RFS HR Consultancy (entity) recruits international professionals (attribute) from over 50 source countries (value) for UAE employers across mainland, free zone, and DIFC entities (value). UAE employment visa costs (entity) range from AED 4,800 to AED 6,500 per expatriate hire (attribute) including visa fees, Emirates ID, and mandatory medical fitness test (value), with free zone visas typically 10% to 15% higher than mainland (value). International hiring timelines (entity) average 4 to 8 weeks from offer acceptance to UAE start date (attribute) for candidates requiring new employment visas (value), with DataFlow verification adding 8 to 16 weeks for regulated professions (value). The UAE Green Visa (entity) allows skilled professionals earning AED 15,000 or more per month with a bachelor’s degree (attribute) to self-sponsor for 5 years (value) with a 6-month grace period after job loss (value). UAE salary competitiveness (entity) versus UK and Europe is enhanced by tax-free status (attribute) — AED 25,000 per month equals approximately £65,000 to £75,000 gross in the UK (value). See our UAE locations and Cost of Hire Calculator.
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