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Resignation letter example for the UAE and the Gulf

In the UAE your contract sets a notice period of 30 to 90 days. A resignation letter UAE employers accept states it, gives your last working day, and asks for your end-of-service gratuity, final settlement, experience certificate and the cancellation of your work permit and visa.

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Check your contract. Your contract sets the notice period; in the UAE it must be between 30 and 90 days, and leaving before it ends can mean paying for the days not worked. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait have their own rules: check your contract and your country's labour law.

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Add your name, job title, company and last working day. The letter states your last working day, respects your notice period and asks for what you need when you leave: the things HR looks for.

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Sample: UAE & Gulf, formal, 30 days notice

26 September 2026

To
Mr. Omar Haddad
Northwind LLC

Subject: Resignation from the position of Senior Analyst

Dear Mr. Omar Haddad,

Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from the position of Senior Analyst at Northwind LLC. I have accepted an opportunity that fits closely with my long-term career goals. In line with the notice period of 30 days in my employment contract, my last working day will be 26 October 2026.

Until my last working day, I will complete a full handover of my work and responsibilities, and I am glad to help train my replacement so that nothing is left pending.

I would be grateful if my end-of-service gratuity and final settlement could be processed, along with my experience certificate and the cancellation of my work permit and residence visa.

I am sincerely thankful for the opportunities I have had at Northwind LLC, and for the support of my colleagues and leadership during my time here.

Please let me know if you need anything further from me to complete the formalities.

Yours sincerely,
Ahmed Siddiqui
Senior Analyst

More examples

Resignation letter sample UAE: 30 days' notice, gratuity and visa cancellation

[Date]

[Manager's name]
[Designation]
[Company name], [City], UAE

Dear [Manager's name],

SUBJECT: RESIGNATION FROM [YOUR JOB TITLE]

Please accept this letter as my resignation from the position of [Your job title], effective [Date]. In line with my employment contract, I am giving 30 days' notice, and my last working day will be [Last working day].

I will complete a full handover during the notice period. I request that my end-of-service gratuity, final settlement and experience certificate be prepared before my last day, and that my work permit and residence visa be cancelled in the usual way.

Yours faithfully,
[Your full name]
[Employee ID / Emirates ID number]

Resignation letter format UAE: short email version

Subject: Resignation: [Your full name], [Employee ID]

Dear [Manager's name],

I am writing to resign from my role as [Job title]. My notice period under my contract is [30 / 60 / 90] days, so my last working day will be [Last working day].

Please confirm my end-of-service benefits, final settlement and experience certificate.

Regards,
[Your full name]

Resigning in the UAE and the Gulf: at a glance

Notice
Set by your contract, between 30 and 90 days (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 43).
In writing?
Yes, notice is given in writing. Keep a signed or emailed copy.
Leaving early
Only by agreement; otherwise you may owe pay for the notice days you don't work.
End-of-service gratuity
Earned by non-UAE nationals after a year of service: 21 days' basic salary for each of the first five years, 30 days for each year after, capped at two years' pay (Article 51).
Documents
Experience certificate, final settlement, and cancellation of your work permit and residence visa.
The law
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on labour relations (mainland UAE). Free zones such as DIFC and ADGM have their own rules.

Your notice period

UAE law lets the contract set the notice, between 30 and 90 days. Leaving before it ends without agreement can mean paying for the days not worked, so ask to shorten it by mutual consent rather than just leaving. The form can add that request.

Gratuity, settlement and documents

Your end-of-service gratuity depends on your years of service and your basic salary. Ask for your experience certificate and final settlement in the letter, and for your work permit and residence visa to be cancelled, which you usually need before a new employer can sponsor you.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait

The letter works across the Gulf, but notice and gratuity rules differ by country. Check your contract and your country's labour law before you date it.

Sources for the UAE and the Gulf

Checked on 28 September 2026. Laws change, and your contract, award or company policy can give you more than the minimum, so check it too. This page is general information, not legal advice.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can I resign during probation in the UAE?

Yes, but the notice rules during probation are different and can involve your new employer. Check your contract and the current Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation guidance.

Will resigning affect my visa?

Your employer cancels your work permit and residence visa when you leave. You then have a grace period to leave the country or move to a new sponsor; check how long yours is.

Do I lose my gratuity if I resign?

In the UAE, after a year of service, resigning should not by itself cancel the gratuity you have earned; the amount depends on your years and basic salary. Rules differ elsewhere in the Gulf, so check your contract and your country's law.

How is gratuity calculated in the UAE?

For mainland UAE, 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years and 30 days for each year after, capped at two years' pay, once you have completed a year of service.

When must my employer pay my final dues?

UAE law sets a deadline of 14 days after your employment ends (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 53). Keep a record of your last working day.

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