The NOC is the document a consulate reads to answer one question: does this person have a job to come back to? A letter that names your position, your salary, your approved leave dates and your return to work does that job. A vague one does not. Below are editable templates for employees, business owners, sponsored spouses and parents of travelling children, plus the formatting rules that get letters rejected in the UAE.
Checked on 13 September 2026. These templates are unofficial. They are not approved or endorsed by any embassy, and no guarantee is given that any consulate will accept them. Always follow your destination’s published checklist, which overrides anything here.
On this page
- What an NOC has to prove
- Formatting rules that decide acceptance
- Template 1: employee, tourism
- Template 2: employee, business travel
- Template 3: business owner or self-employed
- Template 4: sponsored spouse or dependent
- Template 5: parental consent for a child
- How to ask HR for it
What an NOC has to prove
A no objection certificate is short, but it carries a lot of weight in a UAE application. It establishes four things at once:
- You are employed — a real job, with a title and a start date
- You are paid — a salary the consulate can weigh against your trip
- Your absence is approved — specific leave dates, not a vague permission
- You are expected back — the sentence that speaks directly to the officer’s real question
That last point is the one most letters miss. A letter confirming employment but saying nothing about your return has answered three questions out of four.
Formatting rules that decide acceptance
- Company letterhead only. Never plain paper. The letterhead should carry the company’s address, contact details and, where applicable, trade licence details.
- Address it to the specific consulate where the checklist asks for that, for example “The Embassy of Portugal, Abu Dhabi”. Use “To Whom It May Concern” only where no addressee is specified.
- Date it within the last 30 days. Older letters are commonly rejected.
- Wet signature and company stamp. In ink, by hand. A scanned or pasted signature is not the same thing, and this is the most frequent reason a letter is sent back.
- Name the signatory and their position beneath the signature.
- Match your passport exactly. Name spelling, passport number, no initials where your passport has full names.
- Use definite language. “Will travel”, not “may be travelling”. Conditional wording creates doubt.
- Match your dates to your flight booking and your application form.
Never write or alter this letter yourself. It must come from your employer. Producing a letter your company did not issue is document fraud, and the consequences last far longer than a refused holiday.
Template 1: employee, tourism
[COMPANY LETTERHEAD]
Date: [DD Month YYYY]
The Consular Section
[Embassy or Consulate name]
[Abu Dhabi / Dubai], United Arab Emirates
Subject: No Objection Certificate for Visa Application — [Your Full Name]
Dear Sir or Madam,
This is to confirm that [Your Full Name], holder of [Nationality] passport number [Passport Number] and Emirates ID [Emirates ID Number], has been employed with [Company Name] since [Start Date] in the position of [Job Title].
[He/She] receives a monthly salary of AED [Amount], inclusive of allowances.
We have no objection to [him/her] travelling to [Country] for tourism from [Departure Date] to [Return Date]. Annual leave has been approved for this period.
[He/She] will resume duties with our company on [Date of Return to Work]. [His/Her] employment with us continues, and all travel expenses are borne by the employee.
Should you require any further information, please contact us at [Phone] or [Email].
Yours faithfully,
[Signature in ink]
[Name of Signatory]
[Position — e.g. HR Manager]
[Company Name]
[Company Stamp]
Template 2: employee, business travel
Use this where the trip is for work. Consulates look for who is paying and what the business purpose is.
[COMPANY LETTERHEAD]
Date: [DD Month YYYY]
The Consular Section
[Embassy or Consulate name]
[Abu Dhabi / Dubai], United Arab Emirates
Subject: No Objection Certificate for Business Visa Application — [Your Full Name]
Dear Sir or Madam,
This is to confirm that [Your Full Name], holder of [Nationality] passport number [Passport Number] and Emirates ID [Emirates ID Number], is employed with [Company Name] as [Job Title] since [Start Date], with a monthly salary of AED [Amount].
[He/She] is travelling to [City, Country] from [Departure Date] to [Return Date] to [attend the [Event Name] conference / meet our partners at [Company] / conduct business meetings]. This travel is undertaken on behalf of our company.
All expenses relating to this trip, including airfare, accommodation and daily expenses, are borne by [Company Name].
[He/She] will return to the UAE and resume duties on [Date of Return to Work].
Yours faithfully,
[Signature in ink]
[Name of Signatory]
[Position]
[Company Name]
[Company Stamp]
Template 3: business owner or self-employed
If you own the company, you sign your own letter. That is expected, and it is why the supporting documents carry the weight: attach your trade licence, company registration and company bank statements.
