A certificate of employment is a signed letter that confirms someone works, or worked, for a company. It states the role, the dates and often the salary. In the UAE staff need one for bank loans, visa steps and new jobs. Employers must provide it on request.
The law requires an employer to give a departing worker an end of service certificate, free of charge.
It must not contain anything that harms the future job search of that worker. Salary certificates for banks follow the same principle.
Use a standard, approved template and turn requests around quickly.
A slow or grudging letter damages your employer brand at the worst possible moment. Keep the process in your HR policies.
Last updated: July 2026 | Reviewed by Tuscan Consulting, Dubai