Payment of worker transfer fees between establishments
Pays the MOHRE fees for transferring a worker from one establishment to another.
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
Approved transfer permit application number
copy
Conditions, time and validity
- The transfer permit application must be approved before payment.
- The establishment's licence must be valid, with no violation that suspends its file.
- Processing time
- MOHRE does not publish a separate time for this step; it is usually done the same day as the main permit application (staff confirm).
- 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
- Check the amount due for the employer's category.
- Pay the fees.
- MOHRE issues the transfer permit.
Tips that save you a trip
- Ask the employer which MOHRE category the company is in: the two-year permit fee is AED 250, 1,200 or 3,450 depending on it.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Outstanding fines on the new employer's file.
Questions and answers
How much does a transfer permit cost?
MOHRE: AED 50 application plus AED 250, 1,200 or 3,450 for two years, depending on the new employer's category; the centre's charges are extra.
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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