Experience Certificate Request Letter
Ask HR for an experience certificate in a clear, formal letter that lists what the certificate should say, whether you still work there or have left.
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In short
To request an experience certificate, enter the date you joined and, if you have left, the date you left, and the builder writes a formal letter to HR listing what the certificate should state. It works for current and former employers, in English or Arabic, and downloads as a PDF.
An experience certificate, also called an experience letter, service certificate or employment certificate, is the employer’s written confirmation of your job title and dates of employment. In the Gulf and the wider region it is asked for constantly: by new employers, professional licensing bodies, visa and immigration offices, universities and equivalency committees.
Labour laws in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and most Gulf countries require employers to issue a service certificate free of charge at the end of the contract when the employee asks for it. While you are still employed, most companies will also issue one on request. A clear written request gets a faster and more useful certificate than a verbal one.
The most common problem is a certificate that leaves out something you need. Licensing bodies and embassies often ask for the exact job title, both dates and a description of duties. This letter lists those items in the request itself, and offers two versions: one if you still work at the company and one if you have already left.
How to request an experience certificate
Step 1: Say whether you still work there
Choose I still work at the company, or I have left the company to add the date you left.
Step 2: Enter the company and your dates
Add the company name, your start date and, if you want, your employee ID so HR can find your file quickly.
Step 3: Name the purpose
Replace the highlighted detail with what the certificate is for, such as a licence application, so HR includes what that body requires.
Step 4: Download and send to HR
Download the PDF, sign it and send it to HR by email or through your company’s request system.
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This letter contains your name, employer, employee ID and dates of employment. The builder runs in your browser, so none of it is uploaded and the PDF is created on your device.
Your draft is saved only in this browser after your first change, with no account and no cookie. Your name, job title and contact details are shared with the resume builder on this device, so you type them once.
When you need an experience certificate
- Applying for a professional licence, for example with a health, engineering or accounting body.
- Joining a new employer that asks for proof of previous experience.
- Applying for a visa, residency or immigration programme that counts work experience.
- Having a degree or experience evaluated by an equivalency committee.
- Asking a former employer for the certificate you did not receive when you left.
Frequently asked questions
What should an experience certificate include?
At least your full name, job title, start date, end date or a statement that you are still employed, and the company’s letterhead, signature and stamp. Licensing bodies often also want a short description of your main duties.
Is my employer required to give me an experience certificate?
In most Gulf countries, yes, at the end of the contract and free of charge, if you ask for it. While you are still employed, most companies issue one on request. Check your country’s labour law for the exact rule.
How long does it take to get an experience certificate?
Usually a few working days, depending on the company. Including your employee ID and exact dates in the request avoids delays.
What is the difference between an experience certificate and a salary certificate?
An experience certificate confirms your job and dates of employment. A salary certificate confirms your current salary, usually for a bank or an embassy. This site has a separate letter for each.
Can I request it in English and Arabic?
Yes. Switch the letter language. Some licensing bodies ask for the certificate in English, so say so in the purpose line if needed.
Is it free?
Yes. The builder is free, with no watermark and no sign-up.
Which browsers does it work in?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and Samsung Internet on desktop, Android and iPhone, with JavaScript enabled.