Q: I got a residence visa followed by an Emirates ID after getting married to my husband. I filed a khula case in Pakistan and got divorced. Will I get a visa extension? A: Your visa which was on the husband's sponsorship will be canceled. Look for a job, and make your residence on it…

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How to get a residence visa in the UAE after getting divorce and cancelling my visa?

I got a residence visa followed by an Emirates ID after getting married to my husband who was already living in Abu Dhabi.

Afterward, the marriage didn't work out, unfortunately. I filed a khula case in Pakistan and got divorced. Now, I wanted to know what would be my UAE residence visa status.

Will I get a visa extension?

Or how can I substitute the sponsor on my Emirates ID?

Can I obtain a visa independently if I want to continue living in UAE?

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Khaled Ebid

Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants

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23 Feb 2023, 07:14

Hello,

In the event of divorce, your visa which was on the husband's sponsorship will be canceled.

But you have the right to visit the UAE, look for a job, and make your residence on it.

23 Feb 2023, 07:46

It's been 9 months since I am outside the UAE.

Should I pay the charges and get the visa extension or what?

25 Feb 2023, 09:17

The residencyexpires automatically after 6 months outside the UAE. You can apply for a new visa.

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Mohamed Bakheet

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23 Feb 2023, 18:03

You must search for a new visa.

24 Feb 2023, 12:55

It's been 9 months since I am outside the UAE, should I pay the charges and get the visa extension or what?

24 Feb 2023, 16:03

Yes, you must pay.

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How to get a residence visa in the UAE after getting divorce and cancelling my visa?