1) What is a UAE Labour Card (Work Permit)?
A labour card refers to the MOHRE work permit issued to private-sector employees, paired with your employment contract. The physical card is no longer issued; today, your Emirates ID is your official identity document while the work permit + contract live in MOHRE’s system.
Use cases: onboarding, visa processes, employer compliance, salary protection, inspections, and when authorities need your work details.
2) How to Check Your UAE Labour Card Online (Step-by-Step)
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Go to the official MOHRE inquiry service.
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Choose Electronic Work Permit / Print Electronic Work Permit (wording may vary).
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Enter required details (e.g., work permit/labour card number, or search using passport/UID where available).
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View status (active/cancelled/pending) and print/download the digital card.
Tip: If you don’t know your number, use the MOHRE mobile app (search “My Contract” / “My Work Permit”) to fetch your file by passport number + DOB + nationality and then note the permit number for future checks.
3) How to Find Your Labour Card Number (If You Don’t Have It)
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MOHRE App route: Log in → Services → My Contract / My Work Permit → view your details; the work permit no. is displayed.
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Inquiry route: Use the inquiry service to search with passport/Emirates ID details (where available) and retrieve the record/number.
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Tas’heel center: Visit an authorised typing center with passport/EID to print your details.
4) How to Download or Print Your Labour Card (Electronic Work Permit)
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From the inquiry page, select Print Electronic Work Permit to download a PDF or print.
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From the app, open My Contract / My Work Permit and save the document as a PDF or screenshot (keep a copy in your cloud drive).
5) How to Check Labour Card Status
Your online record will show whether the permit is Active, Cancelled, or Pending. If something looks off:
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Confirm your personal data (name, passport, DOB) matches your passport/EID exactly.
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Ask your HR/PRO to verify if any modification/renewal is in process.
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Ensure your employment contract is approved and linked to the permit.
6) Labour Card Cancellation (When You Leave a Job)
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Who cancels: Your employer/sponsor files the cancellation (often after processing final settlement and any required clearances).
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How it works: Submit a work permit + employment contract cancellation request via MOHRE; once approved, the permit shows Cancelled and your immigration status should be updated accordingly.
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Dependents: If you sponsored family, transfer/cancel their visas as needed before you exit/change status.
7) Labour Card vs Emirates ID (What’s the Difference?)
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Emirates ID = your national ID (physical card).
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Labour card/work permit = your employment authorisation in MOHRE’s system (digital).
They work together: authorities use your Emirates ID for identity and your work permit/contract for employment details.
8) Common Actions & Where They Fit
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Labour card download / print: electronic work permit PDF.
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Contract copy: use the MOHRE app (My Contract).
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Status check: MOHRE inquiry/app shows active vs cancelled.
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Cancellation: employer submits online; you’ll see “Cancelled” after approval.
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Fines/issues: if your file shows holds or expiries, speak to your HR/PRO promptly—delays can affect visa/ID renewals.
9) Troubleshooting & Pro Tips
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Spelling mismatches: Make sure passport and MOHRE spellings match (including order of names).
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Old passport number: Update your employer/HR after passport renewal so MOHRE reflects the new number.
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Switching jobs: Align MOHRE cancellation with residence transfer to avoid gaps.
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Screenshots ≠ originals: Keep the official PDF of your work permit and contract.
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Keep copies: Store PDFs in secure cloud storage for future renewals or audits.
FAQs (People Also Ask)
What is a labour card number in the UAE?
It’s the unique work permit number linked to your MOHRE employment record and contract.
How do I check my UAE labour card status online?
Use MOHRE’s inquiry or the MOHRE app to view your electronic work permit; the status (active/cancelled/pending) appears there.
How can I find my labour card number with Emirates ID?
Open the MOHRE app and search My Contract / My Work Permit using your passport/EID details; your work permit number will display.
How do I download my labour card?
Use Print Electronic Work Permit on the inquiry page to download/print the PDF.
Who cancels the labour card?
The employer/sponsor cancels your work permit and contract online when employment ends.
What’s the difference between labour card and Emirates ID?
Emirates ID is your ID card; the labour card is your work permit record in MOHRE (digital). They serve different functions.
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