UAE Employment Visa Application – (യുഎഇ തൊഴിൽ വിസ അപേക്ഷാ നടപടിക്രമം)
UAE Employment Visa Application
(Process for Obtaining a UAE Work / Employment Visa)
🎯 Introduction
If a foreign national (expatriate) wishes to work in the United Arab Emirates, the employer/company must apply for the Employment Visa / Work Permit on behalf of the employee.
This entire process is regulated and monitored by:
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)
🧾 Main Steps in UAE Employment Visa Process
1️⃣ Company Quota Approval
Meaning:
MOHRE determines how many employees a company is allowed to recruit. This limit is called the Labour Quota.
Requirements:
Valid Labour Establishment Card
PRO/HR must have MOHRE / TAS’HEEL login credentials
(or application can be submitted via a TAS’HEEL Centre)
How to Apply:
Through TAS’HEEL Centre
Required Documents:
Trade License
Establishment Card
Sponsor’s Emirates ID
Job designation & nationality details
📌 MOHRE reviews the quota and issues approval based on company compliance.
2️⃣ Work Permit Application (Labour Approval)
Meaning:
Work Permit is the official authorization to recruit a foreign employee.
Only after this approval can the Employment Entry Visa be applied.
Required Documents:
Employee’s passport copy (minimum 6 months validity)
Passport-size photo (white background)
Educational certificates (attested if required for skilled roles)
Offer Letter signed by both employer and employee
Company Trade License & Establishment Card
💰 Approximate Work Permit Fees
| Category | Company Classification | Fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Skilled & compliant companies | 250 – 300 |
| Category 2 | Moderate compliance | 500 – 1200 |
| Category 3 | Non-compliant companies | 2000 – 3450 |
💡 Fees vary based on company category and employee skill level.
3️⃣ Company Classification (MOHRE Categories)
| Category | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Skilled workforce, Emiratisation achieved, no violations | Lowest fees, faster approvals |
| Category 2 | Average compliance, mix of skilled & unskilled | Moderate fees |
| Category 3 | Labour violations / non-compliance | High fees, delays |
4️⃣ Entry Permit – Employment Visa
Meaning:
After Work Permit approval, the company applies for an Employment Entry Permit through GDRFA.
This allows the employee to enter the UAE legally for employment.
Validity: 60 days
Application via: AMER / Typing Centre
Fee: AED 550 – 680 (inside / outside country varies)
Processing Time: 1–3 working days
Documents Required:
Approved Work Permit
Employee passport copy
White background photo
Trade License & Establishment Card
Sponsor’s passport & Emirates ID
5️⃣ Status Change (Inside UAE)
If the applicant is already inside the UAE (visit or tourist visa), exit is not required.
Fee: AED 720 (AMER Centre)
Documents: Passport, new entry permit, visit/tourist visa copy
Must be completed before visit visa expiry
6️⃣ Medical Test & Emirates ID
Medical Test: Government-approved medical centre
Fee: AED 250 – 400
Emirates ID: Applied through Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
Fee: AED 370 – 490 (based on visa duration)
Medical Test: Government-approved medical centre
Fee: AED 250 – 400
Emirates ID: Applied through Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
Fee: AED 370 – 490 (based on visa duration)
7️⃣ Residence Visa Stamping
After status change, medical clearance, and Emirates ID:
Visa stamping fee: AED 500 – 800
Validity:
2 years – Private sector
3 years – Government / Free Zone
Stamping done by GDRFA on passport
💰 Labour Card (Employment Contract)
Issued through MOHRE portal as an e-Contract
Fee: AED 250 – 350
Contract must be signed by both employer and employee
Issued through MOHRE portal as an e-Contract
Fee: AED 250 – 350
Contract must be signed by both employer and employee
📜 Summary of the Process
| Step | Process | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quota Approval | MOHRE |
| 2 | Work Permit (Labour Approval) | MOHRE |
| 3 | Entry Permit (Employment Visa) | GDRFA |
| 4 | Status Change | GDRFA |
| 5 | Medical Test & Emirates ID | DHA / ICP |
