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3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعHow can I remove overstay fines so that my new employer can issue my visa?
Q: I am writing to seek your legal advice regarding a complex immigration issue involving a person currently overstaying in Abu Dhabi.
His visa has expired, and although he received a job offer from a company in January 2025, the new visa process has not moved forward due to outstanding fines.
To resolve the issue, he applied to the court in November 2024 to request a reduction in the overstay fine.
He received a notification/link in January 2025 to visit immigration, but unfortunately, he could not attend due to serious health issues related to uric acid, which left him unable to walk.
Additionally, he was unable to seek medical help due to the lack of health insurance and severe financial difficulties.
He is now in a position where he wants to regularize his status in the UAE, clear any pending issues, and find a job to support his family.
We kindly request your guidance.
We would greatly appreciate your support in helping to resolve this matter in the best possible way.
Thank you
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2025/06/30
245
How can I remove absconding and overstay fines to get my own visa?
Q: Dear Lawyers,
How can I remove absconding and overstay fines to get my own visa in Abu Dhabi?
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2024/07/11
868
How to remove overstay fines after a judgement to find another job?
Q: Hi
I have a civil case pending judgment and it's already done for an amount of 8000. I have to pay but I don't have that amount.
It's been 1 year since I have overstayed and the company did not cancel my visa. I cannot cancel my visa.
What option do I have in this situation?
Is there any way to exit Dubai?
2023/07/19
309
المدونة القانونية
3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعUAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know
The UAE attracts a large population of expatriates from around the world for business or leisure. It occurs sometimes that those expatriates violate the rules of their visas and incur overstay fines which accumulate the longer they stay beyond their visa's expiry date. This may result in travel restrictions, banning violators from entering the UAE for a certain period or lifetime. The UAE authorities have now announced a two-month scheme for violators to rectify their situations.
2024/08/30
3703
ماذا سيحدث إذا تجاوزت مدة تأشيرة السياحة أو الإقامة في الإمارات؟
مقال في صورة مقابلة يغطي موضوع تجاوز مدة تأشيرة السياحة أو الإقامة المحددة لك في دولة الإمارات. مقتبس من المدونة الصوتية القانونية للمحامية لودميلا يامالوفا، مؤسسة مشروع لوجيكال مع لايلو. تناقش لودميلا الجوانب المتعلقة بتجاوز مدة الإقامة، مثل الغرامات وفترات السماح والإعفاءات... وما إلى ذلك.
2020/02/16
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نظرة عامة على قانون العمل الجديد في الإمارات وآخر التعديلات لعام 2024
أقرت دولة الإمارات إصلاحات تشريعية كبيرة أسفرت عن إدخال 40 قانونًا وتعديلًا جديدًا على قانون الشركات والقانون الجنائي وقانون الأحوال الشخصية وغيرها. تهدف هذه التعديلات إلى تطوير الهيكل التشريعي في مختلف القطاعات، وكان أحدثها قانون العمل. نحاول في هذا المقال إلقاء الضوء على التعديلات التي أُدخلت على قانون العمل الجديد وتأثيرها على كلٍ من صاحب العمل والعامل.
2024/09/10
96727
قوانين وتشريعات
3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعFederal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).
2021/09/20
28080
Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations
The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.
1980/04/20
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations
This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.
2015/09/27
12605
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عرض الجميعI got deported after I was caught working on visit visa due to delaying my employment visa. Can I lift the ban?
Sir,
I came to Dubai in 2011 on a visit visa and got a job in a company in Dubai, which delayed my employment visa.
One day, a government representative visited our office and took my passport. Later on, I was deported and got a ban forever, although I paid an AED 1000 fine as well.
Is there a way to lift this ban, as I didn't commit any crime?
It's just because of that company that delayed my visa.
Please suggest.
2025/09/04
11
My friend used my credit card for his bill payments and purchase. How can I recover this money?
My friend used my credit card for his bill payments and purchases for his business of around AED 70k.
He used my two credit cards, and now he is not repaying them.
I tried to call and message him, but no reply.
How can I recover this money?
2025/09/04
10
My father left the UAE and left his car with his cousin to continue loan payments. How to check his status
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
I am planning to bring my father to Dubai for a visit. He left Dubai in 2009 due to serious medical reasons and left his car with his cousin, with an outstanding bank installment for the car, which was around AED 10,000. We subsequently cancelled his visa.
