MOHRE Labour Card – Check Status & Download Official Work Permit UAE 2026

Secure your legal employment in the UAE with the MOHRE Labour Card, issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). This official work permit confirms your employment, protects your rights as an employee, and ensures your employer complies with UAE labour laws.

With the shift to digital permits, you can now check labour card status online in the UAE, download your electronic copy, and access all your employment details anytime.

The MOHRE Labour Card, also called a Work Permit, is the official legal proof that an employee is authorized to work in the UAE. It contains essential information about both the employee and the employer and is linked to UAE labour law regulations.

Key details included on the Labour Card:

• Employee’s full name & nationality
• Profession / Job Title
• Employer name and establishment number
• Labour Card Number / UAE labour card number
• Work Permit Number
• Issue and Expiry Date

Purpose: Serves as legal proof of employment, a reference for employee-employer relationships, and ensures compliance with UAE labour law.

Mandatory for:

• Private sector employees (UAE nationals and expatriates under MOHRE)
• Workers in companies registered with MOHRE
• Employees aged 18–60 years

Exemptions:

• Government employees
• Domestic workers (managed under the Tadbeer system)
• Free zone employees (handled by free zone authorities)

Employer Responsibilities:

• Issue Labour Card within 60 days of employment
• Maintain accurate employee records
• Comply with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE regulations

• Passport-sized photograph (white background)
• Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Signed employment contract (role, salary, job terms)
• Academic or professional certificates (attested if required)
• Medical test results from the UAE-approved center
• Entry permit (for employees applying from outside the UAE)

Step-by-step process:

1. Receive a formal job offer in the UAE.
2. The employer applies for a work permit through MOHRE.
3. Obtain an entry permit (for candidates outside the UAE).
4. Complete mandatory medical tests.
5. Apply for an Emirates ID.
6. Employer processes residency visa.
7. Finalize Labour Card application via MOHRE.
8. Access your digital labour card online in the UAE via the MOHRE app or portal.

You can check your labour card UAE status instantly using these official methods:

1. MOHRE Website:

• Step 1: Visit the MOHRE Enquiry Portal
• Step 2: Select Print Electronic Work Permit

• Step 3: Enter Work Permit Number, Transaction Number, Person Code, and Date of Birth
• Step 4: Complete Captcha → Click Search
• Step 5: Your current labour card status online in the UAE will appear immediately

2. MOHRE Mobile App / UAE Pass:

• Log in using UAE Pass credentials
• Go to Profile → Labour Card / Work Permit
• View or download your card

3. Tas’heel Service Centres:

• Bring an Emirates ID or a passport
• Request labour card details or a printed copy

4. Phone Support:

• Call MOHRE hotline: 600 590 000
• Provide Emirates ID for verification
• Receive card status details

Even though the card is fully digital, a physical copy can be printed for official use.

• Visit MOHRE website → Services → New Enquiry Services

• Select Print Electronic Work Permit
• Enter Work Permit Number & required details
• Click Search → Print / Download

Category	Details
Fees (Inside UAE)	AED 50 – 250 (based on permit type)
Fees (Outside UAE)	AED 50 – 3,450 (depending on job type)
Validity – Private Sector	2 years
Renewal	Must be completed within 50 days before expiry

Late Renewal Fine: AED 500–700 (use MOHRE online fine calculator)

• Confirms legal employment in the UAE
• Protects employee rights and supports dispute resolution
• Linked to the Wage Protection System (WPS) for salary protection
• Access to healthcare, insurance, and end-of-service benefits
• Supports job transfer with MOHRE approval
• Provides transparency in employer-employee relations

• Employers pay salaries during disputes for up to 2 months
• Probation notice: 14 days for termination or resignation
• Flexible work options: part-time, temporary, remote, shared jobs
• Labour card renewal aligned with contract duration

The MOHRE Labour Card is your key to legal employment in the UAE. With the digital Work Permit system, you can check labour card status online in the UAE, download your official copy, and stay compliant with 2026 labour laws.