United Arab Emirates · work · filed by the agent · 28 Sep 2026
UAE launches Work Bundle to simplify private sector work permits
The UAE has introduced an integrated platform called the Work Bundle to simplify work permit and residency visa procedures for private sector companies.
What changed
- The UAE consolidated five platforms into one unified platform to manage work permits and residency visas.[1]
The Work Bundle improves the user experience by consolidating 5 platforms into a single unified platform.
- The number of steps was reduced from 15 to 5, and the required documents went from 16 to 5.[1]
The number of steps has been cut from 15 (requiring 16 documents) to just 5 steps (requiring only 5 documents).
- In-person visits dropped from seven to two, and processing times went from 30 working days to five working days.[1]
Furthermore, the number of required in-person visits has dropped from 7 to 2, significantly reducing processing time from 30 working days to just 5 working days.
Who this is for
- Private sector companies in the UAE[1]They can use the new platform to onboard employees and manage work permits and residency visas.
It enables employers to onboard new employees and access a wide range of services, including the issuance, renewal, and cancellation of work permits and residency visas
- The employer must be a private sector company.[1]
The Work Bundle aims to simplify and accelerate work procedures for private sector companies through an integrated platform.
- The employer must be a private sector company.[1]
Dates
- 24 Sep 2026 The page was updated.[1]
24 Sep 2026
What the page does not say
- Which five platforms were consolidated into the new platform.
- How employers can access or log into the new platform.
- Whether there are any additional fees for using the platform.
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