Plumber (AED 2,000/- up to AED 2,200/- per month)

As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the minimum basic salary for entry-level plumbers under standard employment contracts is AED 2,500 per month as of 2026. This excludes housing allowance of AED 500 and transport of AED 300 typically provided. Overtime is paid at 125% of the hourly rate, calculated as basic salary divided by 208 hours per month.

Foreign plumbers require a 60-day entry work permit sponsored by a UAE employer, applied via MOHRE for AED 600 total fees (AED 200 application + AED 300 issuance + AED 100 medical) as of 2026. Upon arrival, it converts to a 3-year residence visa with Emirates ID costing AED 370 and medical test AED 370, all paid by employer. The visa mandates employer sponsorship and annual renewal.

Plumbers need a vocational certificate in plumbing or high school diploma plus minimum 2 years documented experience in the skilled worker category as per MOHRE standards effective 2026. Foreign qualifications require attestation from home country's Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UAE Embassy in home country. No degree is mandatory but trade test approval may be needed for contract signing.

Required documents include valid passport copy valid for 6 months, attested academic and experience certificates, 4 passport photos, and medical fitness report from approved clinic as listed by MOHRE for 2026 applications. Employer submits via MOHRE online portal with employment contract. Processing completes in 5 working days upon approval.