A full-time live-in maid is a domestic worker who lives in the employer’s home and provides ongoing household support. Depending on the family’s needs, a live-in maid may assist with cleaning, laundry, ironing, meal preparation, childcare, elderly care, and general housekeeping duties.

The required documents typically include the sponsor’s Emirates ID, passport copy, UAE residence visa, salary certificate or labour contract (where applicable), tenancy contract (Ejari), and the domestic worker’s passport and passport-sized photographs. Additional documents may be requested depending on the application.

A live-in maid resides in the employer’s home and provides continuous household support, while a part-time maid visits for a limited number of hours or days each week without living in the household.

Depending on your household requirements, you may hire:

• Housemaids
• Nannies
• Caregivers
• Housekeepers
• Cooks
• Family Drivers
• Other approved domestic worker categories

Responsibilities vary according to the employment agreement but commonly include household cleaning, laundry, ironing, meal preparation, organising the home, childcare support, and assisting elderly family members where applicable.

Yes. Depending on the recruitment option you choose, you may be able to select a domestic worker based on experience, language skills, nationality, or personal preference. Direct recruitment may also be available if you already know the worker you wish to hire.

The required documents generally include the sponsor’s Emirates ID, passport, UAE residence visa, and supporting documents, along with the domestic worker’s passport and other application documents. Requirements may vary depending on the worker’s nationality and the recruitment process.

Yes. Domestic workers are generally required to complete a medical fitness examination before a residence visa can be issued or activated, in accordance with current UAE regulations.

Yes. Emirates ID registration is typically completed as part of the residence visa process for domestic workers.

The recruitment timeline depends on several factors, including document readiness, recruitment method, the worker’s country of origin, travel arrangements, and approvals from the relevant authorities.

Yes. Eligible sponsors may recruit domestic workers from approved countries through direct recruitment or authorised recruitment channels, subject to current UAE regulations.

Employers are generally responsible for completing sponsorship procedures, providing agreed wages, offering suitable accommodation for live-in workers, maintaining a safe working environment, renewing the residence visa on time, and complying with applicable UAE regulations.

Yes. Domestic worker residence visas can generally be renewed before they expire, provided the sponsor and domestic worker continue to meet the applicable requirements.

If the employment relationship ends, the sponsor may need to complete the appropriate visa cancellation or sponsorship transfer procedures in accordance with UAE regulations.

Yes. Depending on your family’s needs, you may hire approved domestic worker categories such as nannies, caregivers, cooks, or family drivers, provided the applicable sponsorship requirements are met.

Tadbeer Company provides guidance throughout the recruitment process, helping employers understand documentation requirements, sponsorship procedures, visa processing, and domestic worker regulations while supporting them from the initial enquiry to post-recruitment services.

Yes. We continue to assist employers with related services such as maid visa renewals, visa cancellations, sponsorship updates, direct recruitment, and other domestic worker services whenever required.

Getting started is simple. Determine the type of domestic worker your family needs, prepare the required documents, and speak with our team to learn about the available recruitment options and the next steps in the process.