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The relationship between employers and employees is governed by Federal Act Number 8 of 1980 and its amendments. The Act is applicable to all employment relationships when engaging an employee, whether a UAE citizen or a foreigner. It is not applicable in the case of employment by a government authority.
The approval of the Ministry of Labor is a prerequisite for the employment of foreigners. The Ministry encourages the employment of nationals in the private sector. However, an employer will be given permission to employ resident foreigners who may be transferring from previous employers or to employ newly arriving employees. A work permit is issued by the Ministry for three years, subject to renewal for similar periods. Employment contracts may be for a limited period specified in the contract or for an unlimited period, in which case the employee will continue working with his employer until the contract is terminated.
Labour Card to be renewed within 60 days from the date of its expiry.
Visa in Passport to be renewed within 30 days from the date of its expiry.
Labour Card and Labour Contract can be renewed from Tas’heel Centre. Application status can be tracked through www.mol.gov.ae by entering IN number which is printed on the receipt.
Renewed Labour Card & Contract will come to Company Post Box within 10 days.
Labour Contract will be renewed for further 2 years with same conditions unlessamendment is made at the time of renewal. Incase of Amendment such as Salary Increment or Profession Change, fees extra to be paid at Tas’heel Centre.
NOTE: Payment should be made through E-Dirham Card at Thas’heel Centre. You can Buy E-Dirham Card from any branch of National Bank of Abu Dhabi or from Aafaq Islamic Finance Company found at Thas’heel branches. Take your Emirates ID & Passport copy to for E-dirham Card.
FINE per month to be paid if delayed to submit new labour card application within 60 days from the date of entry/status change, or delayed to renew labour card within 60 days from the date of expiry.
Documents Required for Labour Card renewal at Tas’heel Centre
Passport Copy with Visa page, Labour Card Copy, one photograph with white background, Labour Establishment Card Copy and Trade License Copy of the Company.
Documents Required for Visa renewal
Original Passport, Medical Certificate, One photograph with white background, Labour Card renewal receipt copy issued from Tas’heel Centre and copy of Emirates ID renewal form.
Immigration Establishment Card Copy & Trade License Copy of the Company.
Steps to follow
Renew Labour Card from Tas’heel Centre by paying fees according to Company category.You can check your company category through www.mol.gov.ae
Type Visa Stamping application and get seal and signature of the sponsor. Attach copy of Labour Card renewal receipt and copy of Emirates ID renewal form and submit atImmigration Department along with Original Passport.
Pay for Courier if the Application is Normal and Passport will be delivered within Two days.
Visa stamped Passport can be received by hand if the Application is Urgent. Fees to be paid extra at the time of typing.
NOTE: Labour Card can be renewed according to the the above mentioned fees till the age of 65. After that, normal fees + extra to be paid at the time of renewal. Labour Card validity will be for two years for each renewal. This renewal is unlimited till the company needs such employee’s service.
NOTE: If you are renewing before expiry of the existing visa, the new visa will start from the date of submission. If you are renewing after expiry of the existing visa, the new visa will start from the date of last expiry.
Ministry of Labour
Timing: Saturday to Thursday 7:30am to 7:00pm
Call Centre: 800 665 Website: www.mol.gov.ae
