UAE Work Permit from Pakistan 2026
The UAE offers some of the best salary packages for Pakistani skilled workers, with 800,000+ Pakistanis living and working there.
UAE Visa Categories for Workers
1. Employment Visa (Work Permit)
- Employer-sponsored
- Valid: 2 years (renewable)
- Most common for Pakistani workers
2. Green Visa (Skilled Workers)
- For professionals with bachelor's degree
- Valid: 5 years, self-sponsored
- Salary requirement: AED 15,000+/month
Complete Process
Step 1: Job Offer
- Get offer from UAE-registered company
- Verify company through MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources)
Step 2: Medical Test
- Pakistan: No mandatory pre-departure medical for UAE
- UAE: Medical test done after arrival (DHA/HAAD approved centers)
- Tests: X-Ray, Blood test (HIV, TB, Hepatitis)
Step 3: Emirates ID & Labour Card
- Done after arrival in UAE
- Fee: AED 300–500
Salary Ranges (2026)
| Trade | Monthly AED | PKR Equivalent |
|---|
| Driver | 2,000–3,500 | 155,000–270,000 |
| Electrician | 2,500–4,500 | 193,000–348,000 |
| Plumber | 2,000–3,500 | 155,000–270,000 |
| Waiter/Chef | 1,500–2,800 | 116,000–216,000 |
| Security Guard | 1,500–2,000 | 116,000–155,000 |
Important Rights
- ✅ Written contract mandatory (in Arabic + English)
- ✅ Free medical insurance provided by employer
- ✅ Annual leave: 30 days after 1 year
- ✅ End of service gratuity: 21 days/year salary
- ❌ Passport holding by employer is ILLEGAL