Standard Employer-Sponsored Work Residence

Government, private, or free zone entities for issuing residency for employment purposes

MoHRE has 13 types of work permits. It issues the permits to establishments registered with them, depending on the nature of the job.

Work permit to recruit a worker from outside the UAE - This is issued under specific conditions and regulations. The permit is valid for two years.

A service provided by the Ministry to establishments wishing to recruit or employ a worker from outside the country.

The employer must apply for the standard work visa.

## Required Documents : 1. Clear colored photo with a white background 2. Passport copy with a validity period of at least six months. 3. The official job offer form issued by the Ministry, signed by both the employer and employee. 4. Academic Certificates: A clear certificate bearing the name of the employee, Skill levels (1 & 2) Bachelor Degree or higher is required. Skill Levels (3 & 4) Diploma graduate or higher is required. Skill Level (5) High School Certificate is required. There is no requirement for a certificate for skill levels 6 to 9. Workers who earn less than AED 4000 per month or who do not possess a degree are not considered skilled. 5. Professional license issued by the competent authority, example: doctor, nurse, etc. (professional license issued by the Ministry of Health - Department of Health)/ Teacher, teacher assistant (Ministry of Education - Knowledge Authority(Dubai)- Abu Dhabi Education Council- Sharjah Education Council) Fitness Trainer (Youth and Sports Authority)/ Advocate (Ministry of Justice). 6. Workers from the following nationalities (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran) need to provide a legible and clear copy of both sides of their national ID cards issued by their home countries, and make sure it is valid ## Service Channels : ## WEB,MOB,CENTER ## Terms And Conditions : • The establishment must have an electronic quota available • The Employee must be 18 years of age or older • An employee in a specialized profession or any other profession that requires a license must meet the requirements stipulated in the applicable legislation. • The establishment must maintain a valid license without any registered violations, resulting in suspension of its operations in accordance with applicable laws. • The Work Permit application must be submitted by the authorized signatory of the establishment • Candidate for employment may not possess an active work permit. • Replacement of the work permit and change of nationality are permissible, while the profession and gender (male or female) remain unchanged within six months of the date of issuance up to two times, under the condition that the • Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security cancels the entry permit for the replaced worker Note: The new employer must comply with the provisions stipulated in Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article No. (9) of Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 concerning the regulation of labor relations.

it is illegal for a person to work in the UAE without a valid work permit issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation  (MoHRE). Likewise, employers may not recruit or employ any worker unless a work permit is issued in accordance with MoHRE procedures.

Work permit to transfer a non-UAE worker from one establishment to another - This permit is valid for two years.

A worker may work for more than one employer after obtaining approval from the Ministry.

A foreigner can get a normal employment visa, valid for two years and renewable subject to terms and conditions set by the visa-issuing authorities.