The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has simplified the process of hiring foreign talent from abroad with a faster, more streamlined system. Whether you’re recruiting skilled professionals or unskilled laborers, this guide outlines the four key steps to obtaining a UAE work permit in 2025.
🧾 Who Can Use This Service?
This service is exclusive to UAE-based employers and companies looking to hire foreign workers currently residing outside the UAE.
✅ What’s New?
- Fast-track approval through MoHRE’s online portals
- UAE Pass login required for secure access
- Instant approvals for applications with all documents correctly submitted
- Automated notifications if anything is missing
👨💼 Skilled vs. Unskilled Workers – What’s the Difference?
| Worker Type | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Skilled | Verified educational certificate, minimum salary AED 4,000/month |
| Unskilled | No educational certificate required (Levels 6–9) |
MoHRE verifies skilled workers’ qualifications via the Ministry of Higher Education. Processing takes up to 2 weeks, and labor contracts are issued after medical fitness tests in the UAE.
📋 Documents Needed for UAE Work Permits
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Personal Photo | Clear, color, white background |
| Passport Copy | Valid for at least 6 months |
| Job Offer Letter | Issued by MoHRE and signed by both parties |
| Educational Certificate (Skilled roles) | Authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Professional License (If applicable) | Required for medical, legal, educational, or sports professionals |
| National ID (Specific countries) | Required for nationals of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran (both sides) |
📚 Skill Level Categories
| Skill Level | Qualification Needed |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | University degree |
| 3–4 | Diploma or higher |
| 5 | High school certificate |
| 6–9 | No formal qualification |
🔄 Step-by-Step Work Permit Application Process
- Log in with UAE Pass – Access the MoHRE platform securely
- Submit Application – Upload all documents via MoHRE channels
- Electronic Review –
- Instant approval if complete
- Notification if any information is missing
- Approval & Final Steps –
- Pay federal fees
- Submit insurance or bank guarantee
- Upload signed job offer letter
➡️ Once the worker arrives in the UAE and clears the medical exam, the labour contract is issued.
⚙️ Conditions & Eligibility
Employers must ensure:
- Active, valid trade license
- No legal violations or suspensions
- Authorized representative handles the application
- Worker is 18+ years
- Quota availability in MoHRE system
- Worker has no active permit elsewhere
🔁 Work Permit Replacement Policy
Employers can replace a worker if:
- Same job title and gender are retained
- Nationality may be changed
- Done within 6 months of original permit issuance
- Max 2 replacements allowed
- Original entry permit must be canceled
🏁 Final Takeaway
The UAE’s enhanced work permit system offers clarity, speed, and digital convenience. By following the outlined process and submitting the correct documents, employers can now recruit foreign talent more efficiently than ever before.
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