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UAE MoHRE Streamlines Procedures Across All 13 Work Permit Categories

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced measures to eliminate administrative requirements across all 13 categories of work permits. The changes cover Golden Visa employment permits, freelance authorisations, part-time permits, and temporary transfers via the official digital portal. The reforms aim to reduce corporate onboarding timelines while maintaining federal labour compliance.

Published Source: Arabian Business
Issuing authority
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 9, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Illustration: A modern corporate human resources office in Dubai with a professional working on a laptop displaying a digital government interface, wi
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The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced measures to streamline application procedures and eliminate administrative requirements across all 13 categories of work permits, according to Arabian Business.

The changes apply to major categories, including Golden Visa employment permits, freelance authorisations under self-residency sponsorship, part-time work permits valid for two years, and temporary transfers.

Businesses and human resources personnel can access the streamlined permit processing workflows directly through the official MoHRE digital portal. MoHRE stated that the reforms are designed to shorten candidate onboarding timelines for UAE-based companies while maintaining compliance with federal labour laws.

The ministry added that user feedback gathered from ongoing consultations will guide subsequent updates as the UAE continues its transition toward paperless governance.

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