• Apply Online: You may apply for a fishing license online. To start your application you will need to register and signup to have your personal user name in the system. Online Registration.
  After you have logged in, fill out and submit the e-form.
• In person: You may use the link provided under "Documents to Use" section to download the application form. Bring the completed form to a registration center that processes fishing license applications.

• Completed application
• A photograph of the applicant

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

Call Center: 8003050
Email: info@moccae.gov.ae

Abu Dhabi Main Office:
Old Airport Road
Behind Carrefour
Opposite Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions & Benefits Fund
P.O. Box 213
Tel : 971 02 4444747
Fax: 971 02 4490444

Dubai Main Office:
Deira
Abu Hail
Abu Hail Street
P.O. Box 1509
Tel: 971 04 2148424
Fax: 971 04 2655822

Branches that provide the service:

Abu Dhabi:

• Delma Fishing Boats Registration Center
• Abu Dhabi Fishing Boats Registration center

Dubai:

• Al Hamriah Fishing Boats Registration center
• Um Suqeim Fishing Boats Registration center

Sharjah:

• Sharjah Fishing Boats Registration center
• Khor Fakkan Fishing Boats Registration center

Ajman:

• Ajman Fishing Boats Registration Center

Um AlQuwain:

• Um Al Quwain Fishing Boats Registration center

Ras Al Khaimah:

• Ras Al Khaimah Fishing Boats Registration

Fujairah :

• Debba Fishing Boats Registration Center

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Application for License for Fishing Shark/Migratory Fish

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Application submitted online: 5minutes, the average time to obtain approval on complete applications that fulfill the terms and conditions: 10minutes.

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This procedure provides you information on how you can obtain a fishing license for migratory fishes or sharks in certain seasons.

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Shark fishing: Holders of fishing licenses are permitted to catch fish from Lanch. Shark fishing allowed only by Lanch. Allows practice of shark fishing in presence of the owner of the fishing boat (Lanch) or his Vice Captain provided that Captain License or Vice-captian License is Valid.

Migratory fish: Holders of fishing licenses are permitted to catch migratory pelagic fish. Migratory fishing is allowed for the owner of the boat or one of his relatives (father, son, brother) provided captain or vice-captain card is valid

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