Permit for a UAE national trainee or student
Issues a permit for a UAE national trainee or student with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
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
Clear colour photo of the worker with a white background
copyCopy of the Emirates ID card
copyOfficial MOHRE job offer form signed by the employer and the worker
copyProfessional 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 worker must not already hold an active work permit.
- Contract term up to 12 months, renewable by mutual agreement; it must state the trainee's educational qualification.
- No quota, bank guarantee or insurance is required.
- Processing time
- MOHRE: 2 working days once the application is complete.
- Validity of the result
- 12 months, renewable by mutual agreement.
- 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
- Agree the training plan and sign the MOHRE offer.
- Submit the national trainee permit request.
- MOHRE issues the permit within 2 working days.
Tips that save you a trip
- A UAE national student under 18 uses the student training and work permit instead.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Contract longer than 12 months or without the qualification.
- The worker still has an active work permit with another establishment.
Questions and answers
Is this permit for students or graduates?
MOHRE's card is for UAE nationals aged 18+ trained according to their qualification; students aged 15+ use the student permit.
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.
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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