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    COVID-19: Which overseas workers can get a work permit in the UAE right now?

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    COVID-19: Which overseas workers can get a work permit in the UAE right now?

    Some employers can now hire staff from abroad, if they fall under certain work categories


    Published:  October 07, 2020 16:12 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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    Have you been waiting to move to the UAE for a new work assignment?
    ICA has started issuing work permits for workers outside the UAE. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Government departments and semi-government organisations can now secure work permits for new arrivals
    The announcement was made on October 5. Image Credit: WAM
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    Work permits are being issued for the following categories.
    1. Domestic workers arriving in the UAE. Image Credit: AFP
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    Workers in vital sectors.
    Vital sectors include healthcare, transport and sanitation. Image Credit: AFP
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    The UAE had suspended issuing all types of work permits from  March 19, 2020.
    The suspension was part of the country's efforts to fight COVID-19. Image Credit: WAM
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    While issuance of entry permits was gradually resumed, work permits were not being issued for workers abroad.
    Work permits were being issued for those inside the UAE. Image Credit: AFP
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    While issuance of entry permits was gradually resumed, work permits were not being issued for workers abroad.
    Work permits were being issued for those inside the UAE. Image Credit: AFP
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    How to apply for a foreign worker’s permit?
    To submit applications visit www.ica.gov.ae Image Credit: AFP
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    The authority stressed the importance of adhering to the pre-testing procedures before visiting the country
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