General guide — confirm on the official site
End-of-service gratuity
ഗ്രാറ്റുവിറ്റി (സേവനാന്ത്യ ആനുകൂല്യം)
A payment due to eligible employees when their job ends, based on length of service and basic salary.
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?
Employees resigning or whose employment is ending.
Eligibility
- At least 1 year of continuous service
- Private-sector employees under the UAE labour law
Required documents
- Labour contract showing basic salary
- Joining and last working dates
Step by step
- Find your basic salary (not total salary)
- 21 days' basic pay for each of the first 5 years
- 30 days' basic pay for each year after 5 years
- Total is capped at 2 years' wages; employer must pay within 14 days of leaving — complain to MOHRE if not
Fees
Example: basic AED 2,000, 3 years → 2,000 ÷ 30 × 21 × 3 ≈ AED 4,200
Processing time
Within 14 days of the contract ending
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Calculating on total salary — basic salary is what counts.
- Signing a 'full and final' settlement before being paid.
Related questions
How much will I get?
Use MOHRE's official gratuity calculator.
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Official sources
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