Tadbeer Packages & Visa Cost in UAE 2026: What You Actually Pay
Quick answer: a full Tadbeer package in the UAE costs AED 2,500–7,000 for a complete 2-year employment setup. That price includes the work visa, Emirates ID, medical fitness test, health insurance and the MOHRE employment contract. Where you land in that range depends on the worker's nationality, experience, and your emirate.
What a Tadbeer package includes
Every MOHRE-licensed Tadbeer center must provide a complete legal package — not just a visa stamp:
- 2-year MOHRE employment visa for the domestic worker
- Emirates ID registration
- Medical fitness test
- Health insurance
- MOHRE employment contract (the legal protection for both sides)
- Orientation, and at many centers airport pickup and initial supplies
There are no legal shortcuts to this list — a center quoting far below market usually means something is missing from it.
Package price by what drives it
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino workers cost the most (their government sets the highest minimum salary); African nationalities are usually the most affordable |
| Experience | 5+ years or specialist skills (newborn care, cooking) push toward the top of the range |
| Emirate | Dubai and Abu Dhabi centers price higher than Ajman, RAK or Fujairah |
| Package type | Traditional (you sponsor) vs flexible packages (center sponsors) are priced differently |
Monthly costs after the package
The package is one-time. After that you pay the worker's monthly salary — see our UAE maid salary guide by nationality for current per-month rates.
Part-time instead of full packages
If you don't need a live-in worker, many Tadbeer centers offer part-time and hourly services from roughly AED 35–50 per hour — no visa package needed, the center remains the sponsor.
How to compare centers before paying
- Verify the center is on the MOHRE register (all 138 verified centers are listed on tadbeer.center).
- Ask for the package price in writing, itemized — visa, ID, medical, insurance, contract.
- Compare 2–3 centers in your emirate: compare Tadbeer centers side by side.
- Check per-emirate prices: Dubai and other emirates on tadbeer.center.
FAQ
How much does a Tadbeer visa cost in 2026?
The visa is not sold separately — it comes inside the full package of AED 2,500–7,000, which also covers Emirates ID, medical, insurance and the MOHRE contract.
Why do prices differ so much between centers?
Nationality minimum salaries, worker experience, emirate operating costs, and what extras the center bundles (training, replacement guarantee period, supplies).
Is there a replacement guarantee?
Most centers include a replacement guarantee within the first 3–6 months — confirm the exact period in writing before paying.
Can I pay monthly instead of upfront?
Some centers offer flexible packages where the center remains the sponsor and you pay monthly. The total over 2 years is usually higher than a one-time package.