Hire Egyptian Workers in the UAE

Companies in the United Arab Emirates can hire Egyptian workers by preparing a precise job brief, selecting candidates through a structured process, and then obtaining a work permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and a residence visa from the competent immigration authority. Begory Advance Hire is a recruitment agency based in Egypt, in Maghagha, Minya. It is extending its Egypt-side support to UAE employers: finding candidates in Egypt, initial screening, coordinating interviews, and helping candidates prepare their documents.

Who does what. Your UAE establishment is the employer and sponsor. Your authorized signatory applies for the MoHRE work permit and the employment visa. You employ and pay the worker and meet UAE labour-law obligations, either directly or through a MoHRE-licensed recruitment agency if your structure needs one. Begory does not file MoHRE or immigration applications, does not issue work permits or visas, and cannot guarantee approvals or arrival dates.

Compliance notice: This page provides general recruitment information. It is not UAE immigration, employment or legal advice. Rules, fees and system requirements change. Confirm each step with MoHRE, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) or GDRFA Dubai as applicable, and a qualified UAE adviser.

Last fact-checked: 12 November 2026

Why UAE Employers Consider Candidates From Egypt

UAE employers in construction, facilities management, hospitality, retail operations and logistics often hire internationally for operational and skilled roles. Egypt has a large, experienced workforce in these areas. For many employers, Arabic is a practical advantage. UAE job offers and contracts are issued in Arabic and English, so Egyptian candidates can read the official terms in their first language. A candidate’s suitability still depends on their own skills, experience and references, never on nationality alone.

Roles UAE Employers Can Ask Begory to Source

Depending on your brief and the candidate market, Begory can support sourcing for:

Construction, MEP and maintenance: masons, carpenters, steel fixers, welders, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, painters, equipment operators and general site workers. See international recruitment for construction workers.

Hospitality and food service: cooks, commis and kitchen staff, waiters, housekeeping and laundry teams, stewarding and guest-facing support roles. See hospitality recruitment.

Manufacturing, warehousing and logistics: production and machine operators, packers, warehouse and inventory staff, and drivers (subject to UAE licensing). See factory workers recruitment.

Facilities and support services: cleaners, maintenance helpers, security support (subject to local licensing) and other operational roles.

UAE work permits are linked to skill levels. MoHRE’s guidance ties certificate requirements to the level of the occupation. For regulated professions such as healthcare and teaching, a licence from the competent UAE authority is needed. Begory will not present a candidate as qualified for a licensed role until the relevant certificate or licence has been confirmed.

How Begory Can Support a UAE Hiring Brief From Egypt

Begory’s role would be agreed in writing for each project and may include:

• Turning your job descriptions into clear screening criteria
• Sourcing and pre-screening candidates in Egypt
• Checking work histories and the documents candidates already hold
• Coordinating online interviews with your managers
• Coordinating practical or trade tests where agreed
• Explaining your MoHRE job offer to selected candidates in Arabic so they understand the terms before signing
• Helping candidates prepare the passport copies, photographs, certificates and attestations your process asks for
• Keeping communication clear between candidates, your HR or PRO team, and any licensed UAE agency involved

Begory does not replace MoHRE, the immigration authorities, or any UAE licence needed for recruitment or employment intermediation.

Step-by-Step: From Brief to Arrival

Stage	What happens	Primary responsibility
1. Brief	You confirm roles, headcount, skill level, salary, accommodation and timing.	UAE employer, with Begory support
2. Quota and licence check	You confirm that the establishment has an available electronic quota and a valid trade licence with no suspending violations.	UAE employer
3. Sourcing and screening	Begory sources and screens candidates in Egypt.	Begory
4. Interviews and selection	You interview and choose candidates.	UAE employer
5. Job offer	You sign the MoHRE job offer electronically and send it to the candidate, who reviews and signs it.	UAE employer and candidate (Begory can help explain the offer)
6. Work permit and entry	Your authorized signatory applies for the work permit for a worker from outside the UAE. Approval allows entry.	UAE employer
7. Travel	The worker travels only after the approval and entry permit are issued.	Employer and candidate
8. Arrival	You register the employment contract with MoHRE and complete the medical test, Emirates ID and residence visa.	UAE employer

UAE Work Permits and Visas for Egyptian Workers

A work permit is mandatory. The UAE Government portal explains that, under Article 6 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (the UAE Labour Law), a person may not work in the UAE without a valid work permit issued by MoHRE, and employers may not recruit or employ a worker without one.

