Work permits for UAE golden residency holders launched

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE has begun issuing work permits for golden residency holders.

According to the ministry, such permits are required in three cases – those who were unemployed when they received their golden residency, and wish to start working for a certain employer; those who plan to start working for a new employer, and when a current employer wishes to renew the work permit and contract of a golden residency holder.

The step is an implementation of the Cabinet resolution, under which work permits for golden residency holders were created.

The same rules related to the issuance of work permits and contracts are applicable on dependents registered on their parents’ residency, if they are applying for work and are golden visa holders, the ministry said.

Work permits and contracts between employers and employees who receive the golden residency are subject to all applicable UAE laws, official news agency WAM reported.

According to the ministry, fees prescribed and applicable fees for work permits for those outside the country, as well as fees for renewing and amending work permits and contracts, will also be applicable to golden residency holders.