plumber, Electrician

Entry-level plumbers in the UAE earn AED 3,500 to AED 5,000 per month including accommodation and transport allowances as of 2026. Experienced plumbers with 5 years receive AED 6,000 to AED 8,000 per month plus 25% overtime pay. All salaries must be registered via the MOHRE Wage Protection System.

Foreign plumbers require a Type D work residence visa sponsored by a UAE employer, valid for 2 years renewable. The employer applies for a work permit through MOHRE portal costing AED 250, followed by medical test and Emirates ID. Entry permit is issued within 5 working days allowing 60 days to arrive and complete residency.

Plumbers need minimum 2 years verifiable experience attested by home country's labor ministry and UAE embassy. No university degree required, but vocational training certificate in plumbing is mandatory for skilled category approval. Applicants must be aged 21-50 and pass MOHRE medical fitness exam including HIV and TB tests.

Submit passport copy valid 6 months, 4 colored photos size 4x6 cm, attested experience and training certificates, and signed employment contract to employer. Employer files MOHRE online application with fees AED 200 for permit and AED 100 for insurance. Approval grants 30-60 day entry permit; complete residency within 30 days of arrival costing AED 370.