UAE MoHRE Outlines 12 Work Permit Types and Employer Compliance Rules

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has detailed 12 distinct work permit options available to registered establishments, spanning arrangements such as full-time, flexible, and remote work. The ministry reiterated that hiring entities must bear all recruitment fees and employment guarantees, with submissions managed through official digital channels.

Published October 15, 2026 Source: Emirates 24/7

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Issuing authority: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Publication date: October 14, 2026
Stage: Final rule
Official source: www.emirates247.com

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The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued a regulatory advisory detailing 12 distinct work permit types available to registered establishments, Emirates 24/7 reported.

The work permits cover various staffing structures, including full-time, part-time, temporary, flexible, and remote employment arrangements. Specialized permits also cover young workers aged 15 to 18 under strict conditions defined by the Labour Law, such as one-year juvenile work permits.

MoHRE stressed that hiring companies remain legally responsible for covering all recruitment costs, official government fees, and mandatory employment guarantees. All applications across the 12 permit types must be submitted online through MoHRE's approved digital service channels.