Work Permit UAE
Work Permit UAE support from Al Hadaf Al Masi helps UAE residents, employers and businesses understand the correct official route, required documents, current fees and next steps. We review the case before submission so the application is prepared for the correct authority.
Work Permit UAE – Overview
Work Permit UAE is the official MOHRE authorisation required before a person can legally work for a private-sector establishment. UAE Government guidance states that employers may not recruit or employ a worker without a valid permit. MOHRE provides multiple permit types, and the correct route depends on the worker’s status, job arrangement and whether the employee is recruited from outside the UAE, transferred, part-time, temporary or under another eligible category.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | MOHRE Work Permit |
| Authority | MOHRE |
| Permit Types | Multiple types depending on employment arrangement |
| General Issue/Renewal Cost | Approx. AED 250–3,450 according to current UAE Government guidance, depending on company classification / case |
| Typical Service Time | Often around 2 working days for new-permit service cards when complete |
| Key Rule | Employee cannot legally work without a valid permit |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Quote case by case |
Government fees, service channels and processing times can change. Recheck the official service card immediately before submission.
Documents / Information Required
- Clear colour photo with white background
- Passport copy valid at least 6 months
- Official MOHRE job offer signed by employer and employee
- Academic qualification for relevant skilled roles
- Professional licence for regulated occupations, where required
- Additional permit-specific documents depending on permit type
- Employer establishment must have valid licence and compliant MOHRE file
Government / Service Fees
| Official Fee Area | Current Guidance |
| Work permit issue / renewal | Approx. AED 250–3,450 depending on company classification and permit circumstances |
| Service-centre charge | May apply depending on channel |
| Additional guarantee / insurance | May apply depending on permit and establishment requirements |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | Quote case by case |
Processing Time
MOHRE service cards for new work permits commonly state around 2 working days where conditions and documents are complete. The wider Work Bundle can combine permit, contract, residence, medical and Emirates ID procedures, but the end-to-end onboarding timeline is longer than the work-permit step alone.
How the Process Works
- Check establishment eligibility, licence validity and job/permit type.
- Prepare and sign the official MOHRE job offer.
- Submit the work-permit application with required documents.
- Complete any permit-specific qualification or professional-licence requirements.
- Pay applicable MOHRE fees based on permit/company classification.
- Receive the permit and continue the contract/residence onboarding process.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial eligibility / document review
- Profile-specific checklist
- Coordination with the correct UAE authority or accredited provider
- Application and document preparation support
- Fee and processing-time recheck before submission
- Follow-up through completion
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- Dubai/UAE-focused administrative support
- Case-specific guidance
- Clear separation of government, provider and professional fees
- No government-approval guarantees
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance. Final acceptance, official fees, service timing and document recognition are determined by the relevant UAE authority or accredited provider.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us the document or employee details and the purpose of the transaction. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review the case and provide a tailored checklist and current next-step guidance.
