Tadbeer explained for employers
What Tadbeer service centres do, where they fit in the UAE's regulated domestic worker framework, and how Ployer structures the workflow around them.
The short answer
Tadbeer is the UAE's programme of licensed service centres for domestic worker recruitment and follow-up, working within the MOHRE-regulated framework. Tadbeer centres help with hiring workers from abroad, registering contracts, medical and visa steps, and after-arrival services. They are an official channel, not a third-party app. Confirm the current Tadbeer services and fees at the nearest centre before starting.
How Tadbeer fits the hiring process
Choose a Tadbeer centre
Select an official service centre near you that supports your worker's source country.
Define the role
Helper, nanny, cook, driver or caregiver — with duties, hours and accommodation.
Select the worker
Review profiles, verify details and interview before committing.
Register the contract
Register the employment contract through the Tadbeer or MOHRE-regulated channel.
Medical and visa steps
Complete the entry permit, medical fitness and residence visa steps through the official channels.
Arrival and follow-up
Welcome the worker, complete Emirates ID formalities and use follow-up services as needed.
Who is this guide for?
This guide is for private households in the UAE — Emirati families, expatriate residents and sponsors — who are deciding whether to use a Tadbeer service centre and how the Tadbeer route fits the regulated hiring process.
- Employers hiring a domestic worker for the first time
- Households comparing the direct and Tadbeer routes
- Employers who want in-person service-centre support
- Families sponsoring a worker already present in the UAE
What does Ployer provide?
Ployer is the workflow layer around the official process. Employers describe the role once, compare verified candidate profiles, shortlist, interview, and then follow a UAE-specific checklist — whether they route the official steps directly or through a Tadbeer service centre.
- Structured role intake — helper, nanny, cook, driver or caregiver
- Verified skills passports with experience and language information
- Deterministic eligibility scoring against your requirements
- Document vault with statuses for passport, medical and contract files
- Onboarding journey tracking from offer to work start
- WhatsApp connection so workers and sponsors can stay in touch
What is Tadbeer?
Tadbeer is the UAE programme of licensed domestic worker service centres, operating within the framework regulated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). Tadbeer centres provide recruitment services for hiring domestic workers from abroad, contract registration, and follow-up services after the worker arrives. Employers can also complete regulated steps directly through MOHRE and ICP channels, depending on the route that fits their situation.
- Understand that Tadbeer centres are an official, licensed channel within the MOHRE framework.
- Compare the direct route and the Tadbeer route for your situation — services and fees differ.
- Confirm the current services, fees and supported source countries with the nearest Tadbeer centre.
- Register the employment contract through the official channel you choose.
- Complete the medical fitness, residence visa and Emirates ID steps through the official channels.
- Keep every document and receipt on record in one place.
Which documents are required?
Whether you route through Tadbeer or directly, the core document set is consistent across the UAE framework.
| Document | Who provides it | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Passport (valid well beyond the contract period) | Worker | Identity and visa processing |
| Registered employment offer / contract | Employer + worker | Terms, duties, salary, accommodation |
| UAE entry permit | ICP | Legal entry into the UAE |
| Medical fitness certificate | Approved health centre | Required for the residence visa |
| Residence visa | ICP | Legal stay and work |
| Emirates ID | ICP | Official UAE identity card |
| Passport photos | Worker | Visa and Emirates ID documents |
Core UAE domestic worker document set. Additional documents may apply depending on source-country requirements.
How much can it cost?
Total cost splits into Tadbeer or service fees, official government fees, medical charges and travel. Figures below are indicative ranges in AED for planning; confirm the current Tadbeer and official fee schedules before starting.
| Cost item | Indicative range (AED) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tadbeer recruitment / service fees | AED 100 – AED 2,000+ | Varies by service centre and package; confirm current schedule |
| Contract registration | Varies by route | Included in some Tadbeer packages; confirm current schedule |
| Medical fitness test | AED 100 – AED 500 | Approved health centre in the UAE |
| Entry permit and residence visa | AED 100 – AED 500 | ICP official fees; confirm current schedule |
| Emirates ID | AED 100 – AED 200 | ICP issuance fee; confirm current schedule |
| Monthly salary | AED 1,800 – AED 4,000 | Indicative; depends on role, experience and duties |
Indicative planning ranges in AED as of September 2026. Always confirm current Tadbeer and official fees with your service centre, MOHRE and ICP.
