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8 available 8 • View allRight action against the employer for visa non-renewal and overstay
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Q: Dear Sir,
Greetings!
I am working in a construction company as a Secretary/ Front Desk Receptionist.
My visa expired on the third of May 2017, and till this date, my employer has not renewed my visa.
My Emirates ID is already expired also, and my employer keeps on telling me they don't have the money now to renew my visa, but they will renew it.
As you can see, a lot of fines has been accumulated to date and its 6 months now.
Therefore, in view of above, what action should I take in order to ensure that my visa will be renewed by my employers?

Oct 16, 2017
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Working on a visit visa and holding of passport
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Q: Hello Sir,
A friend of mine was offered a job in Dubai on a visit visa, and he is working at the company for almost past 4 months on the same visa.
Last month, his visit visa was expired and overstayed. The company had cleared his overstay and has issued him yet another visit visa for a month. Now, whenever he asks the HR for work visa status, he is not getting a proper reply.
My friend says he does not want to continue, but the company has the passport and they are not giving him the passport. He knows that working on a visit visa is illegal in the UAE, and he wants to quit.
What are his options? Should he contact the labour department or MOL? Will he be deported, fined and/ or jailed?

Oct 5, 2017
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The responsibility for paying the overstaying fine while being hired by a company
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Q: Hi,
I have been hired in a Freezone company last November 20, 2019. My visit visa will expire on 25 November 2019. As per my employer, they have already processed my residence visa and changing status so I will not be allowed to exit the country and just wait for the new visa release.
Now, the month of January, they are asking me to pay 1500AED for overstaying. Do I need to pay for that?
Is it my responsibility to pay while they have already hired me?
Waiting for your response!

Feb 5, 2020
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مقاضاة صاحب العمل بسبب تأخير إصدار العقد بعد توقيع عرض العمل


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س: السلام عليكم،
مرحبًا!
جئت إلى دبي بفيزا سياحية ووجدت عملاً ووقعت على عرض العمل الذي سيقدم لي الفيزا وخضعت لفترة تجريبية مدتها ٣ أشهر، ولكن إلى الآن لم يتم توقيع العقد وشارفت فيزتي السياحية على الانتهاء.
صاحب العمل لم يقدم لي أي فيزا عمل أو توقيع عقد، فمَن منا يكون المخالف هنا؟ وهل أستطيع مقاضاتهم إن لم يعطوني فيزا عمل؟



Jan 1, 2023
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مغادرة الإمارات رغم وجود غرامات إقامة واجبة الدفع


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س: السلام عليكم،
لدي مخالفات فيزا في الإمارات ولا أستطيع دفع الغرامات. أنا لست مقتدرة ماديًا وأريد مغادرة البلد.
كيف تُحل هذه المشكلة؟



Jan 19, 2023
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مغادرة الدولة في حالة وجود تعميم بسبب مخالفة الإقامة


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س: مرحبًا،
شخص قَدِم بزيارة سياحية وخالف مدة طويلة وأصدر المكتب المستقدِم تعميمًا عليه.
ما الحل ليغادر الدولة؟



Oct 31, 2023
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What are the repercussions of delaying employment visa when my tourist visa expires?

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Q: I found a job in Dubai while I was on a tourist visa and my company applied for a work permit with MOHRE before my tourist visa expired.
Now my tourist visa expired a few days ago and the work permit is still under process.
What kind of repercussions does this imply for me, besides the fine?
Will I have issues if I get pulled over by the police?


Dec 20, 2023
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Attested documents, signed MOHRE contract, but facing a visa delay. Why?




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Q: Hello everyone,
I hope you are all doing great. I have some questions regarding the delay in my visa process.
All my documents have been attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Pakistan, the UAE Embassy in Pakistan, and the MOFA of the UAE. However, I am unsure why my visa is being delayed.
I have already signed the MOHRE contract paper 20 days ago and I am now being fined for overstaying for 15 days. I have asked my company for an explanation and they have simply stated that the visa process is still ongoing.
I checked my online status showing violated because of overstay in the UAE.
I would appreciate it if someone could please explain the reasons behind the delay in Pakistani visas.
Thank you!





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Jan 10, 2024
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2 available 2 • 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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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. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts 5
According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.
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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