The UAE has introduced a new digital service to streamline the verification of academic degrees for private sector employees. This initiative, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce bureaucratic hurdles, targets workers across skill levels 1 to 4 with degrees obtained outside the UAE.
Who Is Eligible?
The service applies to private sector employees in the following categories:
Skill Level 1: Highly Skilled
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Professionals with bachelor’s degrees or higher (e.g., doctors, engineers, teachers, IT specialists, finance experts).
Skill Level 2: Skilled
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Workers with diplomas or post-secondary qualifications (e.g., technicians, paralegals, assistant engineers, graphic designers).
Skill Level 3: Semi-Skilled
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Employees with a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., sales assistants, customer service staff, cashiers, storekeepers).
Skill Level 4: Limited Skill
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Workers with minimal formal education or technical training (e.g., clerical support staff, data entry clerks, receptionists).
How It Works
The verification process is simple and accessible through multiple channels:
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MOHRE Website
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Smart App
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Business Service Centers
Applicants only need to submit once and pay a one-time fee.
Cost Breakdown
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Degree Verification Fee: AED 260
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Job Offer Letter Fee: AED 50
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Total Cost: AED 310
Key Benefits
✅ Speeds up attestation – No more lengthy delays.
✅ Reduces paperwork – A fully digital process.
✅ Enhances authenticity & trust – Combats fake qualifications.
✅ Cuts processing time – Eliminates the previous 10+ day waiting period.
What’s Next?
The UAE plans to expand the service with:
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Support for UAE-issued degrees
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Integration with work permit systems
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Stricter crackdowns on fake qualifications
Final Thoughts
This digital verification system marks a major step forward in simplifying employment processes, ensuring credibility, and boosting efficiency in the UAE’s private sector.
For more details, visit the MOHRE website or download the Smart App today!