[COMPANY LETTERHEAD]
Date: [DD Month YYYY]
The Consular Section
[Embassy or Consulate name]
[Abu Dhabi / Dubai], United Arab Emirates
Subject: Confirmation of Business Ownership and Travel — [Your Full Name]
Dear Sir or Madam,
This is to confirm that [Your Full Name], holder of [Nationality] passport number [Passport Number] and Emirates ID [Emirates ID Number], is the [Owner / Managing Partner / Managing Director] of [Company Name], a company registered in [Emirate] under trade licence number [Number], issued by [Licensing Authority] and valid until [Expiry Date].
The company has operated since [Year] in the field of [Business Activity].
[I am / He is / She is] travelling to [Country] for [tourism / business] from [Departure Date] to [Return Date], returning to the UAE to resume business operations on [Date].
During this period, business operations will be managed by [Name and Position]. All travel expenses are met personally.
Enclosed: copy of trade licence, company registration documents, and company bank statements for the last [three/six] months.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature in ink]
[Name]
[Position]
[Company Stamp]
Template 4: sponsored spouse or dependent
Where your residence visa is sponsored by a spouse or family member, the consulate needs their consent and their financial backing. This letter comes from the sponsor, not the company, so it goes on plain paper with the sponsor’s details and is signed by hand. Some consulates require it to be notarised — check the checklist.
Date: [DD Month YYYY]
The Consular Section
[Embassy or Consulate name]
[Abu Dhabi / Dubai], United Arab Emirates
Subject: Sponsorship and No Objection Letter — [Applicant’s Full Name]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I, [Sponsor’s Full Name], holder of [Nationality] passport number [Passport Number] and Emirates ID [Emirates ID Number], residing at [Full Address], confirm that [Applicant’s Full Name], holder of passport number [Number], is my [wife / husband / son / daughter] and resides in the UAE under my sponsorship.
I have no objection to [him/her] travelling to [Country] from [Departure Date] to [Return Date].
I confirm that I will bear all expenses relating to this trip, including airfare, accommodation, travel insurance and daily expenses. [He/She] will return to the UAE on [Date] and continue to reside with me under my sponsorship.
I am employed as [Job Title] at [Company Name] with a monthly salary of AED [Amount]. My employment letter, salary certificate and bank statements are enclosed.
Enclosed: copy of my passport, residence visa, Emirates ID, marriage certificate [or birth certificate], employment letter and bank statements.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature in ink]
[Sponsor’s Full Name]
[Contact Number and Email]
Template 5: parental consent for a child
Where a child travels with only one parent, or without either, the consulate normally requires consent from the parent who is not travelling. This letter usually has to be notarised or legalised, and the requirement is strict.
Date: [DD Month YYYY]
Subject: Parental Consent for Travel — [Child’s Full Name]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I, [Parent’s Full Name], holder of [Nationality] passport number [Number] and Emirates ID [Number], am the [father / mother] of [Child’s Full Name], born [Date of Birth], holder of passport number [Number].
I give my full consent for my [son / daughter] to travel to [Country] from [Departure Date] to [Return Date], accompanied by [Name of Accompanying Adult and Relationship].
I confirm that I am aware of the travel arrangements and have no objection to this journey.
Enclosed: copy of my passport, Emirates ID, and the child’s birth certificate.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature in ink]
[Parent’s Full Name]
[Contact Number]
All five templates in one Word file
Edit them on your own computer, fill in your details, and send to HR. Includes a pre-submission checklist.
How to ask HR for it
Make it easy for them and you will get it faster and in better shape.
- Ask early. Some companies take a week, and the letter must still be within 30 days at submission. Time it so it is recent but not expired.
- Give them the details in writing — your passport name and number, Emirates ID, exact travel dates, destination, and the consulate’s full name and city.
- Say what the consulate requires, particularly the addressee, salary and return date.
- Ask for a wet-signed, stamped original. Request two copies while you are at it.
- Check it before you leave the office. Passport number, spelling, dates, stamp, signature. A mistake found at HR takes a minute; the same mistake at the VFS counter costs an appointment.
Related guides
- Schengen requirements checklist by applicant type
- How to order and present your file
- Bank statements for visa applications from the UAE
Sources
- Embassy of Portugal in Abu Dhabi — Schengen visa checklist for UAE applicants, published via VFS Global
- German Consulate General Dubai — Schengen visa leaflet for the UAE, published via VFS Global
Written by Asad Waleed M, Dubai. Asad researches visa rules from government and consular sources and publishes what they actually say. He is not an immigration lawyer or consultant, and Sifqa does not process applications or issue documents. Read the editorial policy.
Last checked 13 September 2026. Templates are unofficial and acceptance is at the discretion of each consulate. Found an error? Email asadwaleed2020@gmail.com — it gets fixed and logged.
