Category: Visa

Under what circumstances can my Dubai-based company terminate my services? My performance has been good, and I have received excellent appraisals and even certificates of appreciation from the management. My company’s financial standing is good as well. However, I am hearing that I could be among the employees the company will let go. Please advise. Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a mainland company based in Dubai. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations…

Pink-coloured visa sticker on passports earlier served as primary residency document UAE residents’ Emirates ID now officially serves as their residency document, having replaced the visa stickers stamped on to passports. From April 11, residency applications — new or renewal — are unified, and residents do not need to go through separate processes for visa and Emirates ID. Previously, the pink-coloured visa sticker on passports served as the primary residency document. Photocopies of the same had to be submitted for different services requiring residence proof. Immigration officials in ports of…

UAE residents’ Emirates IDs now officially serve as their residency documents, having replaced the visa stickers stamped on to passports. Since April 11, residency applications – new or renewal – have been unified, and residents do not need to go through separate processes for visa and Emirates ID. Previously, the pink-coloured visa sticker on passports served as the primary residency document. Photocopies had to be submitted for different services requiring residence proof. While the delivery of Emirates IDs may take some time, digital versions of the Emirates IDs and visa…

(WAM) The UAE Cabinet announced Entry and Residence of Foreigners aimed at strengthening the UAE’s position as an ideal destination to live, work, and invest. The executive regulations provide comprehensive information on the types and conditions of Golden Residence, Green Residence, entry visas and residence permits.  Golden Residence Substantial amendments are introduced to the Golden Residence Scheme to simplify the eligibility criteria and expand the categories of beneficiaries. This long-term 10-year residence is granted to investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talents, scientists and professionals, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers and frontline heroes. The amendments allow the…

The UAE’s new unemployment insurance scheme will include all private and public sector workers, according to Dr. Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation. At a media briefing on Thursday, the minister highlighted the Cabinet’s adoption of a federal law on the unemployment insurance scheme through insurance packages, which aims to ensure the availability of income for unemployed workers until an alternative job opportunity are made available. Dr. Al Awar said that the new scheme will serve to “attract and retain the best international talents and skilled workers.”…

Can I request for all unpaid salaries and for anything extra as I was expecting to stay with the company for two years? BY, Sharjah If an employer terminates the employment of an individual, they must give them notice in accordance with their contract terms and provide a valid reason. This is covered in Article 43, part 1, of the UAE’s Labour Law. “Either party to the employment contract may terminate the contract for any legitimate reason, provided that the other party is notified in writing and work shall be performed during…

Each Visa has its’ expiration date, and in the middle of a busy life, people often forget the expiration dates. To check your UAE Visa expiration date on the get-go, you would have to check an online channel to get those dates instead of carrying around your passport and risking losing it. How to check UAE Visa status online?  The Visa is essential, and the UAE government has a portal to help you access all visa related services; today, we will mention to you all the steps needed to find…

The UAE has introduced freelance visas (self-employment) for a host of categories to woo brilliant minds into the country. Multiple free zones across the UAE – such as twfour54, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai Design District, Ajman Free Zone – offer a wide range of freelance visas to residents and foreigners to work in the UAE. Irrespective of whichever free zone people apply for the visa, they can work across the UAE in their relevant field. According to Dubai Development…

What are the requirements to sponsor a child by the mother? How a Single Mother can sponsor her child?A mother can sponsor her children on Residence Visa if she meets the following conditions:+ Mother shall have a valid Employment visa. Marriage Certificate attested by UAE Embassy in home country and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs inside the UAE.Birth Certificate of child attested by UAE Embassy n home country and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs inside the UAE. For attestation requirements, Call: +97150-538 3545. No Objection Letter: NOC in Arabic from…

To be able to work anywhere in the UAE, you need to have a work permit issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). The work permit can be issued for a wife on her husband’s sponsorship, as well as a husband on a wife’s sponsorship. If a woman, over the age of 18 is under the sponsorship of her father, she is also eligible to work legally and a work permit can be applied for. Documents required 1. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your sponsor (husband/father)…

How can I change my own visa and dependents visa without exit the country? You can either hold your dependents’ visa or cancel and apply for new visa. CHANGING EMPLOYMENT VISA FROM DUBAI MAINLAND TO MAINLAND+ If you are changing visa from Dubai mainland to mainland company, you can follow below mentioned steps:STEPS TO FOLLOW+ Cancel your dependents visa first from Immigration. They can stay here 29 days after cancellation without fine if the present visa is not expired at the time of cancellation + Now your present company can…

What are the procedures to sponsor a Housemaid/Nanny in Dubai/UAE? Maid visa applications to be processed through Tadbeer centre. You can also approach Tadbeer Centre to hire a housemaid according to your requirements. An expatriate can sponsor a housemaid if the following conditions are met: Salary: Sponsor’s monthly salary should not be less than Dh25,000.Yearly Fees: Sponsor should pay Dh5850 as an annual fee at Immigration Department. Payment through Tadbeer Centre. (every year to be repeated. including typing charge). File opening charge: Dh303 should be paid through Tadbeer centre. If you…