It has been over 10 years, and I am concerned about potential fines or travel bans, as we are unsure if the remaining car payments were completed by his cousin. We are not on speaking terms with his cousin, so I cannot confirm this.
I found that checking fines or travel bans usually requires an Emirates ID, but my father left Dubai before Emirates IDs were introduced and only has his passport. The company he worked for also no longer exists.
Could you please advise if there is another way to check for fines?
Kind regards!
2025/09/04
11
Is it better to settle my personal loan with the bank or at the court to lift the travel ban?
I am currently subject to a travel ban because of a personal loan.
I wish to settle this matter and lift the travel ban.
Would it be more advantageous to make the payment in court or directly to the bank?
2025/09/03
26
I received a judgment for a criminal case that I did not know about. Should I appeal it?
I had a criminal case registered against me due to a telegram scam in Dubai. But I didn't know about it.
It's been more than 6 months, and now I know about the case against me again.
Can I appeal it in court, or will the judgment be enforced now?
2025/09/03
23
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عرض الجميعHow can I get money back from a customer who received products and services but did not pay?
I am seeking legal advice regarding a chargeback/fraud issue initiated by a customer who has reversed payments for products/services that were fully delivered.
2025/09/03
15
I filed a case for my unpaid salary and gratuity and a final decision has been released. How to enforce it?
Good day!
I just want to seek advice regarding my unpaid salary and gratuity. Actually, I already filed a case in MOHRE, and they released a final decision.
However, until now, my previous company has refused to give me my last salary and gratuity, and they are not even replying to my messages and emails.
What should I do?
Thank you.
2025/08/20
54
A travel agent promised us a guaranteed visit visa to Canada and failed to obtain or return our money. What to do?
My friend and I gave 31500 dhs to a lady in Dubai who is also a Canadian citizen. She approached us as a travel agent for a Canadian visit visa and a fake appointment letter for a job, too.
She said if we do not get a visit visa, then she will return the whole amount. It has been two years, and she has not given us the money back.
She is in Dubai and making excuses. Our whole conversation is in WhatsApp messages about money, too; we have those offer letters, too.
Please, I need good advice, how to get our money back?
I work in a big company as a sales assistant.
2025/07/15
72
Can my employer send me back to my home country if I resign after one year?
Hello,
I want to know if my employer has the right to send me back to my home country since they hired me directly from there, if I resign after one year with them.
2025/07/17
157
How can I recover money from a colleague who blocked me and refuses to repay?
Hello,
I am seeking your legal advice regarding a matter involving a former colleague who borrowed money from me for personal reasons.
Despite multiple follow-ups, he has now blocked all communication and is refusing to repay the amount. I have clear proof of the transaction through bank transfer records, WhatsApp conversations, and a copy of his Emirates ID.
This individual has a history of borrowing money from others and not repaying, and even told me to "go to the police," showing no intention of resolving the issue.
Please advise on the best legal course of action to recover the amount and proceed with a formal complaint if necessary.
Looking forward to your guidance!
2025/07/18
114
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عرض الجميعHow to waive or reduce the penalty for my expired company license and cancel it?
Dear Lawyer
I hope this message finds you well.
I set up a business license in a free zone in 2023. Unfortunately, the license expired in September 2024, and due to being occupied with other matters, I was not aware of the penalties associated with the expiration.
I recently attempted to cancel the license but was informed that a significant penalty has accrued. When I inquired about cancelling my visa first, I was told that it’s not possible to proceed without addressing the license issue.
Could you please advise if there is any legal way to waive or reduce this penalty?
I would greatly appreciate your guidance on how to resolve this situation with minimal cost.
2025/05/29
110
Can I go on vacation after resigning if my visa is not yet canceled?
Hello,
Can I go on vacation even though I have already resigned from my employer and my visa is not yet canceled?
2025/05/09
126
In how many days can we file a criminal case and what is the role of the public prosecutor?
In how many days can we file a criminal case and what is the role of the public prosecutor?
2025/03/18
271
What notice to follow while resigning if there is contradiction, the company contract or MOHRE contract?
I'm trying to resign from my company and found out there's incorrect information between my employment contract, my government contract, and the employee handbook.
I was under the impression of having a week's notice period but I'm being told it's 3 months and I'm losing a month's worth of salary.
On top of that, it's showing a non-compete clause for the same industry. I'm trying to change companies in the same industry, how much of an issue is that?
