What are the statutory recruitment fee caps by country of origin?

Regulated caps include: Philippines & Indonesia (up to AED 9,000), Sri Lanka (up to AED 7,000), Kenya/Uganda/Ethiopia (AED 3,500 - AED 4,500), with regulated monthly salaries between AED 1,000 and AED 1,500.

Is domestic worker health insurance mandatory in the UAE?

Yes, sponsors must provide comprehensive medical insurance and the mandatory domestic worker protection scheme covering flight repatriation, absconding, and occupational illness.

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UAE Domestic Worker & Tadbeer Package Cost Calculator 2026

Calculate recruitment costs and recurring monthly expenses for domestic workers (nannies, drivers, housemaids) across all MOHRE-approved Tadbeer packages, nationality price caps, government visa fees, and mandatory health insurance.

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Calculated Result

Total First-Year Comprehensive Cost

30,350

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Domestic Worker Nationality

Tadbeer Contract Package

Include Annual Medical & Protection Insurance (~AED 1,200/yr)

Calculated Result

Total First-Year Comprehensive Cost

30,350

Amortized Average Monthly Cost

2,529.17

Monthly Basic Wage

1,500

Tadbeer Recruitment Package Fee

9,000

Statutory Visa & Emirates ID Fees

2,150

Medical & Labor Protection Insurance

1,200

Cumulative 12-Month Wages

18,000

Calculation Methodology

Total First-Year Cost = Tadbeer Package Recruitment Fee + Government Visa & Medical Processing + Mandatory Insurance + 12 Months Salary.

Financial & Statutory Disclaimer

MOHRE enforces maximum recruitment price caps by nationality (Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Ethiopia) with a mandatory 2-year warranty.

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes based on publicly declared statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimates. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tadbeer offers 4 standardized models: 1) Traditional direct recruitment on employer visa, 2) 6-month temporary placement before visa transfer, 3) Monthly full-time staffing on Tadbeer sponsorship, and 4) Hourly/flexible on-demand support.

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