Short answer
The sequence is: job offer, MOHRE approval, entry permit, medical fitness, Emirates ID, then the e-signed labour contract and work permit. Signing a contract before MOHRE approval is the most common and most expensive mistake.
Employer checklist
Have these ready before filing:
- Valid establishment card and trade licence
- Sufficient WPS compliance history
- Employee passport copy and photograph
- Attested qualification for regulated professions
Rules and fees change without notice. Confirm your specific case with us before you pay anything — we check the current authority requirement the same day.