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Documents Needed to Hire Workers from India to UAE
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Updated January 10, 2024
Documents UAE Employers Need
To hire workers from India, UAE employers must provide the following documents. We handle all coordination, but these must be in place before recruitment begins.
Employer Documents (From UAE Company)
1. Valid Trade License
- •Must be current and not expired
- •Copy of front and back pages
- •License should match business activity for which workers are hired
2. MOHRE Establishment Card
- •Ministry of Human Resources registration
- •Shows company's quota eligibility
- •Required for labor approvals
3. Demand Letter / Job Order
- •Official requirement on company letterhead
- •Specifies: job titles, number of workers, salaries, contract duration
- •Signed and stamped by authorized signatory
4. Power of Attorney (if applicable)
- •If using a PRO or authorized representative
- •Notarized document
5. Employment Contract
- •Arabic/English bilingual format
- •MOHRE-approved template recommended
- •Clear salary, benefits, and terms
6. Company Immigration Card
- •For visa processing
- •Shows sponsor details
Worker Documents (Sourced by Us)
1. Valid Passport
- •Minimum 6 months validity from travel date
- •Minimum 2 blank pages for visa
2. GAMCA Medical Certificate
- •From approved GAMCA center in India
- •Valid for specific destination country
3. Educational Certificates
- •Attested by relevant authorities
- •SDM/HRD attestation for technical certificates
4. Experience Letters
- •From previous employers
- •Relevant to job role
5. Police Clearance Certificate
- •From local police station
- •Valid for 6 months
6. Photographs
- •Passport-size, white background
- •As per UAE visa specifications
7. eMigrate Registration
- •Mandatory for all Indian workers going to UAE
- •Processed after employer verification
Contract Requirements
UAE employment contracts must include:
- •Basic salary
- •Accommodation provision (or allowance)
- •Transportation provision (or allowance)
- •Working hours
- •Leave entitlement
- •Medical insurance
- •Contract duration
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