How to Verify a UAE Job Offer Through MOHRE

For a UAE private-sector role regulated by MOHRE, verify the approved offer rather than trusting a logo, PDF or recruiter’s message.

Jobs & workplace · Reviewed 24 October 2026 · Dubai Daily Guide editorial team

Quick answer: ask the recruiter for the MOHRE-approved offer or its reference. MOHRE says approved job-offer forms carry a serial number or barcode that can be verified through its channels. If you cannot verify it, pause before travelling, resigning from another job, sending sensitive documents or paying anyone.

1. Check that MOHRE is the correct authority

This guide is for mainland and other private-sector employment handled by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. A role in a free zone or a government entity may use another authority, so first ask who will issue the work permit and employment contract. A company trade licence by itself does not prove that your particular offer or permit exists.

2. Ask for an approved offer you can verify

Request the complete offer, not a cropped first page. Look for the serial number or barcode on the approved form and use an official MOHRE channel. MOHRE’s worker guidance states that an approved offer can be verified using the barcode through the call centre; MOHRE lists 600 590000 as its 24-hour call centre. Do not use a phone number supplied only inside the recruiter’s PDF.

If the offer is still described as a draft, ask exactly when the employer expects MOHRE approval. A draft can be part of recruitment, but it is not the same evidence as an approved offer.

3. Match the details, line by line

Employer: compare the legal establishment name with the recruiter’s email domain, office details and the entity named in the offer.
Role and location: check the job title, work location and whether travel or transfer between sites is stated.
Pay: separate basic salary from allowances. Do not rely on a verbal total that differs from the written breakdown.
Working terms: review hours, weekly rest, leave, probation, notice and any lawful deductions or benefits shown.
Personal data: confirm your name, passport number and nationality are accurate before approving anything.

Ask for corrections before signing. Keep the corrected version and the messages showing what was agreed.

4. Compare the approved employment contract later

An offer is not the end of the check. When the employment contract becomes available, use MOHRE’s View Approved Contract service ↗ and compare it with the offer. Stop and ask MOHRE for guidance if the employer, title, basic salary or other important terms have changed without your agreement.

5. Treat payment and identity requests cautiously

Do not send money to a recruiter’s personal account for a guaranteed job, interview, work permit or visa. Never approve an unexpected UAE Pass request, disclose a bank OTP or send an unrestricted passport copy before the recipient and purpose are verified. If an employer says payment is required, ask for the legal basis, the official service channel and an itemised receipt, then verify independently.

Useful evidence to keep

Save the original email with headers, the full approved offer, its reference, the MOHRE verification result, the final contract and receipts from official channels. Record dates and the legal employer name in the private-in-your-browser job application tracker →, but do not store passport numbers, passwords or OTPs in its notes.

A valid-looking offer does not authorise work by itself. Follow the official permit and residence process before starting work, and never overstay or work on a status that does not permit it.

If something does not match

Pause the process and contact MOHRE directly. For an existing employment dispute, use the route explained in How to file a labour complaint →. You can also review how to check an electronic work permit → and when a salary is considered late →.

Official sources and review note

Checked on 24 October 2026 against MOHRE’s Know Your Rights guidance ↗, approved-contract service ↗ and official contact page ↗. Dubai Daily Guide is independent and does not verify offers or process applications.