An employment entry visa in the UAE is also referred to as a pink visa. To begin the process of obtaining this permit, the employer must apply for visa quota approval on behalf of the employee. This approval will be obtained through the Ministry of Labour (MOL). Next, the employer will submit an employment contract to the MOL. The prospective employee must sign this contract. The Ministry must approve the work permit application before issuing an employment entry visa. With the approval and visa secured, the employee will have two months to enter the UAE. Upon entering the UAE with a pink visa, the employee has a period of 60 days to obtain a residence visa and formal work permit. As of February 2023, foreign nationals unable to travel to UAE within the first 60 days are allowed to apply for an extension of an additional 60 days.