UAE Resignation Letter Generator

Submit a formal written resignation letter to your employer (manager and HR). The letter should state your job title, last working day, and notice period. Send it via email with a read receipt. UAE law requires written notice — verbal resignations are not legally binding.

The minimum notice period is 30 days under UAE Labour Law. However, your contract may specify up to 90 days. During probation, the notice period is 14 days. Both employer and employee must give the same notice period. Check your contract for the exact requirement.

Yes. During probation, you can resign by giving 14 days' written notice (Article 9). If you want to leave the UAE, you must give 1 month's notice. Your employer cannot extend probation beyond 6 months or impose a second probation period.

Your employer will cancel your work visa after your last working day. You typically have 30 days from the visa cancellation date to either get a new visa, change status, or leave the UAE. Plan ahead with your new employer to avoid any gaps.

Yes, if you have completed 1 year of service. Gratuity is calculated as: 21 days' basic salary per year for the first 5 years, and 30 days' basic salary per year after that. Maximum total: 2 years' salary. You receive full gratuity regardless of whether you resign or are terminated.

No. Your employer cannot legally reject your resignation. Once you submit a written resignation with the required notice period, your resignation is effective. The employer must process your end-of-service settlement and visa cancellation.

If you leave without serving your notice period, you may be required to pay compensation equal to your salary for the unserved notice period (or a portion of it). This is deducted from your final settlement. Some employers may agree to waive the notice period.

Include: your full name, job title, company name, the date, your intended last working day, notice period, a brief reason (optional), and a statement about transitioning responsibilities. Keep it professional — avoid negative comments about the company or colleagues.

You can ask your employer to shorten your notice period, and many agree — especially if they can quickly find a replacement. Alternatively, you can offer to pay in lieu of the notice period (notice buyout). This is common practice in the UAE.

Request: employment certificate (experience letter), salary certificate, end-of-service gratuity calculation, leave encashment calculation, visa cancellation paper, and a no-objection certificate (NOC) if needed for a new employer in the UAE.