UAE Visa: Getting Visitor Visa After Work Permit

"Yes, it is possible.

You can still get or hold a UAE visitor visa even after your work permit has been pre-approved, but there are some important rules to understand.

✅ How It Works

Employer applies for work permit pre-approval

This approval only means the employer is allowed to hire you.

It does not activate your employment visa yet.

You can still enter or stay in the UAE on a visit visa

Many people enter on a visitor visa while their employer completes the next steps for the work permit.

Once work permit is ready, your status will be changed

The employer will convert your visit visa into an employment visa inside the UAE (called ""status change"") or by issuing an entry permit.

⚠️ Important Rule

You cannot start working until the employment visa/entry permit is officially issued.

Working on a visitor visa is illegal and can lead to fines or deportation."