UAE Work Permit

Apply for Work Permit to UAE

To get a work permit in the UAE, begin by obtaining a job offer from a UAE employer who will sponsor your application. Prepare your documents, which should include a valid passport, recent passport-sized photos, your job offer letter, and any required educational or professional certificates. You’ll need to pass a medical fitness exam at an authorized clinic in the UAE. Your employer will then handle the submission of your work permit application to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). After receiving approval, you will be issued a work permit, or employment visa. Next, apply for a residency visa with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) and obtain an Emirates ID from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA). Be sure to adhere to any additional steps and guidance from your employer and the UAE authorities.

UAE Work Visas

There are two main types of work visas in the UAE: one for full-time employment, usually valid for 2 to 3 years and renewable, and another for freelancing, typically valid for 1 to 3 years and available in certain free zones.
You need a job offer from a UAE-based employer who will act as your sponsor.
Required documents include your passport, passport-sized photos, the job offer letter, and any relevant educational or professional certificates.
You'll need to complete a medical fitness test at an approved clinic in the UAE.
Your employer will handle the submission of your work permit application to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
After approval, you will receive your work permit or employment visa.
Next, apply for a residency visa through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
Obtain an Emirates ID from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship after securing your esidency visa.
Work visas are usually valid for 2 to 3 years and can be renewed.
If you end your employment or your employment is terminated, the work visa must be canceled by your employer, and you may need to leave the UAE or arrange a new visa.