The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has simplified the process for issuing 13 types of work permits for foreign nationals, removing requirements to submit supporting documents and cutting the number of data fields required for certain permits by between 75% and 97%, according to Pakistan Observer, citing Gulf Today. The ministry has also launched new digital services letting employers and workers submit applications online.
The 13 permit types covered include private tutoring, recruiting a worker from outside the UAE, transfer, family-sponsored residents, temporary, mission, part-time, juvenile, student training or employment, UAE/GCC nationals, Golden Residency, national trainee and freelance work permits.
The changes are part of the UAE’s “Zero Bureaucracy” initiative, which has already simplified several categories of government and residency procedures this year. For foreign workers and employers navigating UAE visa and labour rules, the practical effect should be fewer documents to gather and faster processing once the relevant permit type is applied for.
References
Pakistan Observer – UAE Eases Procedure for 13 Types of Work Permits – November 2026
