Types of Bans in UAE

Visa Ban in UAE

Labour Ban and Immigration ban is still a big confusion for employees here in UAE. A ban on visa means, that the person who is served the particular ban is not entitled to live and work in the UAE for a particular time or permanently. This may happen in a way of:

  • Immigration Ban
  • Labour Ban

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Immigration Ban or Residence Ban

If you have immigration ban in UAE, you are not supposed to enter UAE or obtain residency in UAE. You may be served with immigration ban if you have committed criminal offences. In case you have Bounced cheques, bad debt cases against you, you will have immigration ