General guide — confirm on the official site
Employment contracts
തൊഴിൽ കരാർ
The official document setting out your pay, role and leave. The version registered with MOHRE is the legally valid one.
Go to the official service Last updated: November 2026
This is general guidance. Fees and rules change — confirm on the official link and apply only there.
Who needs this?
Everyone starting a job.
Eligibility
- All private-sector workers must have a MOHRE-registered contract
Required documents
- Offer letter and contract (Arabic + English)
- Passport / Emirates ID number to check online
Step by step
- Check salary, job title, working hours and leave match the offer
- Verify the contract on the MOHRE app or website
- Keep a copy; never hand over your passport — employers can't keep it
Fees
Free for workers
Online or in person
Online
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Not comparing the offer letter signed at home with the contract here.
- Signing a contract in a language you can't read.
Related questions
Can I get my contract in Malayalam?
MOHRE offer letters and contracts are issued in Arabic and English, and are also available in other languages including Malayalam. Ask your employer for the Malayalam copy before you sign.
Related guides
Official sources
MalluDubai is an independent information portal. We don't accept applications or represent the government.