{
  "id": 17959838,
  "title": "UAE jobs: What is an experience certificate and how can you get it?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/uae-jobs-what-is-an-experience-certificate-and-how-can-you-get-it",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:13:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-job-experience-certificate-how-to-get-one-1.500734296"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An experience certificate is a vital document to request from your employer when leaving a job in the UAE. This official record confirms the duration of your employment, your position and your final salary. Employers are mandated by law to provide this certificate free of charge when an employee's contract ends. The certificate must not contain any information that could harm the employee's reputation or hinder their chances of finding future work.\n\nTo secure an experience certificate, contact your company's HR department or the employer directly after your employment contract has concluded. Alternatively, you can download an official digital employment history certificate through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) app. This electronic certificate is valid for one month and can be verified through the MOHRE website using the letter number printed on the document.\n\nAlthough not mandatory, submitting an experience certificate with job applications can be beneficial. Some employers may request this document during recruitment or background checks to validate a candidate's previous employment. Furthermore, an experience certificate can serve as proof of your professional history when changing jobs or addressing discrepancies in your employment record.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Leaving your job in the UAE? Before moving on to your next role, there is an important document you may want to request from your employer – an experience certificate . This document serves as an official record of your employment history, confirming how long you worked for a company, your job title and your last salary. Whether you are applying for a new job or need proof of your previous…",
  "key_points": [
    "Experience certificate confirms employment duration and final salary.",
    "Mandatory for UAE employees to receive free certificate upon contract end.",
    "Digital certificate available via MOHRE app for one-month validity."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}