How to Get a Copy of Your Housemaid Visa in Dubai

If you’ve already sponsored a housemaid in Dubai and need a copy of her visa (residence visa page/entry permit/work permit), you can retrieve it through official government portals or via the Tadbeer system, depending on how the visa was processed. Here’s how to do it in 2026.

1. Identify How the Visa Was Issued

The retrieval method depends on the sponsorship route:

  • Direct sponsorship (you sponsored the maid under your own name via GDRFA/MOHRE)
  • Tadbeer agency sponsorship (licensed domestic worker agency handled the process)

Your next steps differ slightly based on this.

2. If You Sponsored Directly (GDRFA/MOHRE)

Option A: GDRFA Dubai App or Website

  1. Log in to the GDRFA Dubai portal or app using your UAE Pass or sponsor credentials.
  1. Navigate to “Visa Services” or “Residency Services”.
  2. Look for options like:
    • “Print Visa”
    • “Visa Copy”
    • “Residency Visa Inquiry”
  3. Enter the maid’s passport number , file number , or application reference.
  4. Download/print the e-visa copy (typically a PDF showing the residence visa details).

Tip: The same portal often allows you to view and print the entry permit , change of status , and residence visa at different stages.

Option B: MOHRE / Tasheel (for Work Permit & Contract)

If you specifically need the work permit or domestic employment contract :

  1. Log in to the MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation) portal or app (or visit a Tasheel/Typing Center).
  1. Use your establishment/sponsor file to access domestic worker records.
  2. Download/print:
    • Domestic worker work permit
    • Standard employment contract (Arabic/English)

These documents are often required alongside the visa for record-keeping or renewal.

3. If the Visa Was Processed via Tadbeer

If you used a Tadbeer center (licensed domestic worker agency):

  1. Contact your Tadbeer service center directly.
  2. Provide:
    • Sponsor’s Emirates ID
    • Maid’s passport number and name
    • Your Tadbeer file/reference number
  3. Request:
    • A soft copy of the residence visa
    • Work permit and employment contract
    • Any entry permit or change of status documents

Most Tadbeer centers maintain digital records and can email or WhatsApp you a copy quickly.

Some centers also provide access via their own online portals if you have a login.

4. Visit a Typing Center or Amer Center (Offline Option)

If portals aren’t working or you prefer in-person service:

  1. Go to an Amer Center , Tasheel , or approved typing center in Dubai.
  2. Bring:
    • Your Emirates ID (original + copy)
    • Maid’s passport copy
    • Any reference numbers you have (file number, application number)
  3. Request a visa copy printout or reprint of the residence visa.

They can access GDRFA/MOHRE systems and print official copies for a small fee.

5. What Exactly You Can Get a Copy Of

Depending on your need, you can request:

  • Entry Permit (initial visa to bring the maid into UAE or change status)
  • Change of Status approval (if she was already in the country)
  • Residence Visa (the stamped visa in the passport, available as e-visa)
  • Emirates ID application receipt (not the card itself, but the application status)
  • Domestic work permit & employment contract

These are often required for:

  • Renewals
  • Changing agencies
  • Opening bank accounts (in some cases)
  • Keeping your own records

6. Documents You’ll Likely Need to Request a Copy

Whether online or offline, keep these ready:

  • Sponsor’s Emirates ID
  • Sponsor’s passport copy (sometimes requested)
  • Maid’s passport copy
  • File number / application number (if you have any old SMS or email from GDRFA/MOHRE/Tadbeer)
  • Proof of accommodation (rarely needed just for a copy, but good to have)

7. Common Issues & Quick Fixes

  • “No record found”
    • Double-check the passport number and name spelling (exactly as in the visa).
    • Ensure you are using the correct portal (GDRFA for Dubai residency, MOHRE for work permit).
    • If processed via Tadbeer, the main record may be under their file, not yours directly.
  • Portal login problems
    • Use UAE Pass for smoother access to GDRFA and MOHRE.
    • If you’ve changed phones or lost access, re-register UAE Pass or visit an Amer Center for assistance.
  • Older visas (pre-evisa era)
    • For older, stamped visas without digital records, a Typing Center or Amer Center is usually the fastest way to get a scanned/attested copy.

8. If You Need an Attested or Officially Stamped Copy

For most personal uses, a printed e-visa PDF is sufficient. If an authority (e.g., bank, school, another government office) asks for an attested copy :

  1. Print the e-visa.
  2. Visit an Amer Center or notary public in Dubai.
  3. Request attestation of the visa copy (they verify against the government system and stamp/sign).

This adds an official layer but is rarely needed unless specifically requested.

TL;DR

  • Use GDRFA Dubai (app/website) to download your maid’s residence visa copy if you sponsored directly.
  • Use MOHRE/Tasheel for work permit and contract copies.
  • If processed via Tadbeer , contact your Tadbeer center for all visa-related documents.
  • As a fallback, visit an Amer/Typing Center with your Emirates ID and maid’s passport copy to get a printed visa copy.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.