| 6 | Residence Visa Stamping | GDRFA |
| 7 | Labour Card / Contract | MOHRE |
🌐 Important Websites
MOHRE: https://www.mohre.gov.ae
GDRFA: https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae
ICP (Emirates ID): https://icp.gov.ae
AMER Services (Dubai): https://amer.gdrfad.gov.ae
Medical Test from Home Country (WAFID): https://www.wafid.com
MOHRE: https://www.mohre.gov.ae
GDRFA: https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae
ICP (Emirates ID): https://icp.gov.ae
AMER Services (Dubai): https://amer.gdrfad.gov.ae
Medical Test from Home Country (WAFID): https://www.wafid.com
🧭 Teaching Tips for HR & PRO Training
Draw the visa flow chart step-by-step on the board
Demonstrate MOHRE portal login simulation
Show sample documents (Offer Letter, Entry Permit, Labour Card, Visa Stamp)
Provide Company Category & Fee Charts as printed handouts
Conduct a group activity comparing Inside UAE vs Outside UAE processes
Draw the visa flow chart step-by-step on the board
Demonstrate MOHRE portal login simulation
Show sample documents (Offer Letter, Entry Permit, Labour Card, Visa Stamp)
Provide Company Category & Fee Charts as printed handouts
Conduct a group activity comparing Inside UAE vs Outside UAE processes
If you want, I can also:
Convert this into PowerPoint slides
Prepare a student-friendly handbook
Create MCQs / case studies for HR training
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UAE Employment Visa Application – (യുഎഇ തൊഴിൽ വിസ അപേക്ഷാ നടപടിക്രമം)
🎯 പരിചയം
യുണൈറ്റഡ് അറബ് എമിറേറ്റ്സിൽ ഒരു വിദേശി (expatriate) ജോലി ചെയ്യാൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നുവെങ്കിൽ, അദ്ദേഹത്തിനു വേണ്ടി കമ്പനിയാണ് Employment Visa / Work Permit അപേക്ഷിക്കേണ്ടത്.
ഈ പ്രക്രിയ MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation), GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) എന്നിവയുടെ നിയന്ത്രണത്തിലാണ്.
🧾 പ്രധാന ഘട്ടങ്ങൾ (Main Steps)
1️⃣ Company Quota Approval (കമ്പനി ക്വോട്ട അപ്രൂവൽ)
🔹 അർത്ഥം:
ഒരു കമ്പനിക്ക് എത്ര തൊഴിലാളികളെ നിയമിക്കാം എന്നത് Quota (Labour Quota) ആയി MOHRE നിർണ്ണയിക്കുന്നു.
🔹 ആവശ്യങ്ങൾ:
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കമ്പനിക്ക് Labour Establishment Card ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കണം.
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PRO/HR വ്യക്തിക്ക് TASHEEL / MOHRE Login Credentials വേണം. അല്ലെങ്കിൽ TASHEEL Centre വഴി അപേക്ഷിക്കാം.
🔹 Quota Approval അപേക്ഷിക്കേണ്ട രീതി:
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TASHEEL Centre വഴി അപേക്ഷ.
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ആവശ്യമായ രേഖകൾ:
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Trade License
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Establishment Card
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Sponsor’s Emirates ID
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Job Designation & Nationality details
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MOHRE ക്വോട്ട പരിഗണിച്ച് Approval നൽകും.
2️⃣ Work Permit Application (പ്രവൃത്തി അനുമതി / Labour Approval)
🔹 അർത്ഥം:
വിദേശി ജീവനക്കാരനെ നിയമിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള അധികൃത അനുമതി ആണ് Work Permit.
ഇത് ലഭിച്ചതിനുശേഷം മാത്രമേ Employment Entry Visa അപേക്ഷിക്കാനാകൂ.
🔹 ആവശ്യമായ രേഖകൾ:
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Employee’s Passport Copy (minimum 6 months validity)
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Passport-size Photo (white background)
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Educational Certificate (attested if required for skilled category)
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Offer Letter signed by employee & employer
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Trade License, Establishment Card, Labour Card Copy of the company
🔹 Work Permit Fees (Approximate):
| Category | Company Classification | Work Permit Fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Skilled & compliant companies | 250 – 300 |
| Category 2 | Moderate compliance | 500 – 1200 |
| Category 3 | Non-compliant companies | 2000 – 3450 |
💡 Fee varies depending on company category & skill level of employee.
