Establishments registered with the Ministry may train or employ students who have reached the age of 15 years in accordance with specific requirements and controls ensuring suitable training and employment environments are provided.

Documents Required

  • Clear colored photo with a white background
  • copy of the Emirates ID card
  • Proof of student status must be provided
  • valid residence visa is required for non-national students (wishing to pursue training or employment)
  • Written consent signed by the student's guardian, or custodian, if the student is 15 years’ old and not over 18 years of age.
  • Medical certificate confirming the student's medical fitness for the job issued by a competent medical authority.
  • In case of training, a certificate of no objection from the educational institution of the student is required.
  • Approved employment contract issued by the Ministry, which includes both the employer's and the student's signatures.

Terms and Conditions

  • In no case may the institution where the student will receive training followed by employment be closed or suspended.
  • A student's occupation may not be listed among those prohibited for juvenile students, except for jobs that require skill levels 1 and 2, in addition to those that are considered dangerous and prohibited by a ministerial decree.
  • The student’s occupation must be consistent with the establishment's activity.
  • The establishment must maintain a valid license without any registered violations, resulting in suspension of its operations in accordance with applicable laws.
  • The work permit application must be submitted by the authorized signatory of the establishment.
  • The student to be hired may not possess a valid work permit
  • A bank guarantee or insurance is not required
  • Electronic quota is not required to obtain a juvenile work permit

Service fee

  • 126.50 AED
  • Submit 76.14 AED