Receiving a training work permit
Receives and processes a training work permit application 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
copyProof of student status
originalValid residence visa (non-UAE students)
in some casescopyOnly if: Non-national studentsWritten consent of the student's guardian or custodian
in some casesoriginalOnly if: Students aged 15 to under 18Medical certificate confirming the student's fitness for the job
originalNo-objection letter from the student's school or university
in some casesoriginalOnly if: For training (not employment)MOHRE-approved employment contract signed by the employer and the worker
copy
Conditions, time and validity
- The training/employing establishment must not be closed or suspended.
- The job must not be prohibited for juvenile students (skill levels 1-2 and hazardous work are excluded).
- 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 student must not hold another valid work permit.
- Processing time
- MOHRE: 2 working days once the application is complete.
- Validity of the result
- Three months for students; 12 months (renewable by agreement) for UAE-national trainees.
- 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
- Collect proof of studies, guardian consent (if under 18), medical certificate and school NOC (for training).
- Submit the student permit request and the signed contract.
- Pay AED 50; MOHRE issues a 3-month permit.
Tips that save you a trip
- Tell us whether the trainee is a student or a UAE national graduate; the documents differ.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Wrong permit type chosen (a UAE national graduate trainee needs the national trainee permit).
- Missing school NOC or guardian consent.
Questions and answers
Can a university student on a family visa do a summer internship?
Yes. The company applies for the student training and work permit (three months); the student needs a valid residence visa and, for training, a no-objection letter from the university.
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 student?
MOHRE's student training and work permit is for students aged 15 or over.
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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