MoHRE Warns Jobseekers: Beware of Fake UAE Job Offers and Visa Scams
MoHRE Warns Jobseekers: Beware of Fake UAE Job Offers and Visa Scams
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued a strong warning to jobseekers in the UAE and abroad to stay alert against fake job offers and visa scams, which continue to target unsuspecting individuals with fraudulent employment promises. Alongside the warning, the ministry announced new initiatives to streamline employment and residency processes as part of its ambitious āZero Bureaucracyā program, designed to make government services faster, smarter, and more transparent.
During a recent Customer Council session held in Abu Dhabi, MoHRE discussed aligning employment contract start dates with residency permit activation, ensuring both are processed seamlessly. The goal is to eliminate redundant procedures and enhance efficiency for both employees and employers in the private sector.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Khalil Al Khoori, Undersecretary for Human Resources Affairs, and Mohammed Saqr Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services. Nearly 100 participants representing various industries joined the discussion, reflecting the ministryās ongoing commitment to collaboration and service improvement.
Streamlining Employment Services
MoHREās Customer Council is a platform that brings together stakeholders every month to evaluate and improve ministry services. In the first half of 2025, the ministry conducted 23 sessions, engaging over 2,400 participants. Since its launch in 2022, more than 140 sessions have taken place with the participation of 23,000 stakeholders from across the UAE.
These councils are a vital part of MoHREās customer-centric governance approach, where citizen and business feedback directly shapes policy and service design. The ministry has also strengthened its āVoice of the Customerā system to capture, track, and resolve customer suggestions or complaints efficiently.
As part of its digital transformation strategy, MoHRE continues to integrate artificial intelligence and automation across all service delivery stages, ensuring smoother, faster, and more reliable public services. This aligns with the UAE Governmentās broader goal of becoming one of the worldās most advanced and efficient service providers.
Warning Against Fake Job Offers and Visa Scams
In the same session, MoHRE issued a serious warning about fraudulent recruitment schemes. According to the ministry, criminal networks often impersonate legitimate UAE employers, offering fake jobs or residency permits in exchange for money.
MoHRE urged jobseekers to verify all offers through official channels before making any payments or travel arrangements. The ministry emphasized that genuine employment offers are always issued through MoHRE, accompanied by an official work entry permit.
āIf someone offers you a job in the UAE, ensure the offer comes through MoHRE and that you receive a valid work entry permit,ā the ministry stated. āA tourist or visit visa does not grant you the right to work in the UAE. Violating this rule may lead to fines or legal action.ā
Guidelines to Stay Safe
To help jobseekers avoid scams, MoHRE shared several key precautions:
Verify every job offer through the MoHRE website using the Application Status Inquiry service.
Never pay recruitment feesāUAE law requires employers to bear all hiring costs.
Confirm company legitimacy via the National Economic Register.
Ensure work entry permits are issued before entering the UAE.
Avoid working on tourist or visit visas, which are strictly for non-employment purposes.
Check visa authenticity using:
GDRFA website (for Dubai-issued visas)
ICP eChannels platform (for other emirates)
Only use licensed entitiesāsuch as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia, or registered travel agenciesāfor tourist entry permits.
Confirm official visa fees before payment through verified government sources.
Seek help through MoHREās hotline (+971 6 802 7666), email (ask@mohre.gov.ae), or live chat support.
MoHRE also reminded applicants that residency visas cannot be issued while outside the UAE; individuals must first enter with a valid work entry permit before completing residency procedures.
Commitment to Transparency and Safety
Through its Customer Councils, Zero Bureaucracy initiative, and digital innovation programs, MoHRE continues to advance the UAEās reputation as a global model for transparent, efficient, and customer-driven governance. The ministry reaffirmed that protecting jobseekers from fraud is an essential part of its mission to create a safe and trustworthy labor market.
By combining technology, regulation, and community awareness, MoHRE aims to make the UAE not only one of the best countries to work inābut also one of the safest for those pursuing their dreams.
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