The right permit type. MoHRE issues several types of work permit. The most relevant for hiring from Egypt are:

• Work permit to recruit a worker from outside the UAE. Valid for two years.
• Mission work permit. For bringing a worker from abroad to complete a specific temporary job or time-bound project.

General conditions listed on the UAE portal:

• the worker is at least 18
• the occupation matches the establishment’s business activity
• the trade licence is valid and free of violations
• licensing rules for specialised professions are met
• the application is submitted by a person legally authorised to represent the company

MoHRE may refuse, decline to renew, or cancel permits for establishments that provide incorrect documents, are fictitious, or do not comply with the Wages Protection System.

The job offer comes first. The job offer must be in Arabic and English and is accompanied by an annex summarising the Labour Law. You sign it electronically and send it to the worker in their home country, either directly, through a recruitment agency, or through a designated entity. The worker reviews and signs it. The signed offer is attached to the initial work permit application, and approval allows the worker to enter the UAE. After arrival, the offer becomes the employment contract registered with MoHRE. The portal says the contract must be submitted within 14 days of arrival.

Documents. MoHRE’s service for a new work permit for a worker from overseas lists:

• a photo with a white background
• a passport valid for at least six months
• the signed MoHRE job offer
• an academic certificate for higher skill levels
• a professional licence for regulated roles

MoHRE describes the service as requiring an available electronic quota.

Residence visa. The UAE portal says the employer must apply for the standard work visa, which is valid for two years and renewable. Residence services run through ICP, or through GDRFA in Dubai.

Costs and worker protections. The UAE portal says work permit issue and renewal fees range from AED 250 to AED 3,450, depending on the establishment’s MoHRE classification (A, B or C). It also states that recruitment, travel and residency costs are borne by the employer, that charging recruitment fees to prospective employees is illegal, and that confiscating workers’ passports is prohibited. Check the current fee for your category in MoHRE’s systems.

What You Should Prepare Before Recruitment

• Your available MoHRE quota and confirmation that each role matches your licensed activity
• Job titles, skill levels and certificate requirements for each role
• Salary, allowances, accommodation, transport and working hours, ready for the MoHRE job offer
• Any professional licences needed from UAE authorities
• Who will submit applications (authorized signatory, PRO or licensed agency)
• A budget that covers government fees, medical tests, Emirates ID, insurance and travel, all borne by the employer as UAE rules require
• A start window that allows for document attestation and processing

Costs and Planning

Ask Begory for a written proposal for the Egypt-side work: sourcing, screening, interview coordination and candidate document support. Keep that fee separate from salaries, UAE government fees, medical and insurance costs, travel, and any UAE agency or adviser costs. UAE rules put recruitment and travel costs on the employer. Begory supports the principle that workers should not pay recruitment fees.

Timelines depend on candidate availability, certificate attestation, your quota and MoHRE and immigration processing. Begory can estimate its sourcing and screening timeline once it has reviewed your brief. It cannot guarantee approval or arrival dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Egyptian worker need a work permit to work in the UAE?

Yes. Under the UAE Labour Law, nobody may work in the UAE without a MoHRE work permit, and employers may not recruit without one. A residence visa is also required.

Does Begory file MoHRE applications or issue UAE visas?

No. Your authorized signatory, or your licensed UAE representative, submits MoHRE and immigration applications, and the UAE authorities decide them. Begory supports sourcing, screening and candidate-side coordination from Egypt.

Who employs and pays the worker?

Your UAE establishment does. The MoHRE job offer and contract set out the salary and benefits, and wages should be paid in line with the Wages Protection System.

Is approval guaranteed after I select a candidate?

No. Selection does not guarantee a work permit, entry permit or residence visa. MoHRE and the immigration authorities decide each case.

Can candidates read the job offer in Arabic?

Yes. MoHRE job offers are issued in Arabic and English, which suits Egyptian candidates. Begory can also go through the terms with selected candidates before they sign.

Who pays recruitment and visa costs?

The UAE portal states that recruitment, travel and residency costs are borne by the employer, and that charging recruitment fees to workers is illegal.

Ready to Discuss a UAE Hiring Brief?

Share your roles, headcount, skill levels, salary package and timing. Begory can review the brief, explain the Egypt-side recruitment process and list what is needed before sourcing begins.

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