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The process and timeline for commencing job after signing offer
Madam,
I am in India and have an offer from a top construction company in Abu Dhabi. The employment offer has been signed by both parties. I have passed on all the information required for VISA processing.
The last point in the offer says, Commencement of Employment - Upon reporting to duty. Now, this point puts me a question mark in my mind. What is the tentative date?
The employer can say, once the projects start we will apply for VISA...etc. This puts me in confusion on how long to wait as I have resigned from the current company.
Or is it the standard format in the offer as the employers are unaware of the time required for VISA processing?
Once the job offer is accepted, the employer proceeds with Phase I.
a) Initiating the visa application process with the ministry of labour; the fee is AED 300
b) Work permit fee = AED 1200 (This will increase according to the size of the company staff)
c) Deposit with the ministry of labour = AED 3000
d) Entry permit fee at immigration department = AED 500
Phase II medical and Emirates ID.
Once Phase I is complete, your details are locked (in the system) for two months i.e. the employer has two months to complete your Phase II employment process.
In the event you decide not to proceed (as you have another offer), that employer will intentionally complete the two months and let the application lapse naturally. Thus, blocking you for this period to apply elsewhere.
As soon as the visa holder enters the UAE:
a) Medical fitness test: AED 450
b) The signing of the English Arabic MOHRE employment contract
c) Emirates ID: AED 300
d) Visa stamping on the passport: AED 500
The employment process is complete.
So check with them and take the call.
