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UAE Work Permit
A formal work permit issued through the Ministry of Human Resources allowing expatriates to work legally in the UAE.
Employer SponsoredResidence Visa Required2–3 Year Term
Overview
A UAE Work Permit (Labour Card / E-Work Permit) is required for all expatriate workers. It is issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and is tied to an employment visa and UAE residency. The permit is employer-sponsored and must be renewed every 2–3 years. The UAE Golden Visa offers a 10-year residence for highly skilled professionals.
✓Issued by MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation)
✓Tied to an employment visa and Emirates ID
✓2-year or 3-year validity (depending on emirate)
✓Must be in a permissible occupation category
✓Golden Visa: 10-year residence for skilled professionals
✓Free zone companies issue permits through their respective authorities
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓Valid job offer from a UAE mainland or free zone employer
- ✓Medical fitness test (blood test, chest X-ray) required
- ✓Employer must obtain labour quota approval from MOHRE
- ✓Passport validity: minimum 6 months
- ✓Educational certificates to be attested by UAE embassy
- ✓No criminal record; UAE police clearance required
Visa Type
🪪 Labour Card / E-Work Permit (UAE Ministry of Human Resources)
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