MOHRE Work Permit Guide for UAE Companies
For any UAE mainland company, hiring starts with a MOHRE work permit. Get the company file and employee data right, and it moves quickly; miss a detail and it bounces. This guide explains the process and the rejection traps.
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What a work permit is
The work permit is MOHRE's approval for your company to employ a named worker in a specific role. It is the foundation of the mainland employment visa — everything else (entry permit, medical, contract, stamping) follows it.
The main types
- New permit for a worker recruited from abroad
- New permit for a worker already inside the UAE (followed by status change)
- Transfer permit when moving between employers
- Part-time and other specialised categories under current rules
The process
- Company file check — licence, establishment card, quota
- Offer letter typed and signed
- Work permit application typed and submitted
- Approval and fee payment
- Handover to the visa stage
Why applications get rejected
- Expiring or expired trade licence or establishment card
- Quota or Emiratisation requirements not met
- Job title not matching the employee's attested qualification
- Mismatched passport or personal data
Conclusion
A MOHRE work permit is simple when the company file is healthy and the employee data is accurate. Check those first, and approval usually follows fast. For a file check and clean application, message our MOHRE work permit service.
Related guides: How to Apply for a Work Permit · UAE Labour Contract Guide · UAE Labour Card Guide