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6 available 6 • View allCancellation procedures of employment visa after a criminal case
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Q: My company filed a theft criminal case against me in Abu Dhabi.
I did not do anything. The police arrested me and kept me in custody for two days. After that, they held my passport then released me.
Then after two months, my company closed the case, and 1 week before I got my passport back. Now, I want to cancel my visa.
Does the cancellation process need any police clearance certificate or no need?

May 24, 2019
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Stamping visa when there is a pending civil case


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Q: While there is an active civil case, can the person still work and stamp an employment visa and use his/her bank accounts in the UAE until the verdict is out for the particular case?



Dec 18, 2019
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Visa cancellation during ongoing criminal and labour cases
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Q: I was working in a company for around 3.5 years in Dubai in the position of Estimation Engineer. On 22.01.2019 I have submitted my resignation to the company with a one month period till 21.02.2019.
but on 12.02.2019, the company didn't allow me to enter the office to work and they told me the company will cancel my visa and settle my outstanding within 2 days.
However, in between, I have sent an email to the company twice and called the HR and they didn't respond. They are also not giving my passport to me.
I have filed a labour case against the company due to not cancelling my visa and I have got the date of 7th April 19 for the labour court case.
Subsequently, the company has filed a criminal case against me for data copy from the company system. I have visited the police station last week and they have recorded my statement.
I want to know if I can get my visa cancellation from the labour court while the criminal case is running so that I can join another company to cover my ongoing loans in the UAE and family liability.

Apr 1, 2019
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Caught in a criminal case: Can my visa be cancelled while under a travel ban?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have been involved in a criminal case since August and am currently under a travel ban. I was declared innocent in the first instance, but the case is still pending on appeal.
Last week, my employer terminated me and initiated the process of canceling my visa.
Is it possible to cancel my visa while I am still involved in a case and have a travel ban?
How will I be able to exit the country with a travel ban in place?
Is it possible to apply for a new visa (such as a Freelance Visa) while my case is ongoing?
Thank you!


Feb 21, 2023
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Why did the Emirates ID organization returned the ID for correction while canceling the visa?



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Q: While canceling the visa, why did the Emirates ID organization return the ID for correction - contact the investigation department?
Are the ongoing cases linked with visa cancelation?




Feb 20, 2025
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Is it possible to cancel my visa and get a new visa if I am involved in a case and a travel ban?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have been involved in a criminal case since July 2024 and am currently under a travel ban.
I got the judgment and penalty of 3700 which I paid but the prosecutor filed an appeal.
Last week, my employer terminated me and initiated the process of canceling my visa.
Is it possible to cancel my visa while I am still involved in a case and have a travel ban?
Is it possible to apply for a new residence visa while my case is ongoing?
Thank you!





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5 available 5 • 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.
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
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Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
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