UAE Salary Certificate Guide
Complete guide to salary certificates in the UAE. Learn about bank requirements, templates, attestation process, and common issues for employers and employees.
Quick Summary: Complete guide to salary certificates in the UAE. Learn about bank requirements, templates, attestation process, and common issues for employers and employees.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| What It Is | Official document confirming employment and salary |
| Who Issues | Employer (HR department) |
| Common Uses | Bank loans, credit cards, visa applications |
| Validity | Typically 30 days from issue |
| Cost | Free (employer must provide) |
What is a Salary Certificate?
| Information | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Employment status | Confirm currently employed |
| Job title and position | Verify role |
| Salary breakdown | Basic + allowances |
| Length of service | Employment tenure |
| Employment terms | Full-time, part-time |
When Salary Certificates Are Required
Banking and Finance
| Purpose | Required Information |
|---|---|
| Personal loan | Full salary breakdown, tenure |
| Car loan | Salary, job title, company details |
| Mortgage | Detailed salary, years of service |
| Credit card | Basic salary confirmation |
| Account opening | Employment confirmation |
Immigration and Visa
| Purpose | Required Information |
|---|---|
| Family sponsorship | Minimum AED 4,000 salary |
| Visa renewal | Current employment status |
| Golden Visa | AED 30,000+ monthly salary |
| Green Visa | AED 15,000+ monthly salary |
Housing
| Purpose | Required Information |
|---|---|
| Apartment rental | Income verification |
| Ejari registration | Employment confirmation |
What to Include
| Element | Example |
|---|---|
| Company letterhead | Logo, name, address, contact |
| Date of issue | Current date |
| Employee name | As per passport/Emirates ID |
| Employee ID | Company employee number |
| Passport/Emirates ID | For identification |
| Job title | Current position |
| Department | If applicable |
| Date of joining | Employment start date |
| Employment type | Full-time, part-time |
| Salary breakdown | Basic + each allowance |
| Total monthly salary | Net or gross as required |
| Authorized signature | HR Manager signature |
| Company stamp | Official seal |
Bank-Specific Requirements
What Banks Require
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Addressed to bank | "To [Bank Name]" specifically |
| Recent date | Within 30 days |
| Detailed breakdown | Basic + all allowances separately |
| Length of service | Start date and tenure |
| Company stamp | Mandatory |
| Authorized signature | HR or Finance head |
Minimum Salary Requirements (Typical)
| Product | Minimum Salary (AED) |
|---|---|
| Credit card | 3,000-5,000 |
| Personal loan | 5,000-10,000 |
| Car loan | 5,000-8,000 |
| Mortgage | 15,000-25,000 |
What Banks Verify
Attestation Requirements
| Situation | Attestation Required |
|---|---|
| UAE bank application | Usually not required |
| International use | MOFA attestation |
| Embassy requirements | Depends on country |
| Government applications | Sometimes required |
Employer Obligations
| Obligation | Details |
|---|---|
| Must provide | Cannot refuse reasonable request |
| Timely issuance | Within 2-3 business days |
| Accurate information | Must match actual salary |
| No charges | Cannot charge employee |
| Confidentiality | Only to authorized parties |
Common Issues and Solutions
Salary Mismatch
Bank Rejects Certificate
Digital Salary Certificates
| Institution | Digital Accepted? |
|---|---|
| Most UAE banks | Yes, with verification |
| Government | Varies |
| Landlords | Usually need original |
| Embassies | Often need original |
Frequently Asked Questions
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