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Initial approval notice request, mission work permit

Requests the initial approval notice for a mission work permit from 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

  • Clear colour photo of the worker with a white background

    copy

  • Passport copy of the worker

    copyAt least six months' validity

  • 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 worker must not already hold an active work permit.
  • An electronic quota is required for a mission permit.
  • The worker is brought from abroad for a temporary job or a specific time-bound project.
  • 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.
  • After the worker enters the UAE, the employment contract of a mission permit must be given to MOHRE within 30 days; otherwise the fine is AED 100 per day, up to AED 2,000 (Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020, Article 3, Arabic text).
Processing time
MOHRE: 2 working days once the application is complete.
Validity of the result
Three months, renewable once for a similar period.
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 worker.
  2. Submit the mission permit request and attach the documents.
  3. Pay the fee; MOHRE issues the approval/permit within 2 working days.
  4. Apply for the worker's entry permit with immigration.

Tips that save you a trip

  • Mission permits need a free quota: check the quota before signing the job offer.
  • 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

  • No electronic quota, or the establishment's file is suspended for violations (for example WPS non-compliance).
  • The occupation does not match the licence activity, or the certificate does not match the skill level.
  • Passport valid for less than six months, unclear photo or missing signature on the job offer.
  • The worker still has an active work permit with another establishment.

Questions and answers

Can a mission permit worker stay longer than six months?

No. The permit is three months and can be renewed once for three months; for longer work the employer needs a regular two-year 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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