Possibility of resigning and returning to home country upon visa expiry

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Q: My visa is expiring in a few days. Can I resign now and go back to my country? Or do I have to renew my visa and then resign? A: You have to check your contract as to the notice period mentioned and whether it is a limited or unlimited contract. If it is limited inform your employer not to renew…

Nikhat Sardar Khan · Accepted Answer

NOTICE PERIOD: You have to check your contract as to the notice period mentioned and whether it is a limited or unlimited contract.

If it is limited inform your employer not to renew your contract.

Once the visa has been officially cancelled a person has a 30-day grace period and must exit the UAE before this expires to avoid fines for illegally overstaying.

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