CV Format for Gulf Jobs — Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman
Recruiters in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain — and the Indian agencies that hire for them — expect a few details Indian CVs usually skip: passport, nationality, visa status and licences. The Gulf design in CV Dost puts these in a box right under your name.
Format: section by section
- Photo and nameA professional photo is common for Gulf CVs.
- Personal & visa boxNationality, passport number and validity, visa status, driving licence.
- ProfileYears of experience and specialisation.
- ExperienceCompany, country, dates, and achievements; mention any Gulf experience.
- Licences & certificationsDHA, MOH, HAAD, SCE, QCHP for healthcare; trade certificates for technicians.
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Arabic and others.
Details Gulf recruiters ask for
- Passport number and expiry date (should be valid for 6+ months).
- Visa status: "In India, available to travel", "Visit visa in Dubai till 30 Nov", etc.
- Gulf driving licence if you have one — it is a big plus for many jobs.
- Notice period or "Immediate joiner".
- Gulf experience if any — name the country.
Use only registered recruiting agents
India requires overseas recruiting agents to be registered with the Ministry of External Affairs. Check an agent on the eMigrate portal before paying any fee, and never hand over your original passport without a written receipt.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best CV format for Gulf jobs?
A two-page CV with photo, a personal and visa details box near the top, then profile, experience, education, licences and languages.
Should I put my passport number on my CV?
For Gulf recruiters, yes — passport number and expiry are commonly requested. Share the CV only with genuine recruiters.
Do Gulf employers want a photo on the CV?
Usually yes. Use a recent, professional photo with a plain background.