Synopsis: The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization warns job seekers against fraudulent recruitment offers promising high salaries and benefits. Officials urge the public to verify offer letters through official channels and avoid paying any recruitment or visa fees, which are illegal under UAE labor laws.
Abu
Dhabi/Dubai: The
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has issued a strong
warning to job seekers to remain cautious of fraudulent job offers that promise
high salaries and benefits in the UAE. This advisory comes amid a rising number
of people falling victim to recruitment scams.
- Always verify job offers
through MoHRE platforms or UAE embassies.
- No recruitment or visa fees
should be paid by the job seeker.
- Work is only legal under a
proper employment visa, not a visitor visa.
Common
fraudulent promises include:
- Work-from-home opportunities
- No prior experience required
- Flexible working hours
- Direct appointments without
interviews
Job seekers
are urged to thoroughly verify all offers before taking any steps. It's
important to confirm job offers via the official website or mobile app of the
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization or through the UAE Embassy in
your respective country.
Key
Verifications & Precautions:
- Ensure the company is officially
registered in the UAE using the National Economic Register.
- Confirm the authenticity of
the job offer letter and verify it through official platforms.
- Do not pay any recruitment
or visa fees -- all such costs must be covered by the employer, as per
UAE labor laws.
- Never work on a visit visa
-- only employment (work) visas are legal for work.
Fraudsters
often target online job seekers, demanding upfront payments for application
processing, document verification, and visa arrangements. These are clear red
flags.
Visa
validity checks:
- Dubai visas: General Directorate of
Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)
- Other Emirates including Abu
Dhabi: ICP
website
