Finding employment can be hard for even those with professional skills and/or education. It is even harder if you are living abroad and looking to return home. Re-entering into your country’s workforce after an extended break makes finding work even more difficult.
For international students, ensuring that your visa is up for renewal is just as important as it was when you first arrived in the country. You don’t want to miss your chance to stay here because you didn’t take care of this!
There are several ways to make sure your visa is current and will not run out before you find employment. This article will discuss how much visa renewals cost in Dubai, what kind of documents you need to prove them, and tips for saving money while proofing your status.
Employer visas are only given to employers that will hire at least two employees, and typically three or more. The process for getting this type of visa is very rigorous – not easy!
There are several types of employer visas available in Canada. These include work permit (skilled worker), business visitor (for conferences) and non-resident investor (to make investments).
The cost to apply varies depending on your personal situation and what kind of employee visa you need, but it’s always far less than $1,000.
Employment visa renewal in Dubai is similarly expensive due to the high demand for such documents. It costs around 2,500 AED per person, which equals about $700 USD.
That means if you have a friend or family member already living here, they may be able to help you out with both the initial approval and the renewals.
If you are currently living in UAE with valid residency, then it is very easy to stay here. You do not need any sort of work permit or visa for your next step. However, if you want to pursue employment outside of your current position, then you will have to apply for an employment visa.
Under the Dubai Visa Scheme, every two years, new visas can be obtained for employers who wish to hire local workers as employees. This includes salary level increases which means that you would receive a pay rise each year if you were hired as an employee by the company.
This article will discuss how much money this visa costs, whether there are conditions attached to it and what documents must be provided.
The next step is to find out if your current work permit has expired or not! If it has, you will need to begin the process of getting another one before applying for citizenship.
It’s important to know that employers must have proof that they tried their best to offer opportunities outside of Qatar before issuing an alien registration card (ERC) which is what most people refer to as a work visa. This includes offering positions at other companies within the UAE or abroad, among others.
The length of time for this requirement varies from country to country and even city to city within a country. In some cases, there are no restrictions on how long an employer may use an employee’s passport as collateral while in others, six months is the maximum allowed.
In either case though, once the deadline passes then the employee needs to reapply along with all supporting documents and proofs.
A one-year working visa in any country is usually valid for two years, so your employer can ask to renew it every twelve months.
In fact, most employers don’t even bother asking their employees if they are planning to stay beyond the initial year of employment. They simply expect you to be here!
If an employee has received word that his or her visa will not be extended after the first year, there are some things he or she can do.
The hardest thing to do would probably be staying in Dubai until the end of the current contract period. In fact, many people choose to resign before the end of the original contract because they know their job won’t survive without them.
Renewing a work visa doesn’t cost very much money, but it is relatively expensive for employers. This means that most companies can afford to keep looking for someone new while yours finds its next permanent hire.
You should also remember that just because someone else's visa was renewed doesn't mean that yours will definitely follow. It all depends on whether your department is still needed once theirs has been replaced.
Staying employed during your visa renewal process can be beneficial not only for financial reasons but also for the strength of your visa application. Here's why:
Being able to apply for an employment visa renewal virtually is very easy! All you have to do is access our website via your laptop, smartphone or tablet and follow along as we guide you through the process step-by-step.
There’s no need to visit one of our offices physically to complete this task because it can be done from anywhere with internet access. And don’t worry if you are running late, you can easily re-start your application at any time by simply clicking ‘continue’ once you log back into our system.
And remember, these applications can take up to two weeks to process so please keep yourself updated using the ‘I’m applying’ section which will let you know when its safe to check out of hotel and return home.
The requirement to re-enter UAE is determined by your last visit. If you left and returned within 6 months, then there’s no need to renew your visa. You can simply return and start living here!
If however, you have an extension or new work visa, then it is necessary to re-enter the country. It’s very simple to check if this rule applies to you, just make sure that you know what kind of business trip you were on and when you left UAE.
You don’t want to be stuck abroad because you forgot about some paperwork! Luckily, our immigration team has all the information you need under control. Just connect with us at any time through our online services or via phone call. We’re always happy to help.
Remember, the visa renewal process might seem daunting, but with careful planning and a proactive approach, it can be navigated smoothly.
It is very common for VISA RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS to be offered at various embassies, consulates and other representation offices around the world. Some of these facilities let you do your visa renewal right away while others require you to come back with more documents or proof that you have lived abroad before.
Most countries allow one year for an employment visa so there is no need to worry about running out of time when it comes to re-entry programs. You should always check online resources as some websites make false claims to prevent people from seeking help.
There may also be additional costs depending on what country you live in and how much paperwork they ask for.
It’s great to know that you don’t need to be away from your home or job for very long, but what if something happens and you can’t visit your employer? You may be able to continue working during the time it takes to process your visa renewal, provided your employers agree!
It’s important to note that most employers are not allowed to employ someone while their visa is being processed. However, some employers do allow this – check with yours.
If you’re given permission to work, make sure you understand how much money you earn limit is. For example, if your annual income is under AED 30k (AED = Australian Dollars), then yes, you can still work whilst your visa is being processed.
But if your annual income exceeds AED 30k, then you should talk to your employer about whether they’ll accept your employment while your visa is being processed- maybe as an agency employee instead?
We hope you found this article helpful! If you have any questions or comments let us know in the comment section below.
