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UAE onboarding checklist
A practical, printable checklist for onboarding a new employee in the UAE the compliant way. Tick each item off, or save it as a PDF for your team. For the full walkthrough, read our UAE onboarding guide.
1. Offer & contract
- Signed offer letter with the agreed package
- MOHRE-registered employment contract
- Job description, salary, allowances and reporting line confirmed
2. Visa & immigration
- Entry permit / work permit application submitted
- Status change or visa stamping completed
- Medical fitness test passed
- Emirates ID registered
- Labour card issued
3. Pay & insurance
- Mandatory medical insurance enrolled
- Bank account opened
- Enrolled in the Wages Protection System (WPS) for salary payment
- Salary, allowances and deductions set up correctly in payroll
4. Day one
- Workspace, tools and system access ready
- Health and safety induction delivered
- Company policies and code of conduct shared
- Introductions to manager and team
- Accommodation and transport confirmed (if provided)
5. First 30 days
- Probation objectives agreed
- Training and competency requirements identified
- First check-in scheduled
General guidance for the UAE mainland private sector, not legal advice. Steps and timelines vary by emirate, free zone, and role. tamdeed runs this whole gate for the workforces it employs, so a worker only starts once every check is clear.