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Will my UAE visa and labor card be canceled after 6-8 months out of country?

Hi,

I left the UAE on February 6th. I am on an employment visa in Dubai. The company has closed down, and the owner has gone back to his home country.

Will my labor card be canceled automatically once I am outside the country for 6-8 months?

Once my Dubai visa expires outside the country, can I re-enter on a new visa?

Does the visa or labor card automatically get canceled if an employee is out of the country for 6-8 months and their visa also expires while outside the country?

Or do I still need to cancel my labor card?

PS: I learned that my labor card expired in 2021. So, will the labor card and visa still get canceled, or does someone have to come and do that? I do not want to file a salary case against the company, nor do I want any legal action.

I am considering coming back on a new visa after my old visa gets canceled.

I wanted to know if the old visa and labor card will get canceled automatically by then since I will be out of the country for 8 months and my visa will also expire while I am outside the country.

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27 Jul 2023, 09:38

Dear Questioner,

You have to cancel it. It will not be automatically canceled.

You may complain in MOHRE for the cancelation.

27 Jul 2023, 09:51

But for my colleague in the company, he was out of the country for more than 6 months, and 2 months after the date of expiry, the visa was automatically canceled in GDRFA.

27 Jul 2023, 09:53

If the visa is not canceled, there can be a travel ban imposed.

27 Jul 2023, 09:58

Do you offer cancellation services?

Is it possible to do so while I am outside the country?

27 Jul 2023, 10:02

You may check yourself regarding your visa status.

Later, if it is not canceled, approach through MOHRE.

27 Jul 2023, 10:19

If my employer left the country, there is no chance of a travel ban without them applying for it right?

27 Jul 2023, 10:43

Yes, only upon the request of your employer.

If you have any more questions, book a consultation.

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28 Jul 2023, 14:39

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.

If your labor card had expired in 2021, there is a possibility that it was already canceled by your company.

However, without an official cancellation, the visa may still be considered active until its expiration date.

Leaving the UAE for an extended period without canceling your visa properly might have consequences when applying for a new visa in the future. To ensure a smooth return, please follow all steps.

For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.

We will definitely be happy to help you.

Thanks & Regards,

ABDUL WAHIED

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