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9 available 9 • View allAm I required to cancel my labor contract before applying to the Golden Visa?
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Q: Hello,
I am in the process of applying for a golden visa (I am a Doctor).
My question is do I have to cancel my labour contract? And if I do, what are the pros and cons of doing this?
Thank you

Sep 2, 2021
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Changing the current residence visa to a golden residence visa
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Q: Hi there,
Recently, I was granted a golden residence visa. For that, I need to cancel my current residence visa and change it to a golden visa.
What are the issues I have to take care of in terms of working during this process until the new visa and labor card are processed?
Please advise!

Apr 27, 2021
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Will a golden visa remain valid in case of resignation from a job in Dubai?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have a golden visa that was issued on the basis of my being an executive.
I have recently been offered work in Saudi Arabia, but I want to remain living in Dubai, as my family is working and attending school here.
If I cancel my current labor contract through resignation, what happens to my golden visa?
Does it remain valid for the remainder of its 10-year term?



Jun 22, 2023
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The implications of UAE employment with B2B contract as golden visa holder

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Q: Hi,
I am a golden visa holder and am currently unemployed. I have received an overseas job offer with a B2B contract instead of traditional employment.
I need advice on how this is handled in the UAE.


Nov 16, 2023
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Is it necessary to cancel the work permit to obtain a golden visa?




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Q: Hello,
I received the initial approval for a golden visa from GDRFA and was advised to cancel my current employment visa to proceed with finalizing the new golden visa.
During the cancellation process by my employer, the system requests the cancellation of the work permit to proceed.
My intention is to continue working with my current employer under the same conditions, only changing the visa to golden, and this is agreed upon with the employer.
Kindly advise whether I have to cancel the existing labor contract.





Dec 27, 2023
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What happens with the golden visa if getting divorced?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
What happens with your golden visa if you are getting divorced?


Mar 20, 2024
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Does a UAE golden visa holder need permits for remote IT consulting to overseas clients?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Does a UAE golden visa holder need a work permit, trade license, or freelance permit to remotely provide IT consulting to clients outside the UAE, while residing in the UAE, and receiving payments in a non-UAE bank account?





Apr 30, 2024
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Golden visa holder in Dubai: Do I need a work permit as a managing director?




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Q: Dear Lawyer,
I registered my company in the Meydan Freezone in Dubai. I am a Golden Visa holder (visa sponsored by my husband).
As the Managing Director of that company, do I need to apply for a work permit or labor card to be legally compliant?
If yes, what is the process?





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Sep 30, 2024
273
Can a registered company work with a freelancer who does not have a freelancer permit?




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Q: Hello,
Can a registered company work with a freelancer who does not have a freelancer permit?
At the same time, they are employed by another company.





Mar 21, 2025
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My husband and I are Canadian Muslims and he passed away in the UAE. How to open an inheritance case? 0
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My husband and I are Muslims. My husband passed away recently.
We have a Canadian will, but I understand that it won’t be honored as I am named the sole beneficiary, and that does not align with Sharia laws in the UAE. He was not a UAE resident but had a small apartment with no Will in the UAE.
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I'm currently looking for legal advice regarding an online defamation case. I am a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines. The person I want to file a complaint against is also a Filipino citizen and is currently based in Dubai.
I have already sought legal consultation, but it cost me a lot for just a simple session. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can afford to proceed with the fees required for sending a warning or demand letter to the person I’m complaining about.
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What does Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 mean with exempting supervisory roles from the provisions of the Labour Law? 0
Dear colleagues,
According to Article 15 of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (“Executive Regulations”), employees occupying supervisory roles are exempt from the provisions of the Labour Law and the Executive Regulations in relation to maximum working hours only if they possess powers equivalent to those of the employer.
Could you please clarify what is meant by "if they possess powers equivalent to those of the employer"?
Currently, we have heads of departments who report to the directors. Will they be eligible for overtime?
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