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10 available 10 • View allCancellation of visa during the pendency of labor case
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Q: My company is closed and I have 3 months' pending salaries, so I raised a case against my company.
Now, I want to cancel my visa. When I went to cancel my visa in Tawafoq, they told me that there will be a ban for 1 year if I cancel it before my final case judgement.
So is there any solution for cancelling my visa since I got a new job and they need my visa cancelled as soon as possible.
Please give a reply as soon as possible.

Apr 2, 2019
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Timeline for cancellation of employment visa in case of overstay
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Q: Hi.
I hope all is well.
I wanted to ask how long would it take to cancel an e-visa for employment by the company, due to delay in the change of status by the candidate because of pending overstay fees?

Jul 4, 2018
3166
Holding visa cancellation and EOSB after termination
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Q: I have an expired DMCC free zone visa and my company terminated me, how I can cancel my visa?
Note that the company have no serious response in the subject.

Dec 23, 2018
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What to do if the company does not renew your visa upon expiry?

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Q: Hi,
My visa is already expired and I didn't renew it and until now. My company didn't cancel my visa and they are telling me they don't have the money yet to pay for my fine and cancellation.
What will I do?
They gave me a PDC cheque also for my gratuity, is it legal and fair?
Please help.


May 30, 2021
490
Request to cancel visa three years after expiry without any action from employer
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Q: Last week I complained to labour against my employer because it's three years since my visa expired and not renewed or cancelled.
Yesterday, labour called my employer and he requested one month to cancel my visa, can I work part time for another company this time?
If I go to work, can the employer file a case against me?
Please reply.

Oct 13, 2021
422
How to solve the issue of old residence visa to issue a visit visa?
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Q: My residence visa was canceled on 23.09.2020 and I'm applying for a 3-month visit visa. They told me to update my residence visa.
They said that the system shows my residence visa. How can I do that?
Please help me.
Thank you for your help.

Nov 4, 2021
658
How to remove an absconding case filed by my company that closed without notifying us?

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Q: I was working with a company and it was closed without giving us any notice or document. I’m still under their visa and it’s gonna expire next month.
So I contacted the ministry of labor to ask for their help and get the cancellation paper because the company closed and all the contact numbers not working.
Then the labor sent me a cancellation paper asking me to take it to immigration and get the cancellation. When I went to the immigration, they said I have an absconding case.
But I’m still on the company visa and they are the one closed everything without informing us.
What can I do to this case and how to remove absconding from my side because I didn’t do anything wrong?


Jun 28, 2022
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How can you remove the absconding case if the employer is not responsive?
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Q: One of my friends has an absconding case.
We seek a lot of PRO, however, their advice is only that she should contact the previous employer to cancel or remove the case because he is the only person who can remove the case.
She (my friend) was Domestic Helper Visa. Please, I want advice on this matter. Her employer cannot be contacted anymore.
Actually, my friend is staying here in the UAE illegally and she wants to stay and work as she still can because she has children to support.

Dec 14, 2022
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Can my husband renew his expired resident visa if he has overstayed?

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Q: Can my husband, as a Nigirean, renew his expired Resident Visa in the UAE - Dubai in June 2023?
It expired and he has overstayed since April 31, 2023.


Jun 19, 2023
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How can I cancel my employment visa and leave the country if I have overstay fines?
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Q: I completed 2 years of my contract and my visa expired. I gave the company a cancellation request but the company didn't give a cancellation. I gave the request for labor card cancellation
The court canceled my labor card now I need the visa to be canceled but my visa status is violated and has a fine. I have no money and I need to cancel my residency visa to leave the country.

Jul 26, 2023
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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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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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UAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know 16
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.
Aug 30, 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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كيف يمكنني الاستعلام عن قضية إبعاد أمني ومحاولة العودة إلى الإمارات؟ 0
السلام عليكم،
أود الاستفسار بشأن قضية إبعاد زوج خالتي من دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. زوج خالتي كان مقيماً في الإمارات وكان قد وُلد وترعرع هناك.
في عام 2013 تم إبعاده من الإمارات، وكان ذلك نتيجة لسياسات حكومية كانت تستهدف مجموعة من المقيمين في تلك الفترة، وهو لم يكن قد ارتكب أي مخالفة في ذلك الوقت وكان يُعتبر ضحية للسياسات المتبعة.
أرغب في معرفة الإجراءات التي يجب أن أتبعها حالياً من أجل رفع هذا الإبعاد وتمكينه من العودة إلى الإمارات.
أرجو أن توضح لي كيف يمكنني مساعدته في هذا الموضوع.
شكراً جزيلاً.
May 1, 2025
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My previous organization has not yet released EOSB because I contacted a client. Is this legal? 0
I recently joined a new organization in the Hamriyah Free Zone, and my previous organization has not released my end-of-service benefits.
The HR has instructed the finance team not to do so because I had contacted one of their clients.
In my DMCC contract, there is no Non-Compete clause, but the offer letter has one, and now they are not releasing the end-of-service.
Is this legal? What are my rights?
Apr 30, 2025
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Can I renew my trade license and visa if I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me? 0
Hello,
I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me due to financial strains last year.
My trade license and visa will expire next month, along with my Emirates ID.
Is it possible for me to renew my license and visa along with EID prior to settling the execution cases?
The trade license and visa were issued by the free zone authority.
I look forward to your response.
Thanks.
May 1, 2025
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How to file a case against my former company for unpaid salary I was not on their visa? 0
Dear Legal Advice Middle East,
I hope you are well.
I am seeking legal advice regarding an unpaid salary issue with my former employer, [-----]2 LLC. I was employed with them from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025, on a monthly salary of 5,000 AED.
However, I only received a partial payment of 2,473 AED on February 24, 2025. The remaining 2,527 AED is still unpaid.
I submitted a complaint to MOHRE on March 2, 2025, but I am unable to proceed further through their official channels.
This is because I was working under the visa of my previous employer, [---] LLC, and not under [----]’s sponsorship.
As a result, I do not meet the criteria to file a labor complaint via the MOHRE app or hotline.
Given this situation, I would appreciate your guidance on how I can legally pursue the recovery of my remaining salary, considering the complications related to my visa status during the employment.
Apr 30, 2025
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Does filing an online rental dispute by a landlord lead to a travel ban on the tenant? 0
Hello,
Does the initiation of an online rental dispute case by a landlord in Dubai automatically lead to the imposition of a travel ban on the tenant?
This is not related to bounced cheques; the dispute concerns wear and tear versus damage claims by the landlord.
Apr 28, 2025
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