Cleaners / General Helpers / Stewards

MOHRE requires employment contracts for cleaning staff (unskilled category) to specify at least AED 1,000 per month for work permit approval as of January 2026. Overtime pay is 125% of the basic hourly rate, calculated as total monthly salary divided by 208 hours. Salaries are protected under the Wage Protection System with payments due by the 15th of each month.

International applicants need an employer-sponsored work permit from MOHRE costing AED 250, valid for 2 years and renewable twice. Following MOHRE approval, a 60-day entry permit is issued, then residency visa via ICP within 30 days costing AED 370 for medical test. Employers cover all fees under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.

No formal education or degree is required for cleaning staff roles; applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a medical fitness test costing AED 370. Prior experience is not mandatory, but 6 months preferred for faster hiring. Age limit is 60 years for unskilled workers as per MOHRE guidelines effective 2026.

Required documents include passport valid for 6 months, 4 passport photos, medical fitness certificate, and police clearance. Employers submit the unified contract to MOHRE online via their portal for approval within 5 working days, then apply for work permit. Job seekers apply through MOHRE-licensed offices or employer portals without paying fees.