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Get the best travel deals on tourist visas to Dubai from Philippines with the best travel agency in Dubai. Kabayan visa packages are specially designed to invite your family members from the Philippines to meet friends and relatives or to look for a job in the United Arab Emirates. This package includes a tourist visa to Dubai, an airline ticket from Manila to Dubai, and a dummy ticket for return. This all-inclusive package is specially designed for Filipinos who are willing to come to Dubai from the Philippines for job searches or family visits. Contact our team to know more about eligibility, requirements, process and information.

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Requirement for visit visa in dubai:.

• Affidavit of Support for visitors sponsored by relatives
• Passport copy with a minimum 6-month validity
• White background passport-style photograph
• Birth certificate for children traveling with parents
• Supporting documents may require by authorities

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An affidavit of support is required only for job seekers. Businesspersons, pure tourists, people with high income proof, family tourist groups and senior citizens do not required to show the affidavit-of-support document at the airport. We are a Dubai based travel agency and provide visa services for Filipino passport holders without needing any sponsor or guarantor in the UAE.For more information about pricing and bookings, please contact our sales team.

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Dubai Visa Packages from Philippines

Filipino citizens planning to travel to UAE need an approved pre-arranged tourist visa to enter the country. Tourist visa to Dubai from Philippines is required for all Filipinos for the purpose of family visits, tourism, or for a job search. As a Filipino travel agency in Dubai, we provide transit, visit, and tourist visa to Filipino citizens to visit UAE. Our best-selling products in visa categories are 14 Days Dubai Transit Visa, 30 Days Dubai Tourist Visa, and 60 Days Dubai Tourist Visa. Filipino residents can invite theirfamilies, relatives, and friends from the Philippines to Dubai with our easy and hassle-free all-inclusive “Filipino-Dubai-Visa-Packages”. These travel packages are designed for Filipino nationals to visit UAE. We do not provide any type of job, work, or employment visa. We process tourist and transit visa to visit UAE for Filipinos at discounted prices. Dubai Government issue E-Visa for tourist. Get in touch with our team for a free consultation to know more about process to apply for Dubai visa packages. Below are the details of our best-selling Dubai visa packages-

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The price mentioned for a Filipino Dubai visa indicates the general cost of getting a visa package through a travel agency.Price may change as per another airline selection, economic or business class seat selection, change of destination, seat availability, baggage and meal services, and two-way tickets. Please contact our reservation team for any clarification about the price, documents, and booking process for visa packages.

Dubai Visa Documents Required

• Passport front page clear scan of each visitor
• Last page or extension pages of the passport
• Passport size picture with white background
• Other documents if required by immigration
• Hotel or accommodating booking and tour vouchers.
• Affidavit of Support and Guarantee issued in UAE.
• OEC or OWWA copy (Applicable for an immediate relative).
• Attested and original birth and relationship certificates.

Affidavit of Support from Philippines to Dubai

Affidavit of Support in UAE is issued by the Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of the Philipines in Dubai. Individual travelers sponsored by relatives require presenting Dubai or Abu Dhabi-issued affidavit of support at the airport immigration desk in the Philippines. This letter is containing the personal details of the sponsor and traveler with the relationship.

Third Country Visa Packages:

For the third county exit package, our company does not take any guarantee to exit clearance from the Philippines. This is solely depending on the person and how they answer immigration officers’ questions. Filipino nationals who want to travel to Dubai or in UAE to find out a job and do not have relatives to provide affidavit support can travel from any other third country to Dubai.

Dubai Visa Terms and Conditions:

• Immigration working days in UAE are Monday to Friday.
• Visa will be processed after the completion of payment.
• The Visa fee is non-refundable in any case or circumstance.
• After leaving the country update us with the exit stamp.
• Approval is depending on immigration officials, not travel agents.
• Housemaids, Personal Drivers, etc. profession may get rejection.
• Rejected applications will be advised with the reason for rejection.

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Regal Dubai Travel Agency is a globally recognized visa service provider in Dubai and is helping UAE residents to get their Philippines visa from Dubai easily.

