Published by Osasere Edomwonyi Ikpoba
The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has officially published a full breakdown of the work permits it issues to registered establishments, confirming that five major categories carry a standard validity of exactly two years. The ministry issues a total of 13 types of work permits covering a wide range of employment situations.
According to MoHRE, the two-year validity applies to five commonly sought permit types:
· Overseas recruitment permit: For employers recruiting workers directly from outside the UAE.
· Transfer permit: For foreign workers moving from one establishment registered with MoHRE to another.
· Family-sponsored resident permit: For residents in the UAE under family sponsorship who wish to take up formal employment.
· GCC nationals' permit: For UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council nationals seeking employment in the private sector.
· Golden Visa holder permit: For individuals holding a Golden Residency Visa who require a formal work permit to be employed.
Beyond these five two-year permits, MoHRE issues several other specialised categories with shorter or varying validity periods. The juvenile work permit, covering workers between ages 15 and 18, is valid for one year. The student training and employment permit, intended for students aged 15 and above, carries a duration of just three months. The national trainee work permit lasts 12 months and can be renewed.
The remaining permit types include temporary work permits, mission work permits for project-based assignments, part-time work permits, freelance work permits, and private teacher work permits. MoHRE did not specify a standard validity period for these categories, suggesting that their duration may depend on the nature of the employment, assignment, or applicable agreement.
The UAE has also significantly simplified its work permit system, reducing paperwork and cutting processing times. All services are now available through MoHRE's unified digital platforms. MoHRE has emphasised that no individual may legally work in the UAE without an official work permit issued by the ministry.
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