Reactivation Employment Permit
Permits former employment permit holders who fell out of status through no fault of their own (e.g. workplace exploitation or employer closure) to re-enter the legal workforce.
Who this pathway suits
Former permit holders seeking status regularisation.
Eligibility at a glance
- Held a valid employment permit previously and fell out of status without bad character
- Obtain temporary permission from ISD to seek work
How the process works
- Apply to ISD for permission to seek employment
- Secure job offer
- Apply for Reactivation Permit without LMNT
Documents you will typically need
- ISD letter, new job offer, past permit documentation
What to keep in mind
Provides vital humanitarian protection against exploitation.
Official source: DETE — Reactivation Employment Permit. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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