Regal Tours has extensive knowledge of Philippines visa regulations and requirements for over 10 years, we can ensure that your Philippines visa is done perfectly.

We are specialized in providing the fastest visa services in Dubai & from Dubai to go to all other East Asian countries such as Japan ,  Indonesia , Korea , and Singapore . 

Once you have sent all the documents to us, our travel consultant will guide you with personalized advice and also, they will take care of your Embassy appointment and all the documentation works until you get your Philippines visa approved.   

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What documents are required to get Philippines Visit Visa from Dubai?

• Copy of your passport
• Your UAE residence visa copy
• 1 Passport size photo, any background color (We will change the background color according to the Embassy's approval requirements)
• Emirates ID copy
• 6 months bank statement
• Original NOC from your company ( We will share the correct format with you )
• Your trade license copy ( if you are a business partner in UAE )

How much does it cost for a Philippines Visit Visa from Dubai?

• Please remember to buy your medical covered travel insurance which will cover any unexpected emergencies, and below mentioned are your benefits. 1. You will get 24 hours, 7 days a week - worldwide assistance wherever you go, not only in Philippines, but in any part of the world. 2. This medical covered travel insurance will cover your Philippines trip as well as your next trips to all other countries too, so this insurance will benefit you worldwide, wherever you go. 3. This Insurance will cover your all kind of unexpected medical emergencies and medical expenses up to USD 50,000 which is going to be very good for you, which all other travelers buy. 4. This will also cover you up to USD 1,000 for your Dental medical expenses, (200 USD per tooth). Please ask Regal consultants to issue the insurance for you, let you be covered and be safe.

How long does it take to get my Philippines Visa from UAE?

• The processing time of Philippines Visit Visa from Dubai is 7 to 10 working days from the date of submission.

How do I apply for my Philippines Visit Visa from UAE?

• Please send your above mentioned documents by WhatsApp to us on   +971502315207 or by email us to [email protected]
• Please feel free to call Regal Dubai Travel Agency and book your free visa consultation.

How do I pay for my Philippines Visit Visa from UAE?

• Once we have received your above documents, we will reply to you with the online & offline payment methods.
• We accept all types of online & offline payment methods including accepting all credit / debit cards and crypto.
• You can pay to our agency bank account, the payment can also be done at Regal Tours office by cash or card.
• You can also pay us through any money exchange near to you.

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AED 650, including the preparation of all your documents, appointment fee, and the processing fee.

• 1 Passport size photo, any background color (We will change the background color according to the Embassy’s approval requirements)
• 3 to 6 months bank statement

7 to 10 days  from the date of submission.

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Regal Travel Agency has been helping people for over 10 years to get their visit visas to Dubai and to all other countries in the world. We process single & multiple entry visas to Dubai such as 30 days and 60 days, 5 years multiple entry visa, 2 years freelance & family residence visas, and 2 years partner visa. Also help people to get visa to UK, USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Schengen & European countries, African countries, All Middle East countries and All Asian countries etc

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How to Apply For UAE/Dubai Tourist Visa for Filipinos

Plan your next Dubai trip! Here’s our guide for Filipinos about applying for UAE/Dubai Tourist visa . Enjoy a holiday vacation in this city!

A lot of you might be confused with the UAE and Dubai. To make it clear, United Arab Emirates is a country with seven smaller ‘emirates’ aka States and Dubai is one of those states. So yes, Dubai is not a country, it’s a city in the United Arab Emirates. 

There are a lot of migrant workers in Dubai, and it might be one of the reasons why people think it’s a country. However, people go there not only to find a job but also to travel and explore this beautiful city. A lot of people want to see the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. Not only that but the lifestyle, shopping, nightlife, and a lot more. Dubai really is a destination we must explore! So in this article, we’ll discuss to you how you can have that tourist visa to UAE/Dubai so you can start your new journey in this city!

