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Experience Letter

Issued by an employer to a current or former employee to certify their employment history, position, and duration. Required for new job applications, visa changes, and background verification.

Free DOCX Export AI-Assisted UAE Compliant Format

Step 1 · Fill the Form

Company Name *

Company Address *

Company Phone *

Company Email *

Trade License No. *

Employee Name *

Employee Passport No. *

Employee Emirates ID *

Position / Title *

Department *

Start Date *

yyyy / mm / dd

End Date *

yyyy / mm / dd

Use "Present" or current date if employee is still employed

Employment Status *

Last Drawn Salary (AED) - Optional

Optional, only if requested

Key Responsibilities *

Performance Rating (Optional)

Reason for Exit (if applicable)

Rehire Eligibility *

Signer Name *

Signer Position *

Issue Date *

yyyy / mm / dd

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What is Experience Letter?

Generate an experience letter / service certificate for UAE employees. Verified employment history letter for new job applications, visa, and background checks.

When do you need it?

Issued by an employer to a current or former employee to certify their employment history, position, and duration. Required for new job applications, visa changes, and background verification.

What should this document include?

• Company Name
• Company Address
• Company Phone
• Company Email
• Trade License No.
• Employee Name
• Employee Passport No.
• Employee Emirates ID
• Position / Title
• Department
• Start Date
• End Date — Use "Present" or current date if employee is still employed
• Employment Status
• Last Drawn Salary (AED) - Optional — Optional, only if requested
• Key Responsibilities
• Performance Rating (Optional)
• Reason for Exit (if applicable)
• Rehire Eligibility
• Signer Name
• Signer Position
• Issue Date

This template is formatted in line with common UAE business conventions and updated for 2026 federal regulations. The document exports as an editable DOCX file (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages) — add your company letterhead, stamp, and signature before submission. Templates are for reference only and are not legal advice. Always verify with the relevant authority (DEWA, DED, Dubai Municipality, your Free Zone authority) whether any additional attestations, stamps, or certified Arabic translations are required for your specific case.

How to prepare and submit this document

1 Confirm the exact employment dates with HR records. Check the employee's contract start date, end date, and any gaps (unpaid leave, suspension). The letter must match your HR records exactly — new employers and embassies verify this against the MOHRE database.
2 State the job title and key responsibilities. Use the official job title from the employment contract, not the informal title. List 3–4 key responsibilities that match the role — vague descriptions like "various duties" reduce the letter's credibility for visa applications.
3 Include salary details only if requested. Some embassies and banks require salary figures; others do not. Ask the employee what the receiving institution needs before including salary — unnecessary disclosure can create privacy issues.
4 Sign, stamp, and provide on letterhead. Print on official company letterhead, stamp with the company seal, and have HR or a director sign. Embassies and new employers routinely call to verify — ensure the contact person named in the letter is available.

Common mistakes that get this document rejected

✕ Employment dates on the letter differ from the MOHRE contract — this triggers red flags in background checks and visa applications
✕ Using informal job titles instead of the official contract title — embassies cross-check against the MOHRE record
✕ Issuing the letter on plain paper without letterhead or stamp — most institutions reject it as unverifiable
✕ Refusing to issue the letter because the employee resigned — UAE law requires employers to provide experience certificates upon request, regardless of how the employment ended

Frequently asked questions

Is an employer legally required to provide an experience letter?

Yes. Under UAE labour law, an employer must provide an end-of-service certificate (experience letter) free of charge when the employment ends. The employee can file a MOHRE complaint if the employer refuses.

Can I get an experience letter from a company that has closed down?

If the company is deregistered, you can request a certificate from MOHRE confirming your employment period. For free-zone companies, contact the free-zone authority. Keep your old employment contract and salary slips as backup evidence.

Does an experience letter need to mention salary?

Only if required by the receiving institution. Embassies for Schengen, UK, and US visas often require salary details. For new job applications, many employers prefer to verify salary separately through bank statements.