ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has further simplified the procedure for issuance of the 13 types of work permits for foreign nationals as it has reduced paperwork under its Zero Bureaucracy initiative.
Under the latest changes, the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has eliminated requirements regarding submission of supporting document for the work permit.
The ministry has slashed the number of data fields required for certain types of permits by between 75 percent and 97%, besides reducing processing times.
According to Gulf Today, MoHRE has launched the digital services related to issuance of work permit, allowing employers and customers to submit the applications online.
Paperwork Reduced for These 13 Types of Work Permits
1. Private tutoring work permit
2. Work permit for recruiting a worker from outside the UAE
3. Transfer work permit.
4. Work permit for residents sponsored by their families.
5. Temporary work permit.
6. Mission work permit.
7. Part-time work permit.
8. Juvenile work permit
9. Student training or employment permit
10. Work permit for UAE nationals and GCC citizens.
11. Golden Residency work permit
12. National trainee work permit
13. Freelance work permit