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Things to Know Before Applying for UAE/Dubai Tourist Visa

Getting a Visit Visa for UAE is pretty easy as it takes only a few days. But at first glance, it may seem complicated because you need a sponsor:

• From someone who is presently residing in UAE. It can be a friend, a relative, colleague, or an acquaintance;
• An airline like Etihad or Emirates,
• Or Travel agency.

2, 3, and 4 are easy to find so no need to worry if you don’t know anyone from there.

Different Types of UAE/Dubai Tourist Visa

You have to know first about how long exactly you will be staying in Dubai and who will sponsor you. You can check the visa that’s applicable to you here .

Transit Visa

A transit visa is for 96 hours of stay valid for 14 days from the date of issue. Remember that you should have a confirmed onward ticket to your next destination and a confirmed hotel reservation in the UAE. You must also leave the UAE within 96 hours of arrival.

Visit Visa (Short term/Long term)

A visit visa is a visa by a family member, relative, or friend. The short term visit visa is valid for 30 days. And the long term is for 90 days.

Tourist Visa

A tourist visa is under the visit visa. Anyone from around the world can obtain this visa. This type of visa will grant you up to 30 days to stay in the UAE. It requires a sponsor; either UAE airlines, hotels, and tour operators.

Main requirements in applying for UAE/Dubai Tourist Visa

• A scanned copy of your passport’s bio page and last page – your passport must be valid for 6 more months from the date of intended travel;

• Scanned colored passport-size photo with white background;
• Completed application form;
• Visa fee; and
• Lastly, if someone will sponsor your trip from the UAE, you will need a copy of their Resident Visa and their Emirates ID Card.

Supporting Documents for UAE/Dubai Tourist Visa

• Round Trip flight ticket – required if you’re getting your visa through a specific airline;
• Hotel bookings – required if you’re getting your visa through a hotel;
• If you’re traveling with your minor child, the minor’s birth certificate; and
• If applying for a transit visa: a hotel reservation and onward/return flight ticket.

NOTE: If you’re booking through a travel agency, it’s possible that they will require you to provide additional documents.

And that’s it! When you have all the documents, just send them to your sponsor and let them process the tourist visa for you!

Visa Processing Fee for UAE/Dubai Tourist Visa

It depends on who your sponsor is going to be and the type of visa that you need. Here are the rates of Emirates and Etihad to give you an idea.

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Embassy of UAE in the Philippines Address: Commerce & Industry Plaza, 1030 Campus Avenue, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila Contact number: (02) 822 1777 Email: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions About UAE/Dubai Tourist Visa

1. How will I know if a hotel can sponsor me?

Just visit their website. If there’s nothing written, then you can send them an email directly.

2. Can I renew or extend a Visit Visa?

Visas can be extended for up to 30 days twice. You’ll need to apply at EChannel or  GDFRA .

3. Can I work in UAE with my Tourist/Visit Visa?

No, don’t do it, it’s illegal.

4. Is it advisable to get the services of a travel agency?

If you do not have any friends or relatives in the UAE who can sponsor you and if you don’t want to apply with hotels/airlines, then you don’t have a choice but to avail of their services.

5. Can I apply even when I’m out of the country?

Yes. However, you should still prepare your documents and send them to the sponsor.

6. Do I need to have travel insurance ?

Though UAE/Dubai is considered a safe country, we still recommend you to get insurance . We don’t know what will happen during your trip. Having one is advisable!

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Thanks for this helpful article. Just wanted to ask how soon should I apply for a tourist visa is my trip to Dubai is on January 2021.

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Dubai Tourist Visa Requirements for Filipinos: Essential Guide

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Philippine citizens must obtain a Dubai tourist visa before traveling to the country. Hence, I listed the essential information first to give you a gist of the visit visa requirements in Dubai.

Visa required: Yes.

Type of visa available for tourism: Dubai tourist visa, also known as the Dubai visit visa.

Dubai visa validity: 30 to 60 days visa for single or multiple entries.

Dubai visa processing time: 2 - 5 business days.

Easiest way to apply: Atlys

This post also includes the Dubai tourist visa requirements for Filipinos, how to apply, processing times, and the cost. Well, what are we waiting for? Let's dive in!

