1. Emirate citizens working in the private sector may apply for an Absher Card. You apply for one online through the Ministry of Labour www.mol.gov.ae.
2. Click the 'Absher' from the Homepage.
3. Choose registering the Emirate citizen working in the private sector.
4. Enter your labour card number.
5. Complete the online form and upload all the needed documents. Do not forget to read and accept the terms and conditions.
6. If you have met all the criterias needed for the issuance of the card, you will be contacted by the Ministry and your card will be sent to you.
7. You will need to present a valid identification before the card is released to you.

Labour card that is registered and active with the Ministry of Labour

Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation Head Office - Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street
Tel : 971 4 7023333
Fax : 971 4 4494293
Working Hours: From 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Email: callcenter@mol.gov.ae

Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation Head Office - Dubai
Dubai
62 Doha Road
Tel : 971 4 7023333
Fax : 971 4 2616114
Working Hours: From 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

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To be able to apply for the procedure you must:

• be an Emirate citizen
• have a labour card that is active and issued from the Ministry of Labour
• be actively working with not less than six month in one establishment, and it's calculated from the date of labour card issuance
• be registered in the General Authority for Pensions and Social Securityor Abu Dhabi Pensions and Retirement Fund
• have a minimum 3 month salary transfer through the Wages protection System (WPS)
• fulfill the registration form information and to be approved electronically

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