MOHRE Labour Card – Check Status & Download Official Work Permit

Secure your legal employment in the UAE. The MOHRE Labour Card, issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), validates your work status, protects employee rights, and ensures employer compliance with UAE labour laws. Check your card, download your electronic copy, and manage your employment records efficiently.

The MOHRE Labour Card is an official employment identification document for employees in the UAE private sector. It confirms that the holder is legally authorized to work under the UAE labour system and registered with MOHRE.

Information included on a Labour Card:

• Employee’s full name
• Nationality
• Profession / Job Title
• Employer name and establishment number
• Labour Card Number
• Work Permit Number
• Issue and Expiry Date

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

Mandatory for:

• Private sector employees (foreign nationals and UAE nationals under MOHRE).
• Employees in companies registered with MOHRE.
• Workers 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)
• Academic & professional certificates (attested if required)
• Medical test results from the UAE-approved center
• Signed employment contract (role, salary, job terms)
• Entry permit (if applying from outside the UAE)

Step-by-step process:

1. Receive a formal UAE job offer.
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 a residency visa.
7. Finalize Labour Card application through MOHRE.
8. Access the digital Labour Card via the MOHRE app or website.

• Step 1: Visit the MOHRE Enquiry website
• 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

Your current Labour Card status will be displayed instantly.

• Go to the MOHRE website
• Navigate to Services → New Enquiry Services

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

Digital copies are recognized as official proof of employment.

Category	Details
Fees (Inside UAE)	AED 50 – 250 (based on permit type)
Fees (Outside UAE)	AED 50 – 3,450 (based on category and job type)
Validity – Private Sector	2 years
Validity – Government Employees	2 years (some cases may vary)

Renewal: Must be completed within 50 days of the expiration date.

• Delay in obtaining or renewing Labour Card: AED 500–700
• Visit the MOHRE Fine Calculator on the official website.
• Enter your Labour Card Number and security code.
• Click Search to view pending fines.
• Pay fines through ILOE Quick Pay and save receipts for documentation.

• Confirms legal employment in the UAE
• Protects employee rights and facilitates dispute resolution
• Provides access to healthcare, insurance, and end-of-service benefits
• Ensures employer-employee transparency
• Enables job transfer and support from MOHRE

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

The MOHRE Labour Card is essential for private sector employees in the UAE. It ensures legal employment, protects employee rights, and provides access to government services. Keep your digital card updated, check status online, and comply with 2025 labour law changes for a smooth employment experience.