Q: I have a residence-husband visa. I and my husband are not in good terms. I overstayed in my country. Can I apply for a tourist visa? A: Residence visa invalidates if UAE residence visa holder did not enter the country for more than 180 days. You still have the chance to apply for a tourist visa…

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Is it possible to issue a tourist visa while a residence visa is not canceled by husband?

I have a residence-husband visa which will expire on October 2021. But I overstayed in my country Philippines for 6 1/2 months.

I want to go back now to Abu Dhabi. Is my visa already canceled or not valid anymore?

Can I apply for a tourist visa instead? I and my husband are not in good terms for many months and he doesn't want to communicate with me anymore.

What should I do?

Thanks for your help!

Elias Aoun

Maha Bin Hendi Law Firm

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3 Nov 2019, 10:12

Hello ma'am,

UAE residence visa invalidates if UAE residence visa holder did not enter the country for more than 180 days.

However, the visa must be canceled in order to apply for a new visa. The application for a visa cancellation can be submitted by the sponsor, given the situation that it is your husband.

3 Nov 2019, 10:27

Thank you so much sir for your immediate answer!

My husband is not communicating with me anymore. And he's not giving any monetary help for my children.

I want to talk to him as soon as possible. It seems that he doesn't want me to go back to Abu Dhabi.

Can I just secure a Tourist Visa so that I can go back to the UAE?

I need to talk to him regarding our family problems.

3 Nov 2019, 10:48

Unfortunately, you will not be granted a tourist visa, until your previous visa gets canceled.

3 Nov 2019, 10:56

Thank you very much, Sir.

That is a big help. It's already clear in my mind. But really I am very sad.

Thanks. May the Good Lord bless you!

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Mohammad Salah Shoaib

Elnaggar & Partners

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3 Nov 2019, 18:47

Hello ma'am,

Please be informed that your visa is automatically canceled according to the immigration law of the UAE. But you still have the chance to apply for a tourist visa.

Thank you!

4 Nov 2019, 02:59

Thank you so much sir for your help and information!

According to other lawyers, they said that my husband still needs to file a cancellation of my visa since he is my sponsor.

I am holding a husband-residence visa. Is it already automatically canceled because I stayed 6 1/2 months outside the UAE? Which one is true and correct?

Thank you again sir for your answer!

4 Nov 2019, 07:05

Yes, it is correct. I only answered your inquiry, but regarding the procedures, yes, your husband should apply for cancellation.

Thank you!

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