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Residency visa valid, trade license expired: Can I still stay in the UAE?

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have a valid residency visa until November 2024, but my company is closed and the owner has just left the country.

Also, the company's trade license is going to expire next month, April 2023.

Will I be able to stay in the UAE even after the trade license is expired?

If yes, how long can I stay?

Mariam Jumaa Alhammadi

Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants

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11 Mar 2023, 09:53

Dear questioner,

You can stay 180 days after the cancellation of your visa, which is the legally permitted period if nothing else is written for you in the cancellation paper.

11 Mar 2023, 10:15

When do I have to cancel my visa?

How much time do I have before the cancellation?

Is my residency valid until November 2024?

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Mohamed Bakheet

Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants

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11 Mar 2023, 15:29

Dear questioner,

To the expiration date of the visa, if it is valid.

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Residency visa valid, trade license expired: Can I still stay in the UAE?