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Initial approval for a work permit, Golden Visa holders

Obtains MOHRE initial approval for a work permit for an employee holding a UAE Golden Visa.

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

  • Clear colour photo of the worker with a white background

    copy

  • Passport copy of the worker

    copyAt least six months' validity

  • Copy of the valid Golden Visa (Golden residence) / Emirates ID

    copy

  • Official MOHRE job offer form 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

Conditions, time and validity

  • The worker must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Licensed or specialised professions must meet the licensing rules of the competent authority.
  • The occupation must match the establishment's licensed 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.
  • The employee must hold a valid Golden Visa and no other (employment) residence visa.
  • No quota, bank guarantee or insurance is required.
  • MOHRE's Arabic service card asks for academic certificates attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (skill levels 1-2 a university degree, 3-4 a diploma or higher, 5 secondary school; none for levels 6-9); the English card does not mention the attestation.
Processing time
MOHRE: 2 working days once the application is complete.
Validity of the result
Two years.
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. Sign the MOHRE job offer with the Golden Visa holder.
  2. Submit the permit request; MOHRE checks the requirements.
  3. On approval the contract is approved electronically and the federal fee is paid.

Tips that save you a trip

  • The Golden Visa holder keeps their own residence; the company does not issue a new employment visa.
  • Apart from the federal fee, the same MOHRE service is free on the MOHRE website and app; at a business centre the centre's commission applies.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • Golden Visa expired or the person still has an employment residence with another sponsor.
  • The occupation does not match the licence activity, or the certificate does not match the skill level.
  • The worker still has an active work permit with another establishment.

Questions and answers

Does a Golden Visa holder need a work permit?

Yes, to work for a MOHRE-registered company the employer gets this permit; the residence stays the Golden Visa.

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.

Eligibility

  • How old is the worker?

    This permit needs a worker aged 18 or over. Workers aged 15-18 need a juvenile or student permit; our staff will advise.

  • Does the employee hold a valid UAE Golden Visa?

    This permit is only for Golden Visa holders. Our staff will suggest the right permit (for example transfer or family-sponsored).

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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