UAE Work Visas, Immigration & Labour Law
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Which MOHRE work permit actually authorises the job you were offered
To work in the mainland UAE as an employee of an employer registered with MOHRE, you will be issued a MOHRE work permit; this is distinct from a residence visa, Emirates ID or signed offer letter. The type of work permit that you will be issued is determined by your current situation: whether you are employed elsewhere and relocating to…
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Golden visa categories the ICP publishes, and what each one is for
The UAE Golden visa is a long-term residence permit issued by the UAE based on qualifying categories like business, investment, or employment. Therefore, you cannot purchase a Golden Visa for a fixed fee; instead, you must prove your eligibility through documents that demonstrate your investment, entrepreneurial venture, professional specialization, or another recognised basis of support. Based on your documentation, you…
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When a Green visa is the self-sponsored route instead of employer sponsorship
The UAE Green Visa is a good option if you’re qualified to apply as a self-sponsored resident and would like to have less dependency on your employer for your residence in the UAE. However, it does not provide you with authorization to work within the UAE. If you’ve received an offer of employment from a UAE company but do not…
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Can you enter the UAE on a job seeker visa without a sponsor
Yes, an eligible foreign national can enter the UAE without a local sponsor to seek employment through a jobseeker visit visa. However, this visa is merely a permission to visit and search for a job and does not provide any legal authority to work. This remains true regardless of whether you are applying from abroad or are already in the…
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After visa cancellation in the UAE, which authority closes which file
Regardless of whether you’re inside or outside of the UAE when dealing with an employer that has told you that your visa is cancelled, you should ask what has happened to the specific file(s) that have been cancelled since there are separate systems for mainland private-sector work permits and employment contracts (with MOHRE), and residence permits (with Dubai immigration office…
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