Work permit renewal
Renews an employee's work permit with MOHRE via Tasheel on your behalf.
How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Submitted at Tasheel
Runner at MOHRE
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Permit issued
MOHRE
Documents required
Employment contract approved by MOHRE, signed by employer and worker
copyValid professional licence
in some casescopyOnly if: Licensed professionsWorker's valid passport (details)
copyOnly if: Usually needed for the linked residence renewal (staff to confirm for the MOHRE step)
Conditions, time and validity
- Work permits may be renewed 60 days before expiry; the conditions of issue must still be met.
- Establishment licence valid without suspending violations; the authorised signatory applies.
- Workers of skill levels 5-9 attend a guidance workshop; contracts for levels 6-9 are delivered at workers' awareness centres.
- Processing time
- MOHRE: 2 working days.
- Validity of the result
- Two years (renewal for two years per MOHRE fee table).
- Where it is applied for
- MOHRE website and app, Tawseel/business service centres; in Dubai often through the unified work bundle with the residence renewal.
Steps at the authority
- Check expiry date and establishment status; prepare renewed contract.
- Submit renewal; worker signs; guidance workshop if levels 5-9.
- Pay fees; contract approved electronically; renew residence with immigration.
Tips that save you a trip
- Start in the 60-day window before expiry to avoid fines and residence gaps.
- Renew the trade licence first if it expires before the permit.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Establishment blocked (violations, WPS non-compliance) or licence expired.
- Professional licence expired.
Questions and answers
What happens if the permit is renewed late?
The establishment pays a late fine. News reports on Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 give AED 200 per month after 60 days, capped at AED 2,000; staff will confirm the current amount on the system.
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; Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (Executive Regulations); Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 (MOHRE fees/fines, per news reports)
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