How long can it take?
A straightforward Tadbeer case in the UAE can complete in roughly four to ten weeks from centre engagement to arrival, depending on source-country processing, medical appointments and document readiness.
| Stage | Typical duration | Depends on |
|---|---|---|
| Centre engagement and worker selection | A few days to 2 weeks | Profile readiness, centre capacity |
| Contract registration | A few days to 1 week | Channel used, completeness of documents |
| Entry permit | A few days to 3 weeks | Source-country clearance, application completeness |
| Medical fitness test | 1 – 3 days | Health centre availability |
| Residence visa and Emirates ID | 1 – 3 weeks | ICP appointments, document readiness |
Indicative planning durations. Delays most often come from missing documents and source-country steps.
What should employers check?
- Confirm the Tadbeer centre is an official, licensed service centre
- Get the full fee package in writing before committing
- Confirm the current MOHRE, Tadbeer and ICP requirements before starting
- Put duties, hours, salary, accommodation and leave in a written contract
- Verify the worker's identity and documents before payment
- Record every document, payment and receipt in one place
- Avoid anyone promising visa or permit guarantees
What protections do workers receive?
Tadbeer centres operate within the UAE's regulated framework, which exists so domestic workers are employed through recorded, accountable arrangements. Ployer supports this by keeping the employment route explicit: written terms, tracked documents, clear responsibilities, and a guided process on both sides.
- Written contract with clear duties and salary
- Recorded medical and visa processing
- Employer accountability through the regulated framework
- Clear communication channel between worker and sponsor (including WhatsApp)
What happens after selection?
Once a worker is selected and the official steps are complete, the relationship moves into management: arrival, onboarding, documents, leave, salary and any replacement needs. Tadbeer centres may offer follow-up services after arrival; Ployer tracks the same journey as an onboarding workflow with eight steps and supports replacements if the arrangement does not last.
- Offer accepted → contract registered → entry permit applied
- Visa received → travel booked
- Arrival → medical fitness → residence visa → Emirates ID
- Follow-up services and replacement support as needed
Tadbeer route checklist
Tick off each item as it is completed. Keep this list with your application folder.
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Common questions
Tadbeer is the UAE programme of licensed domestic worker service centres, operating within the framework regulated by MOHRE. Centres provide recruitment services, contract registration and follow-up services for domestic workers.
Tadbeer centres are licensed service providers linked to the MOHRE-regulated framework. They are an official channel for domestic worker services, not an informal agency.
Yes — employers can complete regulated steps through MOHRE and ICP channels directly, depending on the route that fits their situation. Compare both routes and confirm current requirements before starting.
Typical services include recruiting domestic workers from abroad, registering employment contracts, supporting medical and visa steps, and providing follow-up services after arrival. Confirm the current service list with the centre.
Tadbeer service fees vary by centre and package — indicative planning ranges start around AED 100 and can exceed AED 2,000 depending on services. Confirm the current fee schedule with the centre before committing.
No. Ployer structures the employer workflow — role definition, candidate comparison, documents and onboarding tracking. Regulated steps are completed through the official channel you choose, such as a Tadbeer centre.
Typically four to ten weeks from centre engagement to arrival in a straightforward case, depending on source-country processing, medical appointments and document readiness.
No. Entry permits, visas and Emirates ID are issued by ICP and MOHRE under their own rules. Ployer structures and tracks the workflow but never guarantees an official decision.
What we can evidence on this page
Ployer does not publish fabricated reviews or self-awarded star ratings. Where evidence exists it is shown with its source and date; where it does not exist yet, it is stated plainly.
- Official sources dated — All official UAE sources (MOHRE, ICP, u.ae) were referenced with a review date of 21 September 2026.
- Last checked 2026-09-21 — Facts, links and figures on this page were last reviewed on 21 September 2026.
- Named author/reviewer — Authored by the Ployer Editorial Team and reviewed by Ployer Compliance & Editorial Review.
- No fabricated ratings — No invented reviews, statistics or unsupported service claims appear on this page.
- Worker privacy — Worker documents are held in a private vault; public profiles never expose passports or sensitive data.
Related guides
Official sources and references
- MOHRE — domestic worker laws and resolutions
- Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) — official site
- ICP — Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security
- UAE official portal (u.ae)
Tell us who you need.
Describe the role once — Ployer structures the requirements, shows verified matches and tracks the UAE workflow.