At a glance
- The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced an immediate suspension of the issuance of Temporary Labour Cards (TLCs).
- This suspension affects residence permit holders seeking short-term employment in the UAE mainland.
- Companies may need to consider part-time labour cards or employment residence permits to maintain legal employment status for affected employees in the mainland.
- The suspension is part of the UAE’s efforts to regulate its labour market and promote Emiratisation.
The UAE MOHRE has announced an immediate suspension of the issuance of TLCs. The move impacts certain residence permit holders seeking short-term employment opportunities in the UAE mainland.
Previously, companies could apply for a six-month TLC to hire individuals holding a UAE residence permit sponsored by a relative or issued by a free zone, semi-government, or government entity. TLCs were commonly used for internships, project-based work, short employment stints for relatives' visa holders, and secondments from free zone companies to mainland clients.
Companies may need to explore part-time labour cards or employment residence permits to keep impacted employees working legally in the mainland. The TLC suspension comes amid the UAE's efforts to regulate its labour market and promote Emiratisation. Companies relying on TLCs for short-term staffing solutions will need to adjust their hiring practices accordingly.
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