2025/03/18
118
Is the employee responsible for the expenses of changing his visa status from tourist to employment?
My friend is currently in the UAE on a visit visa and has received a job offer from a company.
However, the employer is asking him to pay for the visa status change from a visit/tourist visa to an employment visa since he is inside the country.
According to UAE labor law, who is responsible for covering these charges—the employee or the employer?
2025/03/19
107
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عرض الجميعMy father left the UAE and left his car with his cousin to continue loan payments. How to check his status
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
I am planning to bring my father to Dubai for a visit. He left Dubai in 2009 due to serious medical reasons and left his car with his cousin, with an outstanding bank installment for the car, which was around AED 10,000. We subsequently cancelled his visa.
It has been over 10 years, and I am concerned about potential fines or travel bans, as we are unsure if the remaining car payments were completed by his cousin. We are not on speaking terms with his cousin, so I cannot confirm this.
I found that checking fines or travel bans usually requires an Emirates ID, but my father left Dubai before Emirates IDs were introduced and only has his passport. The company he worked for also no longer exists.
Could you please advise if there is another way to check for fines?
Kind regards!
2025/09/04
11
I received a judgment for a criminal case that I did not know about. Should I appeal it?
I had a criminal case registered against me due to a telegram scam in Dubai. But I didn't know about it.
It's been more than 6 months, and now I know about the case against me again.
Can I appeal it in court, or will the judgment be enforced now?
2025/09/03
23
How can I get money back from a customer who received products and services but did not pay?
I am seeking legal advice regarding a chargeback/fraud issue initiated by a customer who has reversed payments for products/services that were fully delivered.
2025/09/03
15
Can I get legal assistance to make a shareholders’ agreement that governs the profit participation?
We are restructuring our existing business and plan to introduce employee shareholders as part of a retention plan.
We require a shareholders’ agreement that governs their profit participation, limits voting rights to certain decisions, and sets a buy-back policy if they leave the company.
Could your legal team prepare this for us?
2025/08/26
34
My company asked me to sign a non-compete agreement. Can I leave the company and start the same business?
Hello.
My company asked me to sign a non-compete agreement written on their company letterhead, but now I want to leave the company and start my own company in the same business.
Can I do that?
Please note that the non-compete clause is not in my MOHRE contract.
2025/09/02
25
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عرض الجميعMy father left the UAE and left his car with his cousin to continue loan payments. How to check his status
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
I am planning to bring my father to Dubai for a visit. He left Dubai in 2009 due to serious medical reasons and left his car with his cousin, with an outstanding bank installment for the car, which was around AED 10,000. We subsequently cancelled his visa.
It has been over 10 years, and I am concerned about potential fines or travel bans, as we are unsure if the remaining car payments were completed by his cousin. We are not on speaking terms with his cousin, so I cannot confirm this.
I found that checking fines or travel bans usually requires an Emirates ID, but my father left Dubai before Emirates IDs were introduced and only has his passport. The company he worked for also no longer exists.
Could you please advise if there is another way to check for fines?
Kind regards!
2025/09/04
11
I received a judgment for a criminal case that I did not know about. Should I appeal it?
I had a criminal case registered against me due to a telegram scam in Dubai. But I didn't know about it.
It's been more than 6 months, and now I know about the case against me again.
Can I appeal it in court, or will the judgment be enforced now?
2025/09/03
23
How can I get money back from a customer who received products and services but did not pay?
I am seeking legal advice regarding a chargeback/fraud issue initiated by a customer who has reversed payments for products/services that were fully delivered.
2025/09/03
15
How can we prepare a shareholders’ agreement for a tech solutions company we are establishing?
We are establishing a tech solutions company with three founding partners, each bringing in different levels of investment.
We want a shareholders’ agreement that clarifies share distribution, profit-sharing ratios, decision-making rights, and conditions for future capital increases.
Can you assist in preparing this?
2025/09/02
18
The property developer wants to add huge charges on me for modifications after the NOC. What to do?
Hello,
In short, I have an issue with [-----] Properties as an owner in [-----].
They want to impose on me fines and huge additional charges (over 40,000 AED) for modifications that were executed before I purchased the property, and after they have provided a NOC.
They have also been absent for over 2 months and have not replied to my questions.
I would like to know what my options are, what the risks are if I ignore their demand, and any other relevant information on the topic.
Thank you in advance!
2025/09/02
16
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