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6 available 6 • View allChanging the current residence visa to a golden residence visa
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Q: Hi there,
Recently, I was granted a golden residence visa. For that, I need to cancel my current residence visa and change it to a golden visa.
What are the issues I have to take care of in terms of working during this process until the new visa and labor card are processed?
Please advise!

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My Golden Visa application got accepted and my employer refuses to cancel my visa. What to do?


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Q: Hello,
My current visa is sponsored by the company I work for. I applied for a Golden Visa and was accepted.
My company is delaying canceling my current visa, which means there is a high chance I will go past my 30-day application timeline.
Is there anything I can do?



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Can I claim my labor rights if my employer did not renew my contract?


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Q: I am a doctor by profession, and my contract with my company was valid till June 2023.
Last year in September 2022, I canceled my company visa to apply for Golden Visa. After stamping my Golden Visa, my company didn't provide me with a new contract.
My question is can I continue working without a new contract?
Do I have any rights or claim of my unpaid salaries from the court in such a scenario?



May 14, 2023
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Do I need a work permit to work in the UAE if I have a Golden Visa?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope you are well!
I am a Golden Visa holder under the category of Artist. I am currently working as a freelancer with a Sole Professional Licence issued by DDA Media City.
I have spoken with the GDRFA and they have informed me that as a golden visa holder, I do not require any additional permits or licenses to legally work in the UAE as a freelancer.
Is this true and are there any limitations if I do not have a work permit in addition to my Golden Visa?
Thank you in advance!


Sep 28, 2023
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Is it necessary to cancel the work permit to obtain a golden visa?




3
Q: Hello,
I received the initial approval for a golden visa from GDRFA and was advised to cancel my current employment visa to proceed with finalizing the new golden visa.
During the cancellation process by my employer, the system requests the cancellation of the work permit to proceed.
My intention is to continue working with my current employer under the same conditions, only changing the visa to golden, and this is agreed upon with the employer.
Kindly advise whether I have to cancel the existing labor contract.





Dec 27, 2023
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Is it possible to apply for the golden visa in the UAE and get it in ten days?

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Q: I have a residence visa for three years which expires on the 21st of March, I would like to yet a golden visa for 10 years.
I need help with organizing everything.
Is it possible to get it done within 10 working days?


Jan 17, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
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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).
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