- The UAE government released a complete list of all work permits foreigners can apply for in the country
- The list covers 13 different categories of work permits, ranging from freelance to golden visa holder permits
- Several categories on the UAE work permit list target specific groups, including students, juveniles, and private teachers
The United Arab Emirates has officially published a comprehensive list of all the work permits available to foreign nationals living or seeking to work in the country.
The government’s release identifies 13 distinct categories of work permits, each designed to cover a different set of circumstances and worker profiles. Whether a foreigner is relocating from abroad, switching employers within the UAE, or working part-time, there is a dedicated permit category that applies.
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List of UAE work permits for foreigners
Below is the complete list of the 13 work permits the UAE has made available to foreign nationals:
1. Work permit to recruit a worker from outside the UAE
2. Work permit to transfer a non-UAE worker from one establishment to another
3. Work permit for a resident on a family sponsorship
4. Temporary work permit
5. Mission work permit
6. Part-time work permit
7. Juvenile work permit
8. Student training and employment permit
9. UAE/GCC national work permit 10. Golden visa holder work permit
11. National trainee work permit
12. Freelance work permit 13. Private teacher work permit
What the UAE permit categories cover
The list reflects the broad range of working arrangements the UAE accommodates. Some categories address the logistics of hiring, such as bringing in workers from overseas or facilitating transfers between employers within the country. Others are tailored to specific demographics, including students undergoing training, young workers below the standard working age, and individuals already resident in the UAE under a family sponsorship.
The freelance work permit signals the country’s recognition of independent workers operating outside traditional employment structures. Meanwhile, the golden visa holder work permit caters to those who have already secured long-term residency in the UAE under its investor and talent scheme. The private teacher permit rounds out the list, covering individuals who provide tuition outside of formal institutional settings.
Foreign nationals considering working in the UAE are advised to identify which permit category applies to their specific situation before beginning any application process.
UAE sets minimum monthly salary for workers
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that the UAE government had set a minimum monthly salary for workers across nine professional levels.
The salary applies to workers in categories ranging from managers and professionals to craftsmen, machine operators, and those in simple professions.
Source: Legit.ng