Labour card fine
Settles a labour card fine with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation through 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
Worker's passport copy or work permit number
copyEstablishment number or trade licence copy
copy
Conditions, time and validity
- The fine is shown by MOHRE's system when renewing or cancelling the permit; part of a month counts as a full month.
- Processing time
- Payment is immediate.
- Validity of the result
- Payment receipt; the renewal/cancellation can then continue.
- Where it is applied for
- Tasheel/business service centres, MOHRE website/app, call centre 600590000.
Steps at the authority
- Inquire the permit and its fine.
- Pay the fine.
- Continue with renewal or cancellation of the permit.
Tips that save you a trip
- Renew within 60 days of expiry to avoid the fine completely.
- If the delay was caused by another authority or a MOHRE system error, a fine exemption request may be possible.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Permit under a labour complaint or court case: the fine may need a grievance/exemption instead.
Questions and answers
Does the worker pay this fine?
No. It is imposed on the establishment (employer).
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
- UAE Legislation - Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 (MOHRE service fees and administrative fines)
- GLMM - English text of Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 (secondary copy of the official text)
- MOHRE (archived 2021) - Exemption from a fine request
- UAE Legislation - Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 (Arabic text, which prevails)
Legal basis
Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 on MOHRE service fees and administrative fines (Article 3, item 2); Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
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