Can I go on vacation after resigning if my visa is not yet canceled?

Dear Client,

You should not go on vacation if you have already resigned, but your UAE employment visa is not yet cancelled.

Legally, your employer must cancel your visa after resignation. If you leave the country before cancellation, your employer could report you as absconding, which may lead to legal issues or a travel ban.

Always ensure your visa is cancelled and you have received your cancellation papers before travelling.

You can go after the cancellation and full completion of the notice period, then you will be free.

However, the risk is that if you travel without their written approval, they can report you as absconding.

Once you resign, your residency visa, which is tied to your employment, will be in the process of cancellation.

Until the cancellation is complete, your legal status in the UAE is still that of a resident under that employer's sponsorship. So, there won't be any restrictions on going on vacation during this time.

Dear questioner,

You can go for vacation, but please go after the cancellation of your residency visa with your employer, or else there is a high risk of getting absconding filings against you.

Wishing you a wonderful and stress-free time off.