How to Download Your UAE Labour Contract Online (2026)

To download your UAE labour contract online, open the MOHRE website (mohre.gov.ae) or the MOHRE app, go to the contract enquiry service, enter your Emirates ID, personal number or transaction number, complete the verification, and then view, print or save your approved contract as a PDF. The whole process takes a few minutes and is free for the employee.

Your labour contract is the legal record of your salary, job title, working hours and end-of-service rights, so every employee in the UAE should know how to pull an up-to-date copy on demand. This 2026 guide walks you through the current MOHRE unified flow, the older search-by-details method, how to check your contract status, how to verify the details are correct, and how to get an official stamped copy when you need one.

Why you should keep a copy of your labour contract

A UAE labour contract is the binding agreement between you and your employer. It sets out your job title, salary and allowances, working hours, leave entitlements and the terms for ending employment. Keeping a current copy protects you in several everyday situations:

• Confirming your agreed salary and benefits match what you actually receive.
• Proving your employment when opening a bank account, applying for a loan or renting a home.
• Supporting a residence or UAE employment visa renewal or a job change.
• Resolving any dispute over pay, notice period or gratuity.

Employers once had to hand over printed contracts in person. Since the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) digitised its services, you can now check and download your contract yourself, from anywhere, at any time.

What is MOHRE?

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), formerly the Ministry of Labour, is the federal authority that regulates private-sector employment in the UAE. It registers labour contracts and work permits, issues labour cards, protects employee and employer rights, and runs the digital portals where your contract is stored. Any private company that hires and sponsors staff must first hold a valid establishment card before it can register a single contract with MOHRE.

What you need before you start

To view or download your contract online, keep at least one of the following identifiers ready. Any one of them is usually enough to locate your record:

• Labour card number (also called the work permit or personal number).
• Personal number printed on your work permit or MOHRE correspondence.
• Transaction number from your contract approval or offer letter SMS.
• Emirates ID number, or your passport number with nationality and date of birth if you do not have the others to hand.

If you are not sure where to find these, your company’s PRO or HR team can give you the labour card and transaction numbers, or you can read them from your Emirates ID records.

Method 1: Download via the MOHRE website (unified service)

The MOHRE website is the most complete way to view and download your approved contract. In 2026 the service sits under the enquiry and contract-view menu:

1. Go to mohre.gov.ae and switch to English if the page opens in Arabic.
2. Open the Services menu and choose the contract enquiry option (shown as “View Approved Contract” or “Print Employment Contract”).
3. Choose how you want to search. You will typically see two options:
   • Search by transaction number – fastest if you have the number from your approval.
   • Search by individual details – use your Emirates ID, or your passport number with nationality and date of birth.
4. Enter the required details for the option you picked.
5. Complete the captcha or security check.
6. Select View Contract to open your official UAE labour contract on screen.
7. Review it, then use Print or Download to save it as a PDF.

Many workers can also reach the same record after logging in with UAE PASS, which links directly to your Emirates ID and skips the manual detail entry.

Method 2: Download via the MOHRE app

The MOHRE app (available for both Android and iPhone) is the quickest route on mobile:

1. Install the official MOHRE app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Sign in with UAE PASS, or create an account and log in with your Emirates ID.
3. From the dashboard, tap My Contract (or the contract enquiry service).
4. Enter your passport number, nationality and date of birth if prompted, then tap Done.
5. Your labour contract details appear immediately.
6. Save the PDF or take a screenshot for your records.

Method 3: Old search flow (by passport number)

If you do not know your Emirates ID or labour card number, you can still find your contract using only your passport details. This is the older search-by-details method and it still works:

1. Open the MOHRE website and go to Services > View Approved Contract.
2. Select the Search by Person Details tab.
3. Enter your passport number, nationality and date of birth.
4. Complete the captcha and select View Contract.
5. Your approved contract loads on screen, ready to print or save.

Method 4: Visit a Tasheel or MOHRE service centre

If the document will not load online, or you need a physically stamped copy for an embassy, court or bank, visit the nearest Tasheel or MOHRE service centre. Bring your passport and Emirates ID, and ask the counter staff to print an attested copy of your labour contract. This is the standard way to obtain an officially stamped version rather than a plain self-service PDF.

