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Profession amendment

Amends the profession recorded on an employee's work permit with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

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

  • Employment contract approved by MOHRE with the new profession, signed by both parties

    copy

  • Academic certificate matching 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: When the new profession is skill level 1-5

  • Professional licence from the competent authority

    in some casescopyOnly if: Only for licensed professions (doctor, nurse, teacher, advocate, fitness trainer...)

Conditions, time and validity

  • The new profession must be consistent with the establishment's activity.
  • Licensed or specialised professions must meet the competent authority's requirements.
  • Valid licence without suspending violations; the authorised signatory applies.
Processing time
MOHRE: 2 working days.
Validity of the result
The new profession applies until the permit expires or is changed again.
Where it is applied for
MOHRE business service centres (Tasheel), MOHRE website and smart app; the establishment's authorised signatory logs in with UAE PASS. Our centre submits it at Tasheel for you.

Steps at the authority

  1. Check that the profession exists in the company's activity and the worker's certificate fits the skill level.
  2. Submit the modification with the documents and pay.
  3. MOHRE issues the modified permit and contract.

Tips that save you a trip

  • A higher profession (skill level 1-5) usually needs an attested degree: start the attestation early, it can take weeks.
  • Sponsoring your family can depend on your profession or salary: check before changing.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • Profession not in the licence activity.
  • Certificate missing or below the required level; no professional licence for a licensed profession.

Questions and answers

Do I need a new visa after a profession change?

No new visa, but the profession on the residence/Emirates ID data may need updating; staff confirm.

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 (Labour Relations) and its Executive Regulations (Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022); Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 (MOHRE service fees and fines)

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