Save Some Time And Apply Through Atlys!

If you want to skip the hassle of applying for a Dubai Tourist Visa, download Atlys . This app streamlines the visa process and guides you through the entire visa application process.

The app also saves your information, meaning the next time you apply for your Dubai visa through Atlys , it'll be even faster.

You'll enjoy access to features such as expedited processing, real-time status updates, and guidance throughout the application process.

Do Filipino Citizens Need A Visa For Dubai?

Yes, Philippine passport holders must have a valid UAE visit visa.

Since Filipinos are not eligible for a visa on arrival or visa-free entry to the United Arab Emirates, you must apply for a Dubai tourist visa before your trip.

There are, fortunately, several ways to get a Dubai Tourist Visa, and the process is simple.

So, What Is A Dubai Tourist Visa?

A Dubai or UAE tourist visa is a short-term visa, meaning the visa is only valid for a short period. However, if you overstay your visa (longer than your visa's expiry date), you’ll get a fine, so check your expiry date after your visa's date of issue.

You can apply for a Dubai tourist visa if you are going for tourism, visiting friends and family, or even for recreational purposes. You can apply for this visa without hassle (single-entry or multiple-entry visa).

With this visa, you can enter any part of the UAE, including Abu Dhabi.

Dubai Tourist Visa Requirements And Eligibility Criteria

Before starting your visa application process, you must know the Dubai tourist visa requirements. Therefore, I'll discuss all the visa requirements in this section.

What Are The Dubai Tourist Visa Requirements?

Before planning a vacation in the UAE, know all the Dubai tourist visa requirements. You must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for a Dubai visa:

You must have a Filipino passport with at least 6 months of validity on your arrival date in the UAE.

You must supply a digital image of the passport's information page.

You must provide a passport-style photograph in the color of the applicant.

You must possess a bank card to pay the eVisa processing fee.

Use a frequently accessed email address to request the eVisa.

Have scanned copies of the above documents ready on your device for when you apply online.

What Are The Required Documents For A Dubai Visit Visa?

Before you apply for your Dubai Visit Visa, you need the following travel documents for your visa application process:

A valid passport.

A return flight ticket.

A recent passport-size photograph with a white background.

Travel bookings or hotel bookings.

An invitation letter from family members or friends inviting you to visit (if applicable).

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements).

Depending on where you apply, you might need to provide additional documents. In addition, you need to ensure that these documents are in digital format because you apply online.

These documents are crucial for your application process; if you forget one of these documents, it could slow down the application process, or in extreme cases, officials can deny your visa.

Passport Requirements For A Dubai Visa

You need to make sure that your passport meets the requirements. Your passport must have at least 6-month validity beyond your travel date and must have two blank pages .

Passport Photo Requirements For A Dubai Visa

Like your passport, your passport photo must also meet certain requirements. The passport photo requirements are:

The required photo size is 4.5 cm in height and 3.5 cm in width

The photos must be in color.

You must position your head straight towards the camera.

The photo must be taken no more than 6 months ago

The background must be white.

Your eyes must be clearly visible.

Glasses are acceptable only if they do not obscure the eyes and there is no glare in the photo.

Headwear is not allowed. Exceptions are made for religious/cultural purposes

You can also use the Atlys passport photo tool . This tool can take a photo of yourself and turn it into a passport photo that meets the requirements.

Overview Of Dubai Visa For Philippine Nationals

Now that we’ve looked at Dubai tourist visa requirements let's look at some of the most important information needed when applying for your Dubai visa.

Are Philippine Citizens Eligible For A Dubai Visa On Arrival?

No, Philippine citizens cannot get a Dubai visa on arrival at an International Airport in UAE.

Instead, you must apply for a Dubai visit visa before you travel to the United Arab Emirates.

What Is The Dubai Visa Fees?

