UAE restarts issuing employment permits for overseas workers in government departments and vital sectors

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An airport worker escorts a passenger through Abu Dhabi International Airport during a media tour in July, as flights to bring residents back home ramped up. All photos by Victor Besa / The National

A passenger wearing a face mask checks in at the Etihad counter

The drop-off area at Abu Dhabi airport's main departures concourse

Passengers queue for check-in for repatriation flights

A traveller has his passport checked by security in the departures area

Staff are hosed down with a mild disinfectant before entering public areas

Etihad staff check passengers in during a media tour for The National in July

Etihad staff check passengers in during a media tour for The National in July

The airport has handled hundreds of flights in recent months but tourists have not been able to secure a visa since the borders closed in March

The airport has handled hundreds of flights in recent months but tourists have not been able to secure a visa since the borders closed in March

Passengers at the Etihad check-in desk

Arrivals can expect strict hygiene measures and must quarantine for 14 days on arrival

Passengers at the Etihad Check-In area at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Oct 5, 2020

October 5, 2020

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The UAE has restarted issuing work permits to employees who have been hired abroad to work in government and semi-government departments and agencies.

Those looking to join the vital sectors such as healthcare, transport and sanitation in the country will also be given the work permit allowing them to travel to the Emirates.

The announcement was made by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority on Monday.

Housemaids looking to travel to the UAE will also be given employment permits.

Work permits of those living in the country was already being renewed.

A work permit is a document issued by the UAE immigration authorities that allows a foreigner to enter, stay and work in the country legally for a certain period of time.

The validity of such documents cannot be extended.

Work permits are usually issued for two months during which a sponsor must change the employee’s status to residence visa.

Authorities in the UAE started reissuing entry permits from September 24 but work permits were put on hold.

An entry permit allows toursits and visitors to enter the Emirates.

The UAE stopped giving visas in March to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Only those with diplomatic passport holders could enter the country.

Updated: October 5, 2020 03:17 PM

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