by Realeazy Properties
The UAE has significantly reduced the processing time for work permits and residency visas, cutting it down from 30 days to just five. This change comes with the launch of the second phase of the Work Bundle platform, announced on Tuesday.
This initiative is a collaboration among various government ministries and federal authorities aimed at simplifying the hiring process for business owners and private companies, as well as streamlining the pre-renewal of work permits for existing employees. Previously, these processes could take up to 30 days, but with the new platform, they will now be completed in just five days across the UAE.
Initially launched in Dubai in April, the first phase of the Work Bundle platform has now been expanded to all seven emirates. The second phase is set to benefit approximately 600,000 companies and over seven million workers. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has indicated that the third phase will focus on including domestic workers.
