UAE: Ministerial Decision No. 370 of 2005

Date of adoption

30 May 2005

Entry into force

30 May 2005

Text versions

Arabic

Source:

Ministry of Labour, United Arab Emirates, accessed 27 December 2014, http://www.mol.gov.ae/molwebsite/ar/labour-law/announcements.aspx

Abstract

In exception to the provisions of article 3 of Ministerial Decision No. 401 of 1997 Regarding the Regulation of Temporary Work and Part-time Work at Private Sector Establishments, the Ministry may grant temporary mission permits valid for no more than 90 days to establishments whose work nature requires such permits (Art. 1).

Establishments which are granted temporary mission permits shall commit to purchasing a two-way ticket for the worker; ensuring he is medically fit and disease-free; paying a fee of 500 Dirhams on behalf of each worker granted a temporary mission permit; ensuring adequate medical care is provided in accordance with Ministerial Decision No. 37/2/1982 and offering medical insurance; submitting the permit to the Administration for Nationality and Residence in order to obtain an entry permit; refraining from allowing the worker to be employed by other establishments; paying the workers’ fees on a monthly basis and submitting records to prove it (Art. 2).