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    Issuance of a New Work Permit - Juvenile Work Permit

    With this permit, establishments registered with the Ministry are permitted to employ individuals who have reached the age of 15 years and are younger than 18 years of age.

    Required Documents

    • Clear colored photo with a white background
    • Written consent signed by the juvenile's guardian, or custodian
    • Medical certificate issued by a competent medical authority confirming that the juvenile concerned is medically fit for the job.
    • Copies of valid passport and residence visa
    • Approved employment contract issued by the Ministry, which includes both the employer's and the employee's signatures

    Terms & Conditions

    The occupation may not include works prohibited for juveniles, except for jobs that require skill levels 1 and 2, in addition to those that are considered dangerous and prohibited by a ministerial decree. Juvenile'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. Juvenile 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 Fees

    Typing fee126.5 AED