Abdurrahman

19 Oct 2026

Letting a new hire start on the initial work permit, before the resid… – Abdurrahman

Letting a new hire start on the initial work permit, before the residence visa is issued, can put you at risk. MOHRE says the initial permit is only temporary, and the amended Labour Law sets fines of AED 100,000 to AED 1 million for employing workers without a proper permit. Wait for the visa, then confirm the start date in writing.