To whom it may concern letter
Obtains a "To whom it may concern" letter for your business from Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET).
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 on Invest in Dubai
Runner at DET
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Licence issued
DET
Documents required
Emirates ID or passport of the person concerned
copyLicence number or copy (if the letter is about a licence)
in some casescopyOnly if: Letter about a specific licenceThe requesting entity's name and the facts the letter must state
copyAuthorisation letter from the licence owner/manager, if someone else applies
in some casesoriginalOnly if: Applicant is not a licence member
Conditions, time and validity
- DET states only what its records show; it cannot certify facts outside its file.
- Processing time
- No official time published; usually short once the request is clear.
- Validity of the result
- No fixed validity; the requesting entity usually wants a recent letter (often within 1-3 months).
- Where it is applied for
- DET service centres or the Invest in Dubai portal.
Steps at the authority
- Agree the exact wording needed with the client (and the requesting entity).
- Submit the request with the licence number on the portal or at a DET service centre.
- Pay the fee and receive the document (printed or PDF).
Tips that save you a trip
- Ask the embassy or bank for their exact wording before we apply.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Requested by someone who is not a licence member and has no authorisation letter.
- The requested wording asks DET to confirm something not in its records.
Questions and answers
I need proof that I have no licence in Dubai; is this the right service?
Usually yes (or a personal licences statement); tell us who asked for it so we choose the right one.
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.
Legal basis
Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 13 of 2011 (fees and fines of the Department of Economic Development, now DET)
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