The visa fees for a Dubai visa depend on which visa you apply for. I'll give you the visa fee for each visa type according to the UAE government portals :

30-day single entry: AED 250 or approximately PHP ​​3750

30-day multiple entries: AED 690 or approximately PHP 10,350

60-day single entry: AED 570 or approximately PHP 8550

60-day multiple entries: AED 1450 or approximately PHP 21,750

90-day single entry: AED 600 or approximately PHP 9000

90-day multiple entries: AED 1740 or approximately PHP 26,100

The visa fees in PHP are based on the current conversion rate and can change at any time. These are base fees based on the government sites, and generally, the visa agents add a service charge to the base fees. Atlys costs the least and is transparent about visa fees and service charges. Check the visa fees yourself on the app or online.

What Is The Dubai Tourist Visa Processing Time In The Philippines?

The visa processing time may differ, but it takes approximately 2 to 5 business days . In contrast, visa processing centers take from a week to 12 days to process your visa, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and any UAE Holiday.

You must remember that the visa processing times might differ depending on how you apply. For example, if you apply for a visa via Emirates, you might get the visa after 48 hours.

If you need the visa even quicker, I suggest you use Atlys and get your visa within 30 minutes.

How Long Can I Stay In Dubai With My Visit Visa?

Each Dubai visa has a different validity and stay period. With each visa, you can expect the following:

All visas are valid for a period of 58 days from the date of issuance.

You have a stay period of 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the visa type.

Similarly, it allows you single or multiple entries based on your visa.

You can enter the country during the validity of 58 days and stay for 30, 60, or 90 days.

With a multiple entry visa, you can enter and leave the country multiple times within your stay period.

When Should You Apply For A Dubai Visa In the Philippines?

You should apply for your visa well in advance. I recommend you start your visa application process 14 days before your date of travel if applying through the embassy’s Consular section.

If applying through the Emirates website, the visa processing could take more than 3 working days . Therefore, you should apply for your Dubai visa once you have all the documents.

How To Get A Tourist Visa For Dubai From The Philippines?

There are many ways to get those visas. You can get your Dubai visa through Atlys , airlines, hotels, visa agencies, or online portals.

Get Your Dubai Tourist Visa Using Atlys

You can apply for a Dubai tourist visa for Philippine citizens through Atlys . Follow this quick and easy instruction to apply for your visa in 60 seconds:

1. Download the Atlys app or visit our website.

2. Select the destination country, travel dates, and visa you're applying for.

3. Scan your passport and visa photo using your phone’s camera or easily upload them online.

4. Fill out the application form with your personal information.

5. Review and confirm your information is correct.

6. Pay the visa fees using your preferred mobile wallet or credit card.

7. Sit back and relax - we'll keep you updated with real-time notifications on the status of your application.

And that's it! Applying for a visa has never been so easy. Plus, if you encounter any issues along the way, our expert support team is always here to help.

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Get A Dubai Visa Through Airlines

Each airline has some conditions which you must meet for them to arrange your visa:

One of the conditions is flying with them.

After booking your flight ticket, you can apply for a visa on their websites.

You can get your visa through Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Fly Dubai, and Air Arabia.

You can fill out online applications through Etihad Airways or Emirates Airlines

Or you can contact the airlines for visa application when flying with Fly Dubai or Air Arabia

Etihad Airways :

To apply, go to the Etihad Airways website and click on " Apply for UAE visa ." Next, you must fill out the application form, provide all the necessary details, attach the required documents, pay the application fees and wait for your visa.

Emirates Airlines

You can apply for your Dubai tourist visa through Emirates. Fill out an online visa application, pay, and submit the application. This service is only available to passengers with a confirmed Emirates booking where an Emirates ticket has already been issued. The itinerary into and out of Dubai should be on one ticket (PNR), which must be an Emirates flight.

This can be a bit tricky. You can't necessarily apply for the visa online through their website like with the other airlines. Instead, you need to contact a travel shop near you to see if they can help you with your Dubai tourist visa application. Unfortunately, only a few travel shops can help with your visa application for Dubai, so be sure you call to get all the relevant information.

