Packer positions in Abu Dhabi

As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), entry-level packing staff earn 1,500 AED per month excluding accommodation and transport allowances under standard labour contracts as of 2026. Overtime is paid at 125% of the basic hourly rate after 8 hours daily.

Foreigners need an employer-sponsored work permit from MOHRE, valid for 60 days initially and extendable to 3 years upon entry. The employer pays 250 AED for the permit issuance, with processing completed in 5 working days as of 2026.

No minimum education qualification is required for packing staff roles classified as unskilled labour by MOHRE. At least 6 months of warehouse or packing experience is typically listed in approved job contracts as of 2026.

Required documents include a valid passport with 6 months validity, 4 passport-sized photos, preliminary approval from MOHRE, and a signed employment contract. A medical fitness certificate from an approved UAE clinic is mandatory post-entry, as per MOHRE procedures in 2026.