Getting a Work Permit from MOHRE in the UAE

Document Checklist

جواز السفر Passport Required: Original with at least 6 months remaining validity Your passport is the universal identity document for the MOHRE application. The work permit and the subsequent residence visa stamp are linked to this passport.
خطاب العرض الوظيفي Job offer letter signed by the employer Required: Original signed by the employer and the prospective employeeIssued by: Your employer — the sponsoring entity in the UAE The job offer letter sets the terms of your employment contract: salary, role, contract duration, and benefits. Sign carefully — once registered with MOHRE, the terms become legally binding.
الشهادات الأكاديمية والمهنية Educational and professional credentials Required for: Skill-level classification under MOHRE rulesAttestation: Educational credentials typically require attestation by the issuing country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy in that country Your MOHRE skill-level classification (Levels 1-5) depends on your job role and educational background. Skill level affects work-permit fees and grace-period rules at residence-visa cancellation.