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Amendment of a work permit for a UAE or GCC national

Amends the work permit of a UAE or GCC national employee with MOHRE via Tasheel.

Start this request processing: 2 days

How it works

  1. 1

    Documents

    You

  2. 2

    Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI

    MARIO E.G.S.H AI

  3. 3

    Submitted at Tasheel

    Runner at MOHRE

  4. 4

    Permit issued

    MOHRE

Documents required

  • MOHRE-approved employment contract signed by the employer and the worker

    copy

  • Academic certificate in the worker's name, according to the skill level (levels 1-2 bachelor or higher; 3-4 diploma or higher; 5 high school; none for 6-9)

    in some casescopyattestedOnly if: Skill levels 1-5 only. MOHRE's Arabic page asks for the certificate attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a foreign certificate is usually attested in the home country and the UAE embassy first (staff confirm)

  • Professional licence from the competent authority (e.g. health authority for doctors and nurses, education authority for teachers, Ministry of Justice for advocates)

    in some casescopyOnly if: Licensed professions only

  • Copy of the Emirates ID card

    copy

Conditions, time and validity

  • Licensed or specialised professions must meet the licensing rules of the competent authority.
  • If the occupation changes, the new occupation must match the establishment's activity.
  • The establishment's licence must be valid, with no violation that suspends its file.
  • The application is submitted by the establishment's authorised signatory.
Processing time
MOHRE: 2 working days once the application is complete.
Validity of the result
The permit keeps its original expiry date (staff confirm).
Where it is applied for
MOHRE business service centres (Tasheel / Tawseel), the MOHRE website and the MOHRE app (UAE PASS of the authorised signatory). In Dubai the permit is often processed with the residence visa through the Work Bundle.

Steps at the authority

  1. Agree the change with the employee and prepare the amended contract.
  2. Submit the modification (contract data / job) for the authorised signatory.
  3. MOHRE approves; the amended contract is approved electronically.

Tips that save you a trip

  • A job-title change that needs a degree (skill levels 1-5) needs the certificate, so bring it with the request.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • New job title not within the licence activity.
  • Licence expired or establishment file suspended.

Questions and answers

Can the salary be changed with this service?

MOHRE's card covers contract information and job; salary changes are part of the contract data, but staff confirm on the system what can be edited.

Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.

Legal basis

Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (Article 6); Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (Executive Regulations, Articles 6-7); Ministerial Resolution No. 46 of 2022 on work permits, job offers and employment contract forms; Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 on MOHRE service fees and fines, as amended by Cabinet Resolution No. 37 of 2022

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