UAE - Rozario Enterprises Forum

Are UAE engineers eligible for direct GSM visa invitation without state sponsorship?

Khadija Al Maktoum — Mon, 18 May 2026 02:52:09 +0000

I am a civil engineer working in Abu Dhabi and considering the GSM visa. I have heard about two streams: skilled independent and state-sponsored. I am unsure if I can receive a direct invitation under the skilled independent stream without needing state sponsorship and whether my UAE work experience will affect this.

How do UAE-based IT professionals earn points for the GSM visa?

Abdullah Al Nahyan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:14:35 +0000

I am an IT professional working in Dubai, UAE and I am planning to apply for Australia’s GSM visa. I have heard about a points system but I am unsure how my work experience, qualifications and age contribute to the points calculation. I am particularly confused about whether working in the UAE counts the same as experience in Australia.

Can UAE residents apply for GSM visa if they are not UAE citizens?

Fatima — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:29:51 +0000

I am currently living and working in the UAE on a resident visa, but I am not a UAE citizen. I want to migrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. I am confused whether my residency in UAE will affect my eligibility and if I can still apply without being a citizen. I am worried about residency restrictions or documentation requirements that might apply.