Tasheel & Tawjeeh in the UAE 2026: What They Do

If you are hiring in the UAE, Tasheel and Tawjeeh are two names you will meet quickly – and just as quickly confuse. They sit on the labour side of employment, run by MOHRE through authorised centres, and they are separate from the visa side that ICP and GDRFA handle. Knowing which does what stops you sending a worker to the wrong place.

This guide explains what Tasheel and Tawjeeh each do, how they differ, where they sit in the hiring process, and how the labour permit connects to the residence visa. It has been reviewed by Jashvantkumar Prajapati, who has structured UAE hiring and compliance for over two decades.

Employers lose days because they treat “the visa” as one process. It is two: the labour permit through Tasheel and Tawjeeh with MOHRE, and the residence visa through ICP or GDRFA. Run them in the right order and a new hire is productive in a fortnight.

— Jashvantkumar Prajapati, Business Structuring Specialist (CSP Licensed #909402), Avyanco Group (reviewer)

What Tasheel and Tawjeeh are

Both are services of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), delivered through authorised private service centres rather than a single government counter. They exist to move the labour side of employment – permits, contracts and worker awareness – out of ministry offices and into a network you can reach across the country. They are not visa offices: a residence visa is a separate, federal process.

What Tasheel does

Tasheel is the processing arm. It is where the employer’s labour transactions are typed, paid and submitted to MOHRE:

• Work permits – new applications, renewals and cancellations.
• MOHRE labour contracts – registration, amendments and termination.
• Wage Protection System (WPS) – registration and salary filings.
• Labour cards and related establishment services.
• Emiratisation and compliance services for private-sector employers.

Tasheel handles the labour relationship only. Residence visas, entry permits and Emirates ID are ICP or GDRFA services – see our ICP Smart Services guide.

What Tawjeeh does

Tawjeeh is the awareness arm. Its centres run the orientation sessions that explain UAE labour law, a worker’s rights and duties, and the terms of the employment contract – ideally before the job begins. For many permit categories this orientation is a required step, which is why so many workers pass through Tawjeeh as part of getting their contract. The aim is simple: no one should start a job in the UAE without understanding the contract they signed.

Tasheel vs Tawjeeh at a glance

Where they fit in a new hire

For a new employee, the labour side and the visa side run in sequence. Tasheel and Tawjeeh handle the first half; ICP or GDRFA handle the second:

What it costs

There is no single price. Each transaction carries its own MOHRE fee – a work permit, for instance, varies with the company’s MOHRE category and the worker’s skill level – and the authorised centre adds a typing or service charge on top. Because these fees change and depend on the exact service, treat any figure you see online as indicative and confirm the current amount for your transaction at mohre.gov.ae. For the salary-payment obligation that follows hiring, see our WPS payroll guide.

Common mistakes to avoid

1. Treating “the visa” as one process. The labour permit (Tasheel/Tawjeeh, MOHRE) and the residence visa (ICP/GDRFA) are two separate flows – sequence them correctly.
2. Sending a worker to Tasheel for a visa. Tasheel does labour transactions, not residence visas – the wrong queue costs a day.
3. Skipping or delaying Tawjeeh. Where it is required, the labour contract will not finalise until the orientation is done.
4. Ignoring WPS after hiring. Once the contract is live, salaries must run through the Wage Protection System – late payment carries MOHRE penalties.
5. Assuming every centre is equal. These are authorised private centres; typing fees and reliability vary, so use one that handles your transaction type often.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tasheel in the UAE?

Tasheel is the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) authorised service system that processes private-sector labour transactions on the ministry’s behalf. Through Tasheel centres and its e-platform, employers submit and complete work permits, labour contracts, Wage Protection System (WPS) filings, Emiratisation-related services and labour-card matters. Tasheel handles the labour side of employment – it does not issue residence visas or Emirates ID, which are ICP and GDRFA services.

What is Tawjeeh and how is it different from Tasheel?

Tawjeeh is a MOHRE service focused on awareness and orientation, not paperwork processing. Its centres run the induction sessions that explain UAE labour law, workers’ rights and responsibilities, and the terms of the employment contract before a worker starts. The simplest way to remember the difference: Tasheel processes the labour transaction, while Tawjeeh educates the worker (and sometimes the employer) about it. Many work-permit journeys pass through both.

Do Tasheel and Tawjeeh issue visas?

No. Both are labour-side services under MOHRE. Tasheel processes work permits and labour contracts; Tawjeeh handles orientation. The residence visa itself – the entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and visa stamping – is issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) or, in Dubai, by GDRFA. A new employee’s journey typically runs through Tasheel and Tawjeeh for the labour permit, then through ICP or GDRFA for the residence visa.

What services can I complete at a Tasheel centre?

Tasheel centres process the main private-sector labour transactions: new work permits and renewals, MOHRE labour-contract registration, changes and cancellations, Wage Protection System registration and filings, labour-card matters, and various Emiratisation and MOHRE compliance services. Employers use Tasheel when hiring, changing or ending an employment relationship. Most transactions can be started online, with the authorised centre completing and submitting them to MOHRE.

Is Tawjeeh mandatory?

For many work-permit categories, the Tawjeeh orientation is a required step before the labour contract is finalised – it is how the UAE ensures a worker understands their rights, duties and contract terms before starting. The exact requirement depends on the permit type and category. Because it is built into the flow, most workers complete Tawjeeh as part of getting their labour contract, often without realising it was a distinct step.

How much do Tasheel and Tawjeeh services cost?

There is no single price – each transaction has its own MOHRE fee, and the authorised centre adds a typing/service charge on top. A work permit, for example, varies by the company’s MOHRE category and the worker’s skill level. Because the fees change and depend on the specific service, treat any figure you see as indicative and confirm the current amount for your transaction at mohre.gov.ae or with the centre before you pay.

Where do I find a Tasheel or Tawjeeh centre?

Tasheel and Tawjeeh are delivered through MOHRE-authorised private service centres located across the UAE, rather than a single government office. MOHRE’s own channels – mohre.gov.ae and the MOHRE app – list authorised centres and let you start many transactions online. Because they are authorised private centres, service quality and typing fees vary, so it is worth using one that handles your transaction type regularly.

Can HenryClub handle Tasheel and Tawjeeh for my company?

Yes. For employers, the labour side – work permits, MOHRE contracts, WPS and the Tawjeeh step – is where hiring most often gets stuck, and it has to line up with the residence-visa side handled by ICP or GDRFA. We coordinate the whole employee-onboarding process so the labour permit and the visa move together, and we keep your WPS and MOHRE filings compliant. Book a call if you are hiring or restructuring your team.

Sources and official references

Related guides

• ICP Smart Services (the visa side)
• WPS payroll in the UAE
• UAE work / employment visa
• Business operations overview
• Business setup cost calculator
• Talk to an adviser

This guide is general information from HenryClub, an independent advisory – not a government service and not legal advice. Tasheel and Tawjeeh are MOHRE-authorised private service centres, and their transaction fees vary by service and are set by MOHRE. Confirm current services, fees and requirements at mohre.gov.ae before acting.