Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
9 available 9 • View allOverstay in the UAE: grace period, fine and immigration blacklist
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Q: I have unpaid Etisalat bills for 500 AED and a cash advance in DIB, and my visa is already cancelled.
Is there any possibility to exit the UAE without paying for both and for overstay?

Nov 15, 2017
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Consequences of not exiting the country within 30-day grace period
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Q: What are the consequences of not leaving the UAE after employment visa has been cancelled but within 30 days grace period?
The employer bought a one-way ticket home under the agreement prior to cancellation that the employee will go back to the home country.
Can the employer file any case in immigration because the employee decided to look for jobs in UAE instead?

Oct 9, 2019
3638
The grace period for staying in the UAE after visa cancellation
147
Q: I want to know, how many days will I stay in the UAE after the cancellation of my employment visa?

Sep 4, 2018
38157
Holding visa cancellation for two months after resignation

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Q: I have recently resigned from the company and requested the company not to cancel my visa for two months. They have agreed.
My question is whether the company can cancel my visa without my passport or signature?
I'm in the UAE.


Dec 10, 2019
616
The residency visa expired while looking for a job. What to do?
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Q: Hi,
I am in the grace period of 30 days after the resident visa expiry. My visa was valid till 30/08/2022 (Ajman residency visa). From 3rd October 2022 onwards, the government of the UAE is implementing 3 month grace period policy for residence visa expiry.
My question is:
Will I fall under this category after paying penalty for the few days from 29th Sept - 3rd October (Because my grace period will be over)? Or shall I pursue a visit visa as I am looking for a new employer?

Sep 15, 2022
481
Getting 6-month grace period after work visa cancellation
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Q: Hello,
My designation in the labor contract is "Administrative Officer" (I have a bachelor's diploma).
Can I get the 6 month grace period after work visa cancellation to search for a new job?
What should I do from my side?

Dec 8, 2022
699
How long can the employee stay in the country after resignation to find another job?

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Q: Hi,
An employee resigns during the probation period in the private sector of education, and the two weeks notice period has been served.
1. How long can the employee remain in the country to find another job? Does the employee need to leave the country for three months and then return?
2. Can the employee change the visa status to tourist with a border run and stay in the UAE to find a job?
Thank you


Mar 2, 2023
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How long do I have time to stay after the cancellation of my employment visa?

1
Q: How long do I have time to stay after the cancellation of my employment visa?


Aug 21, 2023
204
If an employee visa is canceled, what is the grace period under the new rules?




1
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If an employee visa is canceled, how much grace period is there for staying in Dubai as per the new rules?





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Jul 4, 2024
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allWhat Happens If I Overstay My Tourist or Resident Visa in the UAE? 35
An interview-format article covering the topic of overstaying your tourist or resident visa in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of overstaying, like fines, grace periods, exemptions...etc.
Feb 16, 2020
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The UAE's Retirement Visa - What You Need to Know 15
An interview-format article covering the topic of the UAE's retirement visa. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 9, 2021
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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.
Sep 10, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
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.
Apr 20, 1980
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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.
Sep 27, 2015
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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Hello,
My employer fired me under Article 44 for not showing up for work for 7 days in a row. But that’s not the case at all. I was sick and the management was aware and they let me go.
I went to another country to get treatment because it’s expensive in Dubai. My employer did not pay me my salary for the month I worked and fired me.
I have official sick leave from another country and there is correspondence where my employer sent me to another country for treatment.
The problem is that the employer says that he will take compensation for the training that was specified in the contract, but I did not undergo training at all; I immediately started work from the first day of work and there was no training.
Does my employer have the right to charge me such a fee and not pay my salary?
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How to make the seller hand over the tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale? 0
Should the seller in Dubai hand over their tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale?
Who is responsible for managing this process?
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He hasn’t, and the seller has not handed over the deposit.
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How to deal with in-laws provoking and recording reactions? 0
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My husband's family constantly provokes me and then records my every exaggerated reaction.
Now I'm worried that they might use those things against me.
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How to cancel the MoU to buy an apartment with the broker if the bank did not approve the loan? 0
Hi,
I have a situation where I signed an MoU and gave my security deposit to the seller's agent. However later, the bank valuation of the property is lower than the selling price.
On my MoU, it has a clause that “the buyer has a right to cancel/negotiate if the bank valuation is not the same as MoU.” I tried to negotiate, however, we didn't agree on the price so I asked to cancel.
Now the agent is threatening me that they will not cancel the MoU and that will deposit my cheque. Later I also came to know that the person I am dealing with is not the same person whose name is mentioned as a broker in the MoU.
The agent I am dealing with is constantly messaging me with threats. I decided not to speak to him and instead, I wrote an email to the broker whose name is mentioned on the MoU but received no response.
I am on a very tight timeline as I need to vacate my apartment in 3 weeks, I found another unit but I don't know if I can pursue this while the initial MoU still not canceled.
Please, I need advice.
Feb 8, 2024
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Employer asking for visa reimbursement after resignation: do I need to pay? 0
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have already finished my first year with my company and resigned.
My employer is asking me to reimburse the cost of my visa because I did not finish my two-year contract.
Do I need to pay? The cost is 7,000 AED.
Oct 20, 2023
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