Employment Certificate
Issued by an employer to verify current employment status of an active employee. Used for visa sponsorship, bank loans, tenancy applications, and government applications.
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What is Employment Certificate?
Generate an employment certificate for UAE employees. Verify current employment status for visa, bank, and tenancy applications.
When do you need it?
Issued by an employer to verify current employment status of an active employee. Used for visa sponsorship, bank loans, tenancy applications, and government applications.
What should this document include?
- • Company Name
- • Company Address
- • Company Phone
- • Company Email
- • Trade License No.
- • Employee Name
- • Employee Emirates ID
- • Employee Passport No.
- • Position
- • Department
- • Joining Date
- • Contract Type
- • Visa Status
- • Monthly Salary (AED)
- • Salary in Words
- • Work Location
- • Working Hours
- • Certificate Purpose
- • Signer Name
- • Signer Position
- • Issue Date
How to prepare and submit this document
- 1 Confirm the purpose with the employee. Ask whether the certificate is for a bank loan, visa application, tenancy, or government service. Different purposes require different details — banks need salary and contract type, while visa applications need start date and job title.
- 2 State the contract type correctly. Under current UAE law, all employment contracts are fixed-term (1–3 years, renewable). Do not write "unlimited" or "permanent" — these terms were abolished in 2023 and make the certificate look outdated.
- 3 Include salary breakdown if for financial use. For bank loans and credit cards, state gross monthly salary in AED (basic + allowances). Banks cross-check against the salary certificate and bank statements. For visa purposes, salary may be optional.
- 4 Sign, stamp, and date the certificate. Print on company letterhead, stamp, and sign by an authorized signatory. Include the date of issue — most institutions treat certificates older than 30 days as expired.
Common mistakes that get this document rejected
- ✕ Writing "unlimited contract" — this term was abolished in 2023; all contracts are now fixed-term under Decree-Law 33/2021
- ✕ Salary figure does not match the MOHRE contract — banks and embassies verify this and reject mismatched certificates
- ✕ Missing the company stamp or using a photocopy of the stamp — most institutions require an original wet stamp
- ✕ Not dating the certificate — undated certificates are rejected as unverifiable
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an employment certificate and an experience letter?
An employment certificate verifies current employment (active employee). An experience letter verifies past employment (former employee). Banks and landlords ask for employment certificates; new employers and embassies ask for experience letters.
Can I get an employment certificate without my manager's approval?
Yes. HR can issue the certificate directly — it does not require line manager approval. If HR refuses, you can file a complaint with MOHRE.
How long is an employment certificate valid?
There is no legal expiry, but in practice banks, embassies, and landlords treat certificates older than 30 days as stale. Request a fresh one if your application is delayed.