UAE Labor Law: 13 Work Permits for Private Sector Hiring

DUBAI: The UAE’s labor law lays out a comprehensive framework to enhance workforce dynamics in the private sector, offering 13 distinct types of work permits to facilitate the hiring of both expatriate and local talent.

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These permits, issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre), are designed to accommodate various employment scenarios, including professional, student, freelancer, and part-time roles.

Working in the UAE without a valid permit is illegal, and each permit is tailored for specific job roles, contributing to the country’s economic growth. Here’s a breakdown of the available work permit options:

1. Standard Work Permit: Enables companies to recruit employees from abroad.
2. Transfer Work Permit: Allows expatriate workers to switch jobs within the UAE without leaving the country.
3. Family Sponsorship Work Permit: Permits individuals on family sponsorship to work without employer sponsorship.
4. Temporary Work Permit: Granted for short-term projects or specific tasks.
5. One-Mission Permit: For recruiting workers from abroad for temporary jobs or projects.
6. Part-Time Work Permit: Issued for part-time contracts, enabling workers to have multiple employers.
7. Juvenile Work Permit: Available for teenagers aged 15-18, with restrictions on work hours and job types.
8. Student Training Employment Permit: For employing 15-year-old students already in the UAE.
9. UAE and GCC National Work Permit: Facilitates employment for Emirati and GCC citizens.
10. Golden Visa Work Permit: Required for Golden Visa holders seeking employment in the UAE.
11. National Trainee Permit: For companies wishing to train UAE citizens with approved qualifications.
12. Freelance Permit: For self-sponsored individuals providing services without a specific employer.
13. Private Teacher Work Permit: Allows qualified professionals to offer private tuition legally.

These diverse permits aim to streamline the hiring process, enabling companies to attract specialized talent and adapt their workforce to meet market demands, further solidifying the UAE’s position as a global business hub.

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