GDRFA Establishment Card & MOHRE Establishment Card
GDRFA Establishment Card
The GDRFA establishment card is an obligatory document for companies that operate within the UAE. This card, issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs (GDRFA), allows businesses to apply for and handle visas for their personnel.


GDRFA Establishment Card
The GDRFA establishment card is an obligatory document for companies that operate within the UAE. This card, issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs (GDRFA), allows businesses to apply for and handle visas for their personnel.
Key Features:
- Required for all businesses to sponsor employee visas.
- Issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).
- Essential for processing residency visas and work permits.
- Needs to be renewed annually to maintain compliance.
Who Needs a GDRFA Establishment Card?
- Companies hiring expatriate employees.
- Businesses needing residency visas for staff and owners.
- Organizations expanding their workforce in the UAE.
MOHRE Establishment Card
Developed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the MOHRE Establishment Card serves as a very important document for most businesses employing workers.This card is required to facilitate employment contracts, labor approvals, and work permits.
Key Features:
- Required for businesses to legally hire employees.
- Issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
- Necessary for applying for labor contracts and work permits.
- Needs to be renewed annually to maintain compliance.
Who Needs a MOHRE Establishment Card?
- Companies hiring expatriate employees.
- Businesses needing residency visas for staff and owners.
- Organizations expanding their workforce in the UAE.

HBSS helps companies to get both GDRFA and MOHRE Establishment Cards so that the process is smooth and headache-free. So, contact the team today!