Unpaid leave request
Submits an employee's unpaid leave request to 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
Unpaid leave agreement signed by the employer and the worker (with start and end dates)
copyWorker's passport copy or work permit number
in some casescopyOnly if: If the work permit number is not available
Conditions, time and validity
- Unpaid leave needs the employer's approval (Decree-Law 33/2021, Article 33).
- To exclude the worker from WPS for that period, MOHRE must be notified and the documents submitted (Resolution 340/2026).
- Unpaid leave does not count toward service (gratuity) or pension contribution periods.
- Processing time
- Not stated by MOHRE (staff confirm).
- Validity of the result
- For the approved leave dates only.
- 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
- Employer and worker sign the unpaid leave agreement with dates.
- The centre submits the request in Tasheel.
- MOHRE records the leave and the WPS exclusion.
Tips that save you a trip
- Register the leave before the next salary due date (the 1st of the month).
- Hajj leave can be unpaid up to 30 days once; Umrah leave is at the employer's discretion.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- No signed agreement or missing dates.
- Request made after the salary due date already passed (WPS lateness already recorded).
Questions and answers
Can my employer put me on unpaid leave without my consent?
The law treats it as an agreement; MOHRE asks for the worker's approval for WPS exclusion. Emergency measures set by Cabinet resolution are the exception.
What if I do not come back after the leave?
You are not paid for the days after the leave ends without a legitimate reason, and after more than 7 consecutive days the employer may report absence from work.
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.
Eligibility
Have the employer and the worker both agreed to the unpaid leave in writing?
Unpaid leave needs the employer's approval and MOHRE asks for documents; please get a signed agreement first.
Legal basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Articles 33 (unpaid leave) and 34 (absence after leave); Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, Article 4(4) (unpaid leave excluded from WPS after notifying MOHRE)
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