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How to apply to Emirates
Where Emirates recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Open Days running across Europe, Asia and Africa through 2026; online application with video interview also open.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online with CV and photos to spec, or walk into an Open Day with printed documents.
- 02
On-demand video interview and English test through the HireVue platform.
- 03
Assessment day: reach test, group exercises and grooming check.
- 04
Final one-to-one interview built on behavioral questions.
- 05
'Golden call' offer, then medical, background checks and visa processing (4-12 weeks to joining date).
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Photos to exact specification
Gulf carriers require full-length and passport-style photos in business attire. Photos that break the spec get applications rejected before a human reads a word.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →English fluency
Every airline in our index tests spoken and written English. Practise the interview out loud, not in your head.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Emirates
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Emirates hiring cabin crew right now?
Actively hiring. Open Days running across Europe, Asia and Africa through 2026; online application with video interview also open.
How long does the Emirates application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to Emirates?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, full-length and passport-style photos to the airline's exact specification, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Able to swim unaided; no visible piercings beyond one earring pair; UAE employment visa arranged by the airline.