Training minors
Since 2016, the UAE has issued many resolutions including Administrative Resolution No. 22 of 2022 that have enabled students to work and get trained at establishments in the UAE.
According to Administrative Resolution No. 22 of 2022, any establishment may train students aged 15 years and above, on the condition of a written contract. The contract must include:
- the areas of training
- duration of the training period
- weekly and other holidays
- the value of the bonus, if any, and any privileges granted to the trainee.
Additionally, any establishment may recruit students aged 15 years and above during their academic holidays, for maximum three consecutive months each time. An employment contract must clarify the nature of work, its duration, the wage, weekly holiday and the number of daily working hours.
Conditions for employing or training students
In addition to the general conditions listed in Article 5 of the UAE Labour Law, other conditions include:
- a clear coloured photo with a white background
- a copy of Emirates ID showing proof of the ‘student’ status
- a valid UAE residence visa for expatriate students
- written consent from the parent or legal guardian for students aged between 15 and 18
- a medical fitness certificate issued by an authorised medical authority
- in case of training, a ‘no objection’ certificate from the educational institute in which the student is enrolled.
* Text provided by MoHRE
Updated on:
12 Aug 2026
