Employment in Private Sector - dda
Employment in Private Sector
Will you need a visa to work in the Dubai?
If you have found a job already, your employer will handle most of the paperwork for you. To get your work permit, the first step is to get an entry visa. For citizens of many countries, this can be issued pre-arrival, then apply for your residence visa later on. You have to apply for a residence visa and a labour card within the first 60 days of arriving in the country, luckily this process can be done online easily.
Employment Process in Private Sector
The employment process in the private sector typically involves several key steps, which include:
First, the employee receives a formal job offer and signs the employment contract. The employer applies for a work permit (also known as a labor approval) from MOHRE – a step must be completed before the employee enters the UAE.
Once the work permit is approved, the employer applies for an entry permit visa, allowing the employee to legally enter the UAE. If the employee is already inside the UAE (e.g., on a visit or tourist visa), a visa status change is required instead of an entry permit.
After entering the UAE (or changing status), the employee must undergo a mandatory medical fitness test and submit biometrics for the Emirates ID.
Once the medical results are cleared, the employer applies for the residence visa and Emirates ID of the employee, which are typically valid for 2 years.
Finally, the employee’s labor card and MOHRE employment contract are finalized after all above steps.
Job Offer
In Dubai, a job offer — also known as an offer letter — is a formal document issued by an employer to a prospective employee, outlining the basic terms of employment. It typically includes key details such as the job title, salary, working hours, benefits, and the start date. The offer letter serves as a preliminary agreement before the employment contract is signed. An official job offer signed by both the employer and the employee is required to obtain a work permit. View various types of job offer.
Work Permit
According to Article 6 of the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations in the Private Sector, it is illegal for a person to work in the UAE without a valid work permit issued according to the procedures set out by Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). Read Labour Law
There are several types of work permits available, including those for full-time, part-time, flexible, and remote work. Some work permits require a valid job offer, while others do not. You can view all types of work permits through the website of Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization
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