How to Apply for a Part-Time Work Permit in the UAE
How a part-time work permit in the UAE works, what employers and workers should verify, and where to check current MOHRE conditions.
This guide explains part-time work permit UAE in practical steps. Requirements vary by case, so use the official live service for the final checklist.
Do not start from the job title
A part-time work permit UAE application depends on the worker’s existing status, the new employer and the permit category available through MOHRE. A side-job agreement alone does not authorise work.
Check eligibility in the live service
The hiring establishment should open MOHRE’s current permit service and confirm the worker category, age and existing permit or residence position. Requirements can vary, so old social-media lists should not be treated as approval criteria.
Agree the working arrangement
Put the role, hours, location, pay, duration, confidentiality and scheduling expectations in writing. The worker should ensure the second job does not create impossible overlapping hours or misuse confidential information from another employer.
Let the authorised party apply
The employer or authorised service channel normally handles the work-permit transaction. The worker should review every electronic offer and UAE Pass approval before accepting. Pay only charges displayed in the official process.
Keep both records
Save the approved permit, contract and payment evidence. A part-time permit does not replace obligations under the main employment relationship. If either job ends, confirm which permit or contract cancellation is required.
Use only the authority’s current channel. Never share an OTP, banking password or unrestricted UAE Pass approval with an agent.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 24 September 2026 against MOHRE services ↗. We are independent and do not process applications or guarantee decisions.