3️⃣ Company Classification (കമ്പനി വിഭാഗങ്ങൾ)
MOHRE കമ്പനികളെ 3 Categories ആയി തരംതിരിക്കുന്നു 👇
| Category | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Skilled labour, Emiratisation achieved, no violations | കുറഞ്ഞ ഫീസ്, വേഗതയുള്ള അനുമതി |
| Category 2 | സാധാരണ കംപ്ലയൻസ്, കുറച്ച് skilled + unskilled | മിതമായ ഫീസ് |
| Category 3 | നിയമലംഘനം / Labour violation | ഉയർന്ന ഫീസ്, വൈകിയ അനുമതി |
4️⃣ Entry Permit – Employment Visa (പ്രവേശന അനുമതി)
🔹 അർത്ഥം:
Work Permit അംഗീകരിച്ചതിന് ശേഷം GDRFA വഴി “Employment Entry Permit” ലഭിക്കും.
ഇത് ആ വ്യക്തിക്ക് രാജ്യത്തേക്ക് പ്രവേശിക്കാൻ 60 ദിവസം കാലാവധിയുള്ള അനുമതി നൽകും.
🔹 അപേക്ഷ:
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AMER / Typing Centre വഴി അപേക്ഷിക്കാം.
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Fee: AED 550 – 680 (Inside Country / Outside Country അനുസരിച്ച്)
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Processing Time: 1 to 3 working days.
🔹 ആവശ്യമായ രേഖകൾ:
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Approved Work Permit
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Employee Passport Copy
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Photo (white background)
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Trade License, Establishment Card
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Sponsor’s Passport & Emirates ID
5️⃣ Status Change (സ്റ്റാറ്റസ് മാറ്റം)
അപേക്ഷകൻ UAEയിൽ തന്നെ ഉണ്ടെങ്കിൽ, Exit ചെയ്യാതെ വിസാ സ്റ്റാറ്റസ് മാറ്റാം.
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Fee: AED 720 (AMER Centre)
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Documents: Passport, New Visa, Visit/Tourist Visa Copy
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Must be done before visit visa expiry.
6️⃣ Medical Test & Emirates ID (മെഡിക്കൽ & എമിറേറ്റ്സ് ഐഡി)
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Medical – Government approved Medical Centre.
Fee: AED 250–400 -
Emirates ID Application – Federal Authority for Identity (ICP).
Fee: AED 370–490 (based on duration)
7️⃣ Visa Stamping (വിസ സ്റ്റാമ്പിംഗ് / Residence Visa)
Status Change കഴിഞ്ഞ്, മെഡിക്കൽ & ID കഴിഞ്ഞാൽ, Residence Visa stamping അപേക്ഷിക്കാം.
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Fee: AED 500–800
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Duration: 2 years (Private companies), 3 years (Government / Free Zone)
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Stamping done by GDRFA on passport.
💰 Labour Card (Employment Contract) & Fee
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MOHRE Portal വഴി Labour Card (e-Contract) issue ചെയ്യണം.
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Fee: AED 250 – 350 (depending on company category)
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Contract must be signed by employee and employer.
📜 Summary of the Steps
| Step | Process | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quota Approval | MOHRE |
| 2 | Work Permit (Labour Approval) | MOHRE |
| 3 | Entry Permit (Employment Visa) | GDRFA |
| 4 | Status Change | GDRFA |
| 5 | Medical & Emirates ID | DHA / ICP |
| 6 | Visa Stamping (Residence Visa) | GDRFA |
| 7 | Labour Card / Contract | MOHRE |
🌐 പ്രധാന വെബ്സൈറ്റുകൾ
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https://www.mohre.gov.ae – Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation
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https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae – General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs
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https://icp.gov.ae – Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security
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https://amer.gdrfad.gov.ae – AMER Centre (Dubai Visa Services)
List of Tas'heel Centers in UAE
Medical Test from Home Country: www.wafid.com
Tas'heel Login Page - Labour Application Access page
🧭 പരിശീലനത്തിനുള്ള നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ (For Teaching HR Students)
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ഓരോ ഘട്ടവും വിസാ ഫ്ലോ ചാർട്ട് ആയി ബോർഡിൽ വരയ്ക്കുക.
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വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് MOHRE portal login simulation കാണിക്കുക.
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ഒരു Sample Offer Letter, Entry Permit, Labour Card, Visa Stamp തുടങ്ങിയവ പ്രദർശിപ്പിക്കുക.
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Company Classification & Fee Chart പ്രിന്റ് ചെയ്ത് നൽകുക.
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“Inside country” vs “Outside country” process താരതമ്യം ചെയ്യാൻ ഗ്രൂപ്പ് ആക്റ്റിവിറ്റി നടത്തുക.
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