Visa for those over 60 years of age
A visa for an expatriate worker who is over 60 years of age requires the approval of the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs. An approval may be granted if the worker is an expert or a consultant with expertise ..
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Staying on the visa even after employment is terminated
A person whose service is terminated can stay in the country as long as the visa
is valid. But he cannot legally join another employer on the same visa.
After the cancellation of the visa, a worker can stay in the ..
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Visa - stamping a ban
Expatriate workers whose visa has been cancelled and have had a ban stamp put on their passports must stay outside the UAE for at least six months, according to a recent UAE Cabinet decision. The decision set a ban ..
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Overstay after visa has expired
This is an illegal act and punishable by law. The person who has overstayed must go to the Naturalization and Residency Department and give reasons for the failure to leave the country when the visa expired. The department is free ..
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Visa - cancellation procedure
According to the UAE laws, a company which wishes to terminate the employment contract with a worker must serve a notice to the worker. Failing to do so, a company must pay a notice payment to the worker.
If the reason ..
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Visa Cancellation of absconding employee
Example: Our Accountant went away on vacation and has e-mailed us saying that she will not be able to return. We have a letter of resignation, a copy of her passport and her original labour card and contract but not ..
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Tuition - Can a housewife who is a qualified professional give tuition?
Yes, this is legal and you can give private tuition as long as you are doing so on a temporary basis. This type of work is temporary and needs no license.
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The Tenancy Contract
A tenancy contract is binding on its parties. So if a contract runs for a certain defined period neither the tenant nor the landlord is entitled to end it before the period ends, without the consent of the other ..
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Dependents Staying out of the country for more than six months at a stretc
A request can be submitted to the Naturalization and Residency Department for exempting the dependents from the six-month requirement.
Duly attested medical certificates must be submitted along with the request. The department will look into the circumstances and issue a 'No ..
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Self Sponsorship
The UAE laws allow an investor to sponsor himself. The move is a part of the facilities offered to businessmen. This requires that a trade or professional licence be obtained, with the name of the investor registered in the ..
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