa works
With a Tadbeer visa for a maid, the centre acts as the sponsor and your household is where she works. This is different from private sponsorship, where the maid is on your own sponsor file.
| Tadbeer visa (Derby) | Private sponsorship | |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor | Derby | You |
| Minimum salary for you | None | AED 25,000 family income (expats, per MoHRE) |
| Proof of housing and salary documents | Not needed from you as sponsor | Required |
| Visa length | 2 years | Usually 1 year for residents (per MoHRE) |
| Government office visits | None – fully online | Typically 6+ |
| Typical 2-year cost | AED 7,139 + VAT + AED 160/month (VAT included), or AED 9,499 (VAT excl.) | Typically AED 17,000+ (Derby's comparison) |
For a deeper look at both models, read private sponsorship vs a maid visa company.
Tadbeer visa cost
There is no single government price for a Tadbeer visa – each centre sets its own package price, and what is included varies. That is why it pays to compare the full two-year total, not just the headline figure.
At Derby, there are two options:
- Maid or Nanny Visa – 2 Years (monthly plan): AED 7,139 + VAT for two years, plus an agency fee of AED 160 per month (VAT included). Includes the entry permit or status change, medical, Emirates ID, 2-year health insurance and travel NOC.
- Lump-Sum Package: AED 9,499 (VAT excluded), paid once, with no monthly agency fee. Includes the 2-year visa, 2-year medical insurance, dedicated customer support and ILOE. *T&Cs apply.
Split payments with 0% interest are available. Visa renewals and transfers are quoted on request. For a line-by-line comparison with sponsoring yourself, see our maid visa cost in Dubai guide.
Tadbeer nanny visa and other domestic workers
Tadbeer centres cover a range of domestic roles, not only housemaids. A Tadbeer nanny visa works in exactly the same way as a maid visa: the centre sponsors the nanny and she cares for your children at home. Derby's Maid or Nanny Visa is one product at one price, whichever role she fills. Read more in our nanny visa in Dubai guide.
Derby sponsors maids and nannies aged 18 to 60, whether they are already in the UAE or outside it. From outside the UAE, we currently sponsor maids from India and the Philippines. All nationalities are subject to visa approval.
If you would rather not find a maid yourself, Derby also offers full-time live-in and live-out maids, with the visa and insurance included, a video interview before hiring and free replacement.
Who is a Tadbeer visa best for?
A Tadbeer visa suits most families, but it is especially useful if your household income is below the AED 25,000 private sponsorship threshold, if you are busy and cannot take time off for several government appointments, or if you want one fixed price instead of paying each fee separately. Golden Visa holders and UAE nationals can also use Derby at the same price and with the same process.
How to apply for a Tadbeer visa with Derby
- Apply online in about 5 minutes. Choose the monthly plan or the Lump-Sum Package.
- Send the maid's or nanny's documents. A dedicated team member tells you exactly what is needed.
- Sign the contract online. No office visits at any stage.
- Free concierge for appointments in Dubai. We pick up, drop off and assist your maid for her medical test and Emirates ID biometrics.
- Visa issued. Processing from 7 working days. Salary runs through WPS-protected payroll, and she receives her own ATM card.
Want to know what happens behind the scenes? Our step-by-step maid visa process explains each government stage.
Checklist: choosing a Tadbeer centre
- Is it MoHRE-approved? Check the list of domestic workers service centres on mohre.gov.ae.
- What does the price include? Look for medical, Emirates ID, health insurance and travel NOC.
- Are there monthly fees? Add them up over two years.
- How many office visits? Online processes save you time.
- Who do you speak to? A named person is far easier than a call centre.
- Is the price the same in your emirate? At Derby it is the same across the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tadbeer maid visa?
A Tadbeer maid visa is a domestic worker visa arranged through a Tadbeer centre, a service centre licensed by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). The centre can act as the maid's sponsor, so the family does not need to meet the private sponsorship conditions.
How much does a Tadbeer visa cost?
Prices vary from centre to centre. At Derby, a 2-year Tadbeer maid or nanny visa costs AED 7,139 + VAT plus AED 160 per month (VAT included), or AED 9,499 (VAT excluded) as a one-time Lump-Sum Package.
Is a Tadbeer visa available for nannies?
Yes. Tadbeer centres handle visas for maids, nannies and other domestic workers. Derby's Maid or Nanny Visa covers both, at the same price.
Do I need a minimum salary for a Tadbeer visa?
Not with Derby. Because Derby is the sponsor, there is no minimum salary requirement for the customer. Private sponsors, by contrast, must show family income of at least AED 25,000 a month under MoHRE rules.
How can I check that a Tadbeer centre is approved?
MoHRE publishes a list of approved domestic workers service centres on its website. You can check a centre there before you pay. Derby is a MoHRE-approved Tadbeer centre.
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