Card activation
Activates a card linked to your establishment with MOHRE via Tasheel.
How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Submitted at Tasheel
Runner at MOHRE
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Permit issued
MOHRE
Documents required
Emirates ID of the card holder
copy
Conditions, time and validity
- The card holder must be registered on the establishment's MOHRE file (owner, signatory or PRO).
- For a PRO card: valid work permit with the establishment, good conduct, and limits on how many establishments one PRO may serve.
- Processing time
- Usually done at the counter the same day (staff confirm).
- Validity of the result
- As long as the card and the person's link to the establishment are valid.
- Where it is applied for
- Tasheel / MOHRE business service centres (in person).
Steps at the authority
- The card holder comes to the centre with Emirates ID (fingerprint may be taken).
- The centre activates the card in the Tasheel system and pays the fee.
Tips that save you a trip
- Bring the card holder in person with the original Emirates ID.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Card holder not linked to the establishment or not present for identification.
Questions and answers
Why do I need an activated card?
Many MOHRE transactions are confirmed by the signatory with UAE PASS, the Electronic Authorisation in the MOHRE app or a code sent to their mobile; a PRO needs an active PRO card to submit them.
Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.
Official sources
- MOHRE - Issuance of a Public Relations Officer Card (PRO)
- MOHRE - Filing a Labour Complaint - Absence From Work
- MOHRE - Issuance of Establishment Card
- MOHRE news, 9 February 2026: MoHRE launches range of services eliminating most required documents and in-person visits (Zero Government Bureaucracy, phase 2)
Legal basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Labour Relations) and its Executive Regulations (Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022); Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 (MOHRE service fees and fines)
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