Types of Work Permits

MoHRE issues 12 types of work permits that allow establishments registered with the ministry to recruit employees based on the nature of the job. The types of permits include:

• Work permit to recruit a worker from outside the UAE

• Work permit to transfer a foreign worker from one establishment to another

• Work permit for a resident under family sponsorship

• Temporary work permit to hire a worker for a specific period

• One-mission work permit to recruit a worker from abroad for a temporary job or project

• Part-time work permit for workers with reduced hours or days

• Juvenile permit to employ individuals aged 15 to 18

• Student training and employment permit for students aged 15 and above already in the UAE

• UAE/GCC national permit to employ UAE or GCC nationals

• Golden Visa holder permit for employing workers with a Golden Residence Visa

• National trainee permit to train UAE nationals

• Freelance permit for self-sponsored foreigners providing services without an employer sponsorship

Getting Work Permits & Employment Visas in Abu Dhabi

At ABC Typing Center, we help you apply for, renew, and process work permits and employment visas quickly and accurately. A work permit allows non-UAE residents to work legally in Abu Dhabi under a company’s sponsorship.

How the Process Works

1. Job Offer & Sponsorship

You must have a job offer from a company in Abu Dhabi. Your employer becomes your visa sponsor.

2. Document Preparation

Prepare required documents such as:

• Passport copy

• Employment contract

• Educational certificates

• Medical fitness certificate

3. Submission to Authorities

Your sponsoring company submits your documents to the concerned authority, usually the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED).

4. Application Review

Authorities verify your details. If everything is correct, the application gets approved.

5. Work Permit Issuance

Once approved, the work permit is issued. This allows you to work legally in Abu Dhabi.

6. Arrival & Final Steps

After entering Abu Dhabi, you may need additional procedures like medical tests or Emirates ID processing.