Verify the employer, recruiter and official offer process before paying or travelling for a UAE job. Ask which legal entity employs you and whether the process is handled through MoHRE or another applicable official jurisdiction.
Identify the employer and jurisdiction
The UAE Government's fraud guidance directs jobseekers to verify employment offers through MoHRE and to use official visa-verification channels. It distinguishes an employment offer and work process from tourist or other entry arrangements. The responsible employment channel should be checked for the actual employer's jurisdiction. Read UAE Government: Tips to stay safe from labour and visa fraud.
Your working sheet
The following is an editorial organisation tool, not an official application checklist. Copy the rows that help and fill them with your own verified records.
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Employer | Record legal identity workplace and a contact verified independently of the recruiter |
| Offer | Compare duties pay benefits and documents against the applicable official employment process |
| Requests | Keep an itemised log of proposed fees passport custody and payment recipients |
A practical example
For example, a recruiter may send an offer with a logo and request immediate payment to a personal account. A useful verification file keeps that message and checks the employer through an independent channel. A professional-looking letter is not itself proof that the official employment process exists.
Before the next step
Use the government's verification guidance and the relevant employment authority. Resolve inconsistent contracts or unexplained charges before committing. Keep the employment contract, work permission and residence steps as separate records instead of accepting a general promise that everything is covered.
Continue with the guide library or save the next task in the moving planner. Official requirements can change; the source above was checked on 17 October 2026.