Issuance of a New Work Permit - Transfer Work Permit
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation · Federal UAE
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Required documents
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Job offer and required signatures
Worker's valid passport, Emirates ID and residence permit, depending on the case
New establishment's details and classification
Cancellation or eligibility to transfer from the previous employment relationship
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عرض العمل والتوقيعات المطلوبة
جواز وهوية وإقامة العامل السارية بحسب الحالة
بيانات المنشأة الجديدة وتصنيفها
إلغاء أو أهلية الانتقال من العلاقة السابقة
Eligibility and conditions
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The new establishment needs this permit to employ a worker already in the UAE under the new employment relationship. The employment and residence files remain separate.
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تحتاجه المنشأة الجديدة لتشغيل عامل موجود داخل الدولة وفق العلاقة الجديدة، مع فصل واضح بين ملف العمل وملف الإقامة.
Government fees
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Federal application fees start at the amount shown in the ministry's service card. Issuance fees vary by establishment category.
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تبدأ رسوم الطلب الاتحادية من القيمة المعروضة في بطاقة الوزارة، وتختلف رسوم الإصدار حسب فئة المنشأة.
Processing time
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The Ministry of Human Resources displays the expected time once the application is complete. Residence procedures may extend the overall process.
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تعرض وزارة الموارد البشرية المدة المتوقعة عند اكتمال الطلب؛ وقد يمتد المسار بسبب الإقامة.
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