Summary of expenses
- P40k (tourist visa package of 3 months)
- P30k to P60k (rent, bedspace, food, sending resumes, attending interviews, etc.)
How to get a tourist visa
Contact a reputable travel agency or just ask a relative or friend on how to get a Dubai tourist visa. Basic requirement is your passport and colored passport photo in white background.It also helps to have an Affidavit of Support from a family member. This will show the Immigration Officers in the airport that someone will support your stay in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Contact your kakilalas about how they got a job in Dubai
It's still better to ask a kakilala (former classmate, friend, relative) on how they got hired in UAE. This way you will learn the right process. He/she might even help you land a job there easily. He/she might also give you some important tips (e.g. avoid offloading or rejection from Immigration Officers)Why getting a tourist visa then applying for a job is risky
Actually, the above option is risky because there's no guarantee you'll get a job in your 1-3 months of stay. Let's look at this fictional example.- Day 1: You arrive in Dubai (full of hope and excitement)
- Week 1: Applying to jobs online and as a walk-in applicant (20+ jobs applied)
- Week 2: Attending interviews while still sending resumes
- Week 3: No luck, interviews and sending resumes again
- Week 4: Another round of interviews
- Week 5: Still no luck
- Week 6: You run out of money. Uutangan na mga relatives and friends. Still sending resumes and praying.
- Week 7: Interviews again.
- Week 8 (after 2 months of stay): Finally, you get hired for a job.
- Week 9: Requirements and work visa processing
It's a good example. But many Pinoys still don't find a job even after 3 months (they are then forced to exit and go home). Also, they're likely to have spent at least P100k during those 3 months of applying to jobs, eating, renting, transportation, etc.
If you still choose this path, prepare thoroughly. Way before you arrive in Dubai, you should have your resumes ready (customize your resume according to the position you're applying). You should also plan where to apply. You should prepare the list of companies and websites where you'll send your resumes. Also search for job fairs in Dubai so you can apply to more companies.
Why not just go through recruitment agencies?
Legit and licensed recruitment agencies will make it a lot easier for you. If your qualifications match available jobs, you'll have a ready job once you arrive in Dubai or Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. After all, they'll also earn money if you successfully get hired. Once you get a job, you're likely to refer your friends to that agency (more customers for the agency).Beware of illegal recruiters though. That's why it's important to ask your kakilalas about how they got a job. Also make sure the agencies have valid licenses issued by POEA.
Summary
If you choose visiting Dubai then applying for a job, prepare at least P100k to be safe. Also contact your relatives and other kakilalas there so you'll know the process (they might even help you get hired).If you choose getting hired through an agency, make sure it's licensed by POEA. Also ask your friends and relatives which agencies they recommend.
Disclaimer
These are not guarantees though. Do your homework and do your own investigations. After all, it's a lot of money at stake. You can check the status of recruitment agencies here (POEA website).Also check the reputation and validity of the travel agency you're dealing with. Well, it's just best to ask friends and relatives about their recommendations (what they themselves used and their kakilala).
It's now up to you how to approach your job search. Be careful and good luck!
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