How to check your labour contract status

“Downloading” and “checking the status” are slightly different tasks. A contract only becomes downloadable once it has been submitted and approved by MOHRE. To check where yours stands, use the same contract enquiry service and look at the status shown against your transaction:

• Approved – the contract is registered and you can download it.
• Pending / under process – your employer has submitted it but MOHRE has not finalised approval.
• Not found – the contract has not been submitted yet, or the details you entered do not match.

You can also confirm your work permit separately through the Print Electronic Work Permit enquiry service on the MOHRE portal, which is a useful cross-check that your employment is correctly recorded.

How to verify your labour contract details are correct

Once you have the PDF open, treat it as a checklist. Every line should match what you were promised and what you actually receive. Verify the following:

• Salary and allowances match your offer letter and your monthly pay under the Wages Protection System.
• Job title and duties are accurate.
• Contract type is correct. Under the current UAE Labour Law all private-sector contracts are fixed-term (limited), so an “unlimited” label on a new contract is a red flag.
• Working hours and leave reflect what you agreed.
• Employer name and licence details match your actual company.

Offer letter vs. labour contract: what’s the difference?

Employees often confuse the two documents, but they are not the same:

• The offer letter is the initial job proposal. It summarises the role, salary and headline benefits, and you sign it to accept the job before the formal paperwork begins.
• The labour contract is the legally registered agreement filed with MOHRE. It carries the full terms and is what governs your rights, your work permit and your gratuity.

The golden rule: the salary and key terms in your MOHRE-registered contract should never be lower than what your signed offer letter stated. If they are, raise it before you continue.

What to do if the details are wrong

If anything on the contract does not match your agreement, act promptly:

1. Raise it in writing with your HR department or company PRO first, as many errors are simple data-entry mistakes that can be corrected quickly.
2. If it is not resolved, file a complaint through the MOHRE app or website, or call the MOHRE contact centre on 600 590 000.
3. Keep copies of your offer letter, the downloaded contract and any correspondence as evidence.

Free zone employees: check with your own authority

If you work for a company registered in a UAE free zone, your contract is usually held by that free zone’s own authority rather than MOHRE, so you should use their portal to view it. Common free zone authorities include:

Common problems (and quick fixes)

• Details rejected – re-check your passport number, nationality and date of birth for typos; they must match your records exactly.
• Contract not found – your employer may not have submitted or gained approval yet. Confirm with your PRO.
• Portal down – the MOHRE site occasionally goes offline for maintenance; try again later or switch to the app.
• Card not linked – if your labour card is not yet linked in the system, only a service centre may be able to retrieve the contract.

Let DBS handle the paperwork

Chasing MOHRE approvals, work permits and contract registrations is exactly the kind of admin that slows employers down. Dubai Business Services runs full PRO services and employment visa processing, so contracts are filed correctly the first time and your team can download clean, approved copies without the back-and-forth. Talk to our PRO team to keep your labour files in order.

FAQs

How do I download my UAE labour contract online?

Go to the MOHRE website or app, open the contract enquiry service, search by your Emirates ID, personal number or transaction number, complete the security check, and then view and download the approved contract as a PDF. It is free for employees.

How can I check my labour contract using only my passport number?

On the MOHRE website, open Services and choose View Approved Contract, then select the “Search by Person Details” tab. Enter your passport number, nationality and date of birth, complete the captcha, and your contract will appear on screen.

How much does a UAE labour contract cost?

Issuing or renewing a labour contract and its work permit typically costs between AED 250 and AED 3,450, depending on the permit category and company classification. This fee is normally paid by the employer, not the employee.

What should I do if my employer has not registered my labour contract?

First ask your HR department or PRO to confirm the submission status. If it is still not registered, file a complaint through the MOHRE website or app, or call the MOHRE contact centre on 600 590 000.

Is it safe to check my labour contract through the MOHRE app?

Yes. The MOHRE app is the official UAE government application for labour services and secures your personal data. It is the recommended way to access your contract on a mobile device.