➢ Request a Company Establishment Card from the competent Immigration Authority

➢ Required documents: 

◦ Copy of the sponsor’s passport

◦ Copy of the trade license

◦ Official letter from the Small Projects Support Program (if applicable)

➢ Application fee: Between AED 600 to AED 1,500, depending on the location

➢ Processing time: A few business days 

➢ Post a job ad on VideoWorkers and select from the candidates who applied or search the database directly

➢ After finding a good match, conduct the interview and make a job offer, then sign an employment contract

➢ Apply for a work permit via the MoHRE website, MoHRE smart app, Business Service Centers, or TAW-SEEL

➢ Required documents: 

◦ Photograph of the prospective employee

◦ A copy of the worker’s passport

◦ Employment contract signed by both parties 

◦ Academic certificate and/or professional license, if applicable

◦ Duly completed application form

➢ Application fee: Between AED 250 and AED 3,450

➢ Processing time: 4-5 working days

➢ The UAE work permit serves as an entry permit for your employee

➢ After entering the UAE, they must apply for a residence visa at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) 

➢ Required documents: 

◦ Proof of employment

◦ Duly completed application form 

◦ Original passport and a copy 

◦ Passport photos

◦ Copy of company card and commercial license

◦ Medical check-up certificate 

◦ Work permit/Entry permit 

➢ Application fee: Depends on the company type

➢ Processing time: 2-4 weeks