How can I get my visa canceled for new employment if my free zone company has gone bust?

Dear Questioner,

Thanks for your inquiry!

According to UAE labor law, it is the responsibility of the employer to cancel the employee's visa upon termination of employment.

However, if the employer is unable to do so, the employee can approach the relevant authorities for assistance.

In your case, since the company has gone bust and is unable to cancel your visa, you have already taken the necessary steps by raising a dispute with the Free Zone Authority and transferring it to MOHRE.

The next step would be to approach Al Adheed, as advised by MOHRE.

In order to cancel your visa, you will need to provide a court letter, which is essentially a document from the court stating that the company is unable to cancel your visa.

This letter will serve as proof to the authorities that you have taken all necessary steps to cancel your visa and that it is not possible due to the company's financial situation.

As for the NOC, it is not specifically mentioned in the law as a requirement for visa cancellation. However, some authorities may request it as an additional document to support your case.

If you have an NOC from your employer, it is advisable to submit it along with the court letter.

It is important to note that the cancellation of your visa may take some time, as it involves multiple steps and approvals from different authorities. Therefore, it is best to be patient and follow up regularly with the relevant authorities until your visa is canceled.

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Greetings,

Dear Questioner,

The court letter mentioned by the Free Zone Authority likely refers to a legal document that confirms the termination of your employment contract and the company's inability to fulfill its obligations.

This document would serve as evidence to support your request for visa cancellation.

While a formal NOC (No Objection Certificate) is typically required for visa cancellation, in this specific case, the court letter might suffice as proof of termination, especially if the company is unable to provide an official NOC due to financial or operational issues.

Dear questioner,

During the hearing call with MOHRE, you need to raise the concern about canceling the visa and explain that the company is no longer operational, so the visa should be canceled, and an NOC issued for further visa proceedings.

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In your case, where you resigned from a company in the free zone that went bankrupt and you cannot cancel your visa, you can follow the following steps to cancel your visa:

- Contact the free zone authority:

Start by contacting the free zone authority that your company is affiliated with. They may have special procedures for dealing with company bankruptcies and cancellation of employee visas.

- Submit a visa cancellation request:

You may be required to submit a formal request to cancel your visa. Make sure to submit all the required documents, such as a copy of your passport and visa page.

- Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC):

In some cases, you may need to obtain a No Objection Certificate from the free zone authority or the competent court. Make sure to inquire about this requirement and submit it if necessary.

- Contact the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP):

After obtaining the necessary approvals, you can contact the authority to complete the visa cancellation procedures.