Is there a stay-back option or post-study work permit in UAE after completing MBA?
22 Jul 2026 · Answered by Tharun Kumar U · 1 min read
Yes, the UAE offers several stay-back and post-study work options after completing your MBA.
- Job Seeker Visa: Stay up to 180 days to search for a job. Available to graduates from top-500 universities.
- Green Visa: Five-year, self-sponsored residency for skilled professionals with a qualifying job offer (minimum AED 15,000/month) or freelancers.
- Golden Visa: Ten-year renewable residency for exceptional graduates from accredited UAE universities (typically requires a GPA of 3.75 - 3.8 or higher).
- Standard Employment Visa: Once you have a job offer, your employer can sponsor a work visa, usually valid for 2 - 3 years.
Visa rules and eligibility are subject to change.
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