Dubai / UAE Work Permit for Indian Candidates

General information only — approval depends on the UAE authorities and employer eligibility.

Step-by-step process

1. 1

   Submit your CV / profile with consent

   Share an accurate CV and profile details. Never provide false experience, certificates or documents.

2. 2

   Employer screening and interview

   The UAE employer screens applications, interviews or trade-tests candidates, and issues a genuine written offer only if you are selected.

3. 3

   Check the offer carefully before accepting

   Verify the employer, job title, salary, benefits, deductions, workplace and full contract terms before you sign anything.

4. 4

   Employer applies for the work permit

   The employer or authorised signatory applies for the correct UAE work permit and entry/residence process through the competent authorities.

5. 5

   Complete the required formalities

   Entry, medical-fitness, Emirates ID, employment-contract and residence formalities are completed as applicable to your case.

6. 6

   Start work only after lawful authorisation

   Employment may begin only once the legally required authorisation has been issued.

Exact steps can vary by emirate, free-zone or mainland employer, permit type and the rules current at the time of application.

Common job sectors

• Construction and skilled trades
• Facilities management and cleaning
• Hospitality and food service
• Warehousing and logistics
• Retail and customer service
• Technical and professional roles

Current openings depend entirely on verified employer demand. This page does not advertise vacancies.

Typical eligibility

• Valid passport with the validity required for your application
• Legal working age and suitability for the role
• Relevant experience, trade skill, education or certification where the role requires it
• Ability to pass the employer’s interview or trade test
• Medical fitness and background/document checks where applicable
• Attested academic or professional documents for roles that require attestation

Documents candidates may be asked for

• Passport copy
• Recent photograph
• Current CV
• Experience letters
• Education or trade certificates
• Signed job offer / employment contract
• Medical or police documents where officially required
• Any role-specific documents requested by the employer or authority

Submit only through verified, secure channels; do not send passwords, OTPs or banking PINs.

Before accepting a job offer

• ✓Legal company name, licence details and verifiable contact information
• ✓Exact job title and actual work location
• ✓Basic salary and total compensation
• ✓Working hours, weekly rest day and overtime rules
• ✓Accommodation, transport, meals, insurance and airfare arrangements
• ✓Probation, leave, contract period and termination terms
• ✓Every deduction stated in writing
• ✓Matching terms across the offer letter and the final employment contract

Important difference: visit visa vs work authorisation

Frequently asked questions