To whom it may concern certificate

Obtains a To Whom It May Concern certificate from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

Start this request processing: 3 days

How it works

  1. 1

    Documents

    You

  2. 2

    Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI

    MARIO E.G.S.H AI

  3. 3

    Submitted at Tasheel

    Runner at MOHRE

  4. 4

    Permit issued

    MOHRE

Documents required

  • Passport copy of the person concerned

    copy
  • Emirates ID copy (if any)

    in some casescopyOnly if: If the person holds one

Conditions, time and validity

  • Staff confirm what the certificate can state and who may request it.
Processing time
No official time published.
Validity of the result
The receiving authority decides how recent it must be.
Where it is applied for
MOHRE website and app (with UAE PASS of the owner or authorised signatory), Tasheel/business service centres and the Tawseel mobile service. The centre types the request at a Tasheel centre or files it online for you.

Steps at the authority

  1. Clarify which authority needs the certificate and what it must say.
  2. Type the certificate request and pay.
  3. MOHRE issues the certificate.

Tips that save you a trip

  • Many authorities accept other 'to whom it may concern' letters (from GDRFA, MOFA or Dubai Police); check which one is really required.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • No record in MOHRE's system (e.g. free zone or domestic worker).

Questions and answers

Is this the same as a salary certificate?

No. A salary certificate comes from the employer; this certificate comes from MOHRE's records.

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 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its Executive Regulations (Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022); Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2020 on MOHRE service fees and administrative fines

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