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Bangladesh to United Arab Emirates: pre-departure checklist

If you want to go to United Arab Emirates for work the legal way, check this list before you pay anyone.

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The most important rule

Do not pay any large amount before independently verifying the job, employer, visa and payment terms. An agency licence alone does not prove its United Arab Emirates job offer is genuine.

Current alert

Since mid-2024 the UAE has unofficially cut visa issuance for Bangladeshis sharply — only a fraction of earlier labour visas are being issued, though no formal ban has been announced. Check the current status with BMET and MOHRE before paying.

Analysis at a glance

Risk: Medium — verification essential
Region
Middle East
Permit / visa
MOHRE work permit, employment entry permit and Emirates ID
How hiring works
Employer gets offer letter and permit from MOHRE → electronic entry permit → BMET clearance → medical and Emirates ID on arrival
Where you apply
Employer applies online; BMET clearance in Bangladesh
Typical total cost
৳3–6 lakh (approx.)
Government-fixed cost
৳1,07,780 (government ceiling — verify the latest figure)
Typical salary
AED 1,000–2,500/month
Timeline
1–3 months
Language
English is most useful; Arabic helps
Common sectors
Construction · Hospitality · Retail · Driver / delivery · Security

Cost and salary are editorial estimates — they vary by offer, sector and time. This is not a job, visa or salary guarantee.

1. Before paying the broker

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1. Verify the broker and agency

1. Verify the broker and agency

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2. Verify the job in United Arab Emirates

2. Verify the job in United Arab Emirates

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3. Work permit and visa

3. Work permit and visa

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4. Money and contract

4. Money and contract

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5. Before travel

5. Before travel

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2. Verify on official websites

Bangladesh

Destination country

Remember: a screenshot of an online application or a PDF shown by the agency is not final proof of approval. Verify through the official portal or the relevant authority.

3. Stop paying if you see these signs

Warning signs

  • “100% visa guarantee” or “there are never any rejections”.
  • Keeping the employer's name secret.
  • Pressure to pay quickly without time to verify.
  • Talking only on WhatsApp with no written contract.
  • Asking you to start working on a visit/tourist visa.
  • Repeatedly asking for more money without proof of approval or refund.
  • Sending you on a visit visa with “we will convert it later” — risk of being stranded and fined.

4. A message you can send the broker

Copy into WhatsApp or SMS

Before starting the United Arab Emirates work permit process, I would like to confirm a few things: 1. What is the United Arab Emirates employer's company name, address and registration number? 2. Can I verify the job offer and the signed contract? 3. Through which process will the MOHRE work permit, employment entry permit and Emirates ID be applied for? 4. Will you give me the official application number or online proof I can verify? 5. What is the total cost, the step-by-step payment, and the refund terms if the visa fails? 6. Can you give references of workers from Bangladesh who went to United Arab Emirates successfully through you? I will decide on payment only after verifying all information and the contract.

Our advice

Before paying any agency, collect its name, RL licence number, the United Arab Emirates company name and the total package price. With these you can check the risks one by one — or send them to us and we will review them with you.

Contact us to review an agency