Standard Work Permit

United Arab Emirates · Work Permit

Employer-sponsored residence and labour permit, the most common route for arriving employees.

Job offer requiredSkills assessment
2 wk - 6 wk
Processing time
typical decision
$700
Government fee
per applicant
$14,000
Minimum salary
per year
88/100
Popularity
route volume

Eligibility requirements

  • Job offer from a UAE employer
  • Employer-issued work permit (MoHRE)
  • Medical fitness test
  • Emirates ID registration

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