Just like with FlyDubai, you can't apply online through the website. Instead, you need to contact the Air Arabia sales center near you. When you contact them, they'll tell you everything you need to know about applying for a Dubai tourist visa through Air Arabia.

Get A Dubai Visa Through Agencies And Hotels

The UAE's licensed travel agents and hotels can arrange a Dubai tourist visa for citizens of the Philippines. To do so, you must first purchase the ticket and maintain a hotel reservation with the specific hotel.

You can also contact travel agencies in the Philippines for any tourist packages available to the UAE. This will ensure that your trip is paid for and everything is pre-arranged for you before your trip to Dubai.

Tour agencies in the Philippines can also assist you or apply for a visa on your behalf. However, you will have to provide them with the required documents for their Dubai visit visa.

It is essential to check the authenticity of the travel agents you're dealing with. Don't pay or send copies of your official documents until you are 100 percent sure the tour operator is genuine.

Can I Extend My Dubai Tourist Visa?

Yes, you can. Philippines citizens can apply for a visa extension in Dubai. However, you must apply to extend your Dubai Visit Visa before your current visa expires, and you can do so online. You can apply for a 30-day visa extension.

Recently, there has been news that the UAE authorities have started rejecting visa renewal requests. Applicants must leave the country and apply for a new visa to travel to UAE.

When Should I Apply For My Dubai Visit Visa Extension?

You must apply for your Visa extension at least 10 days before your visa expires. If you delay the process till the last day of your visa's expiry, you must pay a fine, which is why you must plan accordingly and apply for the Visa extension on time.

Now you know everything you need to know about applying for your Dubai Visit Visa. This post is the only tool you need to apply for your Dubai Visa.

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The United Arab Emirates' Government portal

Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security

General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs - Dubai

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Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its ‘Bus on Demand’ service to Business Bay following a successful monthlong trial.

The Bus on Demand will facilitate people living and working in the areas to easily commute to Business Bay Metro Station.

Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at RTA’s Public Transport Agency, said: “The decision to extend the ‘Bus on Demand’ service to Business Bay aims to bolster the mass transit network and ease congestion in vital areas. The initiative also responds to the growing demand for the service in the Business Bay, a hub for numerous corporate offices and businesses in the emirate.

“The ‘Bus on Demand’ service has been well received by public transport users, particularly as the new expansion includes key areas and passes through a metro and tram station. As such, it provides a kind of integrated public transport network that allows passengers to travel to their destinations swiftly and safely.”|

The initiative operates on a smart response system which tailors bus availability to user demand. This service is executed using mini public buses that connect various areas through a smart app that enables customers to specify their journey from start to finish and pay the applicable fares. The service offers an innovative solution for first and last-mile trips, and links customers’ residential areas to the nearest mass transit stations,” explained Shakri.

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‘Every day I cry’: 50 women talk about life as a domestic worker under the Gulf’s kafala system

Denounced as giving a ‘veneer of legality to slaveholding’ and despite claims of reform, kafala laws persist, allowing bosses to abuse women, who vanish from society. This is their testimony, gathered over two years in a Guardian investigation

C ondemned as dangerous and abusive, the kafala labour system not only disregards migrant workers’ rights but depends on exploitation. But 10 years after Qatar was advised by the UN to abolish kafala (“ sponsorship”) entirely and replace it with a regulated labour network , the system is thriving across Lebanon, Jordan and the Gulf states – with the region’s most vulnerable migrants hidden behind closed doors.

Over two years, the Guardian spoke to 50 women who are or were domestic workers in the United Arab Emirates , Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or Jordan. Their testimony reveals a section of society operating under appalling conditions facilitated by the state’s employment apparatus.

Female domestic workers, generally excluded from labour protection laws by working in private homes, are heavily dependent on their employers.

Even in states where kafala laws have been amended or reformed, as in Qatar after the 2014 UN report , little has changed and women report conditions that experts say amount to forced labour.

All of the women interviewed worked seven day weeks and had passports confiscated by their employer. Many reported being subjected to violence and sexual abuse. Most had to pay recruitment fees to get their jobs.

