MoHRE has 13 types of work permits. It issues the permits to establishments registered with them, depending on the nature of the job. Read about the types of work permits and the process for applying for, renewing and cancelling work permits.
This page contains information about the conditions and situations in which a worker could get a ban from being issued a new work permit for a year, the effect of that ban and how the ban can be contested.
The work permit allows you to enter the UAE and stay for two months until your employer finalises your residence permit, which would be valid for two years or one year depending on your contract.
