Tamkin Express provides professional Ministry of Labour (MOHRE) services in UAE including work permit issuance, labour card processing, labour contract approvals, and employee documentation. Our PRO specialists handle all Ministry of Labour procedures across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and all UAE emirates ensuring fast and compliant workforce approvals.
What We Handle
Our Ministry of Labour services include work permit approvals, labour card processing, labour contract documentation, and employee compliance services through the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
How It Works
Understanding MOHRE
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) — previously known as the Ministry of Labour — is the UAE federal authority responsible for regulating the private sector labour market. Every private sector employer operating in the UAE falls under its jurisdiction. MOHRE governs how businesses hire, manage, and release employees, ensuring the rights of both workers and companies are protected under UAE Federal Labour Law.
For any business in the UAE, dealing with MOHRE is not a one-time event. It is an ongoing compliance requirement that touches every stage of the employment lifecycle — from the moment a company receives its hiring quota to the day an employee's final clearance is processed. Missing a step, submitting incorrect documents, or misclassifying a worker's permit category can result in financial penalties, permit freezes, or bans that directly affect your ability to hire.
This is why businesses across Abu Dhabi and Dubai choose to work with experienced MOHRE PRO service providers like Tamkin Express — to ensure every application, renewal, and cancellation is handled correctly, on time, and without unnecessary delays.
Permit Types
One of the most common mistakes UAE employers make is applying for the wrong work permit category. MOHRE classifies work permits based on the employee's education level, skill type, and the nature of employment. Choosing the wrong category leads to application rejections, additional costs, and processing delays that hold up your hire.
| Permit Category | Eligible Workers | Key Requirement | Typical Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | University-educated professionals | Accredited degree certificate | 24–48 hours |
| Category 2 | Skilled and semi-skilled workers | Relevant work experience or diploma | 2–5 working days |
| Category 3 | Unskilled and general labour | Valid employment contract | 3–7 working days |
| Part-Time Permit | Workers employed by multiple employers | Consent from primary employer | 3–5 working days |
| Domestic Worker Permit | Housemaids, drivers, caregivers | Employer individual sponsorship | 5–10 working days |
| Juvenile Work Permit | Workers aged 15–18 in approved sectors | Guardian consent and MOHRE approval | 7–10 working days |
Tamkin Express reviews your specific hiring situation during the initial consultation to confirm which permit category applies. This single step eliminates the most common cause of MOHRE application rejections.
Labour Contracts
The UAE Labour Law was significantly reformed in 2022 under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. One of the most important changes was the abolition of unlimited employment contracts. All new employment contracts in the UAE private sector must now be fixed-term contracts, with a maximum duration of three years. Contracts can be renewed upon mutual agreement.
Every MOHRE-registered labour contract must include the employee's job title, basic salary, allowances, working hours, annual leave entitlement, notice period, and end-of-service gratuity terms. Contracts that are missing mandatory clauses can be challenged by employees and may not be enforceable in a labour dispute.
At Tamkin Express, we prepare all labour contracts in accordance with current UAE Labour Law requirements, register them with MOHRE, and provide both employer and employee with a compliant copy. We also calculate end-of-service gratuity entitlements to ensure accurate obligations are reflected in the contract from day one.
UAE employers who fail to meet their MOHRE obligations face penalties that go beyond simple fines. A permit freeze — which MOHRE issues to non-compliant companies — stops all new work permit applications until the violation is resolved. For a growing business, this can mean being unable to hire for weeks or months.
The most common violations include expired work permits, unregistered labour contracts, failure to meet Emiratisation targets, and late salary payments flagged through the Wage Protection System (WPS). Each carries its own penalty structure, and in serious cases, MOHRE can initiate legal proceedings against the company's authorised signatory.
Working with Tamkin Express means having a dedicated team monitoring your compliance calendar — permit expiry dates, renewal windows, and Emiratisation quota deadlines — so violations never catch you off guard.
Why Choose Us
Talk to a Tamkin Express PRO specialist today. We will review your current MOHRE status, identify any compliance gaps, and give you a clear action plan — at no obligation.
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FAQ
Standard MOHRE work permit processing takes 24–48 hours. Tamkin Express handles the complete process from document preparation to approval.
Passport copy, Emirates ID, employment contract, company trade license, and employee educational certificates. Tamkin Express provides a complete checklist after free consultation.
A work permit (issued by MOHRE) authorises the employee to work legally. A labour card is the physical/digital proof of that authorisation. Both are required and Tamkin Express handles both.
Yes. Tamkin Express is based in Abu Dhabi (Office No. 49, Musaffah M43) and covers MOHRE services across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and all 7 UAE emirates.
Work permit cancellation requires submission through the MOHRE portal with supporting documents. Tamkin Express handles the complete cancellation including labour contract termination and final clearance.
Deep MOHRE expertise, 24–48hr fast processing, zero rejection documentation, and a dedicated PRO specialist for every company.
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