These are indicators of human trafficking – defined by the UN as the exploitation of people through force, coercion, threat and deception.

Women spoke of being dehumanised and treated like “animals”. Perlah*, 33, from the Philippines, worked in Jordan for two years, for a family of six in a flat in Amman until 2022. She was given one meal a day of bread and instant noodles, and had no bed.

Adama's story

'Africans have no rights here … whatever Omanis say is final'

Adama* watched as she was sold for $1,550 (£1,215) in Oman in 2020. She had worked for the seller for two years as a maid. The buyer owned the house she now had to work in. A broker was also present: the policeman Adama had run to for help after her boss tried to rape her.

“He shouted a lot and harassed me about sex,” says Adama, 30, from Sierra Leone. “He hit me and pressured me when I was working.”

Despite Adama asking the police to protect her, the police first tried to return her to him. She says the man would only let her leave if he could sell her.

Adama was tricked into travelling to Oman by a recruitment agent who told her she was going to work in Italy. “This was my first time travelling,” she says. “Even when I arrived at [Muscat] airport, I didn’t know this was Oman and not Italy.”

She did not know she would be a domestic worker and was shocked to be put in a house, working long hours with no day off and for far less money than promised.

“Africans have no rights here,” she says. “Even when you go to the police, whatever Omanis say is final.”

* Name changed to protect her identity

“I slept on the outside balcony of the apartment,” she says. “It was too cold. The neighbours could see me sleep.”

Beatrice* was 21 when a recruiter – a man from her community in Liberia – told her she had been awarded a scholarship to study in Oman. When she arrived in 2021, she was put to work. “The job is tough. You clean, wash the car, wash clothes. We don’t have any vacation.

“They beat you; they starve you,” she says. “We are dying – we need help.”

Under kafala laws, domestic workers are vulnerable to abuse within their employers’ home – and leaving their workplace is a criminal offence.

Tomoya Obokata, a UN special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery and professor of international human rights law at the University of York, says: “All conditionshighlighted suggest clear indicators of forced labour or the more severe form of ‘domestic servitude’, contrary to international human rights and labour standards.”

In response to the Guardian’s research, Felipe González Morales, former UN special rapporteur on migrants’ rights, said there were “grave violations of the human rights of migrant female domestic workers” where the kafala system was in force.

Sophia's story

'I feel like I’m still in jail. God forgot me'

Sophia* , 35, fled from an abusive employer in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2016. She spent several years living in the UAE undocumented, and during that time gave birth to a girl named Aisha. Sophia worked informally and slept with her child on the floor in friends’ accommodation.

Work dried up in the pandemic, and in 2021, she turned herself in to the police and asked for help to return home to the Philippines. She was handcuffed and taken with Aisha, three, to Dubai's Al-Awir prin. Aisha was also jailed.

“She cried and was banging her head on the floor,” says Sophia. “She hugged me and asked me why did they tie your hands?”

In the jail, she was shocked to be separated from her child, apart from three 30-minute visits a week. Sophia says she was not told how long they would be detained for absconding and overstaying her visa.

“Aisha knew we were in jail. She would call the police to ask them to open the door,” Sophia says. “She kept asking for food … she cried a lot.”

After a three-month sentence, the mother and toddler were repatriated to the Philippines in 2021. “I feel like I’m still in jail,” says Sophia. “Why me? God forgot me.”

* Names have been changed to protect identities

“The mandate of the UN special rapporteur on the human rights of migrants has called on states to abolish the kafala system, which is a key factor for abuses and impunity, as employers operate as a sort of intermediary of the state, placing female domestic migrant workers in a situation of special vulnerability,” he adds.

François Crépeau, also a former UN special rapporteur, says the labour system is used to extract maximum work for minimum cost.

“The kafala system was transformed into the very oppressive mechanism that we know when those countries struck oil and suddenly became extremely rich and had lots of people to work for them,” he says.

“Before oil, they did not have all these people working for them, or the concentration of wealth.”

According to Bernard Freamon, a US law professor and human trafficking expert, kafala gives a “veneer of legality to slaveholding”.

He says: “The kafala system facilitates slavery because it keeps people from having any rights. It keeps them under an absolute regime of control.

“It enables the citizens of the country to have huge amounts of leisure and not do serious work,” says Freamon. “It creates a caste system, where mostly brown, dark-skinned people are running the society in terms of labour but not getting any benefit.”

Several countries have announced reforms to their kafala system, but these have had little impact on workers’ lives.

Rothna Begum, at Human Rights Watch, says: “Across the Gulf, the reforms are slowly moving. For instance, Oman has not reformed its kafala system at all. Saudi Arabia’s is minimal – they’ve been much better at announcing them as if they’re large reforms, but they’re not.”

The UAE government told the Guardian that the country had abolished the kafala system and that laws introduced in 2021 gave domestic workers the right to regular breaks and days off, and the right to switch employer.

However, Begum says: “The UAE’s 2021 labour law has not dismantled the kafala system in full. The [current] system ties migrant workers visas to their employers, allowing employers a huge amount of control over their workers and enabling forced labour and other labour abuses.”

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Nineteen women currently or recently working in the UAE told the Guardian they had been abused by employers or recruitment agencies. Several said they had never been given a day off.

A Qatari government spokesperson said there have been a number of legal reforms in the past decade, including allowing migrant workers to change jobs without their employers’ consent and setting a higher minimum wage.

But Crépeau notes: “It’s not really the laws that are the problem – the labour code of Qatar compares quite well with labour codes elsewhere – but they do not apply the laws.”

Five domestic workers in Qatar told the Guardian they were unable to leave their employers; three say their employers said they would have to pay them if they wanted to be “free”.

Jasmine* has tried to get help from the Philippine embassy in Qatar to leave her employers of eight years who are holding her passport and ID card and have demanded 13,000 riyals (£2,800) for permission to leave their house. This is an impossible amount of money for her.

“I want to leave them for good and apply for a job in a country where I can have time off at the weekend. I’m so tired from working without a day off,” she says.

“I think about killing myself because I’m so stressed. Every day I cry because I feel so hungry and so tired.”

UN guidelines state that confiscating passports is an indicator of human trafficking and forced labour, because it restricts freedom of movement and is abusive.

It is not uncommon for domestic workers in Middle Eastern countries to die or go missing. Their families can rarely access justice, or sometimes even get clear answers on the cause of death.

In October, the Guardian exposed the case of Vergie Tamfungan , a 39-year-old mother from the Philippines who died in unexplained circumstances at a UAE recruitment agency and whose family could not afford to repatriate her body. The UAE authorities intervened and returned her body to her family in the Philippines after the Guardian’s report.

Other cases include Jullebee Ranara, a Filipina domestic worker living in Kuwait who was raped and killed by her employer’s 17-year-old son in January 2023. Her charred body was found in the desert. In 2018, 29-year-old Joanna Demafelis’s body was found in a freezer in a Kuwait apartment. She had been missing for a year.

About 70 Bangladeshi women died in Saudi Arabia between 2016 and 2021, more than 50 were suicides, the Bangladesh government reported. In Lebanon, an average of two domestic workers die each week , according to the country’s intelligence agency. Many fall from high buildings during escape attempts or kill themselves.

Despite this, domestic workers are criminalised for running away. Three women who had been jailed for absconding – told the Guardian they had fled violent employers.

Kevin Bales, professor of contemporary slavery at the University of Nottingham, says: “The whole concept of ‘absconding’ simply reflects a system of very serious physical control, that is part of the window-dressing of enslavement.

“These workers are being treated as if they are property, the fundamental defining characteristic of enslavement.”

It will take meaningful pressure for vulnerable migrants to be properly protected, and western nations are unlikely to take a stand, say Bales and Crépeau.

“Many countries, including the UK, don’t seem to be interested in raising questions about this,” says Bales.

“These are oil rich countries that buy very significant amounts of military hardware and tech – as well as other of our exports – and certainly the current government would never want to rock that boat.”

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