Recruitment
UAE’s MoHRE warns jobseekers against fraud and working on visit visas
The ministry cautioned against fraudulent job offers circulating online and through unlicensed agents - a growing concern as more individuals fall prey to recruitment scams.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) - United Arab Emirates is strengthening efforts to protect jobseekers and streamline employment processes across the region.
The Ministry, during a Customer Council session, discussed aligning the start dates of employment contracts and residency permits under its “Zero Bureaucracy” program, which is designed to cut red tape, streamline services, and make life easier for both employers and employees.
At the same time, MoHRE issued a strong warning to jobseekers: working in the UAE on a visit or tourist visa is a serious offence that can lead to fines and legal consequences.
The ministry also cautioned against fraudulent job offers circulating online and through unlicensed agents - a growing concern as more individuals fall prey to recruitment scams.
“If someone offers you a job in the UAE, make sure it comes through MoHRE,” the ministry stated. “You must receive an official work entry permit before starting your job. Working on a visit or tourist visa is illegal.”
The session was attended by senior MoHRE officials, including Khalil Al Khoori, Undersecretary for Human Resources Affairs, and Mohammed Saqr Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services, alongside nearly 100 stakeholders from across industries.
MoHRE also explored ways to enhance its Business Package Services, designed to simplify how private companies manage their employees through the “Work Package” platform, that centralises HR processes and boosts operational efficiency.
The ministry’s Customer Councils have become a driving force behind such service improvements.
The Ministry's commitment also extends to digital transformation and AI, using technology to make public services more intelligent, proactive, and human-centred. The ultimate goal? Reinforcing the UAE’s position as one of the best countries in the world to live and work.
To help jobseekers stay safe, the ministry shared clear steps for verifying job offers and avoiding scams:
- Always verify the job offer number on MoHRE’s website or through the UAE embassy in your country.
- Never work on a visit or tourist visa. Wait for your official work entry permit.
- Do not pay recruitment fees. Employers are legally required to cover all hiring costs.
- Confirm the employer’s registration through the National Economic Register.
- Reach out to MoHRE for support at +971 6 802 7666 or ask@mohre.gov.ae.
For Dubai visas, verification can be done through the GDRFA website, while other emirates use the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) platforms.
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The Ministry reminded everyone that tourist entry permits are issued only through licensed airlines, hotels, or registered travel agencies, and that residency visas cannot be processed while outside the UAE.
Fake job scams are a growing concern across the Gulf region. Recently, UAE’s Al Ain Civil Court ordered a man to pay Dh12,000 in compensation after deceiving a job seeker with false promises of employment and taking Dh10,000 under the pretext of securing a job.
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