Original labour contract request
Requests the original labour contract from 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
Employment contract approved by MOHRE, signed by employer and employee
copy
Conditions, time and validity
- A new contract must be submitted within 60 days of the worker's entry into the UAE or change of status.
- Workers of skill levels 5-9 attend a MOHRE guidance (Tawjeeh) session; contracts of levels 6-9 are handed over at workers' awareness centres.
- The establishment's licence must be valid with no suspending violations; the authorised signatory applies.
- Processing time
- MOHRE: 2 working days; the contract is approved and attested electronically.
- Validity of the result
- The contract runs with the work permit (usually two years) and is renewed with it.
- Where it is applied for
- MOHRE business service centres (Tasheel), MOHRE website and smart app; the establishment's authorised signatory logs in with UAE PASS. Our centre submits it at Tasheel for you.
Steps at the authority
- Enter the contract data and attach the signed contract.
- Worker attends the guidance session if skill level 5-9.
- Pay the fees.
- MOHRE approves and attests the contract electronically; the approved contract can be viewed in MOHRE's 'View Approved Contract' service.
Tips that save you a trip
- Start the contract as soon as the worker enters or changes status, so the 60 days do not run out.
- Check the worker's name, passport number, job title and salary on the draft before signing: a second amendment means a second fee.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Submitted after the 60-day deadline (late fines apply).
- Contract terms differ from the job offer the worker signed.
Questions and answers
I lost my labour contract. Can I get a copy?
Yes. The approved contract can be viewed and printed from MOHRE's systems; we can print it for you.
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
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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