Labour Card Number UAE: How to Check Your Labour Card Number in UAE?

Last updated: Aug 22, 2025

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Updated August 2025

Key takeaways

Your labour card number is a unique employee ID issued by MOHRE or your free zone authority.

It appears on your labour card and labour contract.

You can check it via MOHRE’s website, MOHRE app (UAE Pass login), or MOHRE call centre (600 590000).

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What is the UAE labour card number?

The UAE labour card number is your official employee identifier issued by MOHRE or your free zone authority. You’ll see it on your labour card and contract, and you can retrieve it online in minutes via MOHRE’s website, app, or call centre.

This crucial identity card contains a wealth of information, including the worker’s name, occupation, employer, nationality, expiration date, personal identification number, work permit number, and labour card number. The labour card serves as a fundamental reference point for the worker and their employer, ensuring the smooth operation of the labour market.

How to check your UAE labour card number?

Before you start

Terminology you’ll see:

Labour card number: Your employee ID.
Work permit number: The permit reference tied to your employment.
Person code: An identifier sometimes requested in MOHRE forms.
Emirates ID: Your national ID is required for verification.

Have the following handy:

Emirates ID,
Date of birth,
Your work permit number or person code.

Check via the MOHRE website

To find your labour card number through the MOHRE website, follow the steps given below:

Visit the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) website.
Click on ‘Services’ located at the top of the homepage.
From the dropdown menu, choose ‘New Enquiry Services.’
You will be redirected to https://inquiry.mohre.gov.ae/.
Under ‘Choose a Service,’ select ‘Print Electronic Work Permit.’
Enter the required details, such as your work permit number, transaction number, person code, and date of birth.
After filling in the details, click ‘Search.’
Once you’ve clicked ‘Search,’ your electronic labour card will appear.
To print a physical copy, click the ‘Print’ option.

Check via the MOHRE app

To find your labour card number through the MOHRE app, follow the steps given below:

Sign in to the MOHRE app (Android, iOS) using your UAE Pass.
Tap on ‘Employee.’
Enter your labour card number.
Once entered, your labour card will be displayed.
To print it, simply tap on ‘Print.’

Check via the MOHRE call centre

If you have questions about your labour information, contact MOHRE at 600590000. Be ready to provide your Emirates ID number for verification. Once confirmed, they will share all your labour details with you over the phone.