Hiring in the UAE
UAE Employment Visa Services
Hiring staff in the UAE means coordinating work permits, immigration, medicals and labour contracts. DocTrust runs the whole employment visa process for mainland and free zone companies.
Quick answer
A UAE employment visa lets a foreign national live and work in the UAE under an employer's sponsorship. For mainland companies it involves a MOHRE work permit and labour contract plus ICP/GDRFA residency. Free zone companies process it through the free zone authority. Steps: offer letter → work permit → entry permit or status change → medical → Emirates ID → residence. This usually takes 2–4 weeks.
What employers need before hiring
- A valid trade licence and establishment card
- Available visa quota (based on premises / package)
- MOHRE registration (mainland) and WPS for salaries
- Health insurance for employees where required
- Attested degree for skilled job titles
Key benefits of Employment Visa
Faster onboarding
Get your new hires working sooner.
Compliance
Labour contracts that follow UAE law.
Quota planning
Hire within your limits.
Bulk support
Handle several hires at once.
How the process works
Offer letter
MOHRE e-offer (mainland) or free zone application.
Work permit
Approval of the work permit.
Entry / status change
Immigration step.
Medical & Emirates ID
Fitness test and biometrics.
Contract & residence
Labour contract signed and residence issued.
Documents usually required
- Employee passport copy and photo
- Attested educational certificate (skilled roles)
- Signed offer letter
- Company licence and establishment card
- Health insurance
Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.
Why clients choose DocTrust
Transparent pricing
Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.
Fast turnaround
We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.
One point of contact
One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.
All 7 emirates
We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.
Employment Visa: common questions
Can an employee change jobs on an employment visa?
Yes. Under current labour rules, employees can usually move to a new employer after their contract ends or by mutual agreement. The new employer then processes a new permit.
Do free zone employees need MOHRE permits?
No. Free zone employees are processed through the free zone authority.
Speak to a Employment Visa specialist
Share a few details and a DocTrust consultant will reply with the right approach, a list of documents and a written quote, usually within one business day.
- +971 50 515 2636
- +971 50 501 2460
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- info@doctrust.ae
- Office 03, Ground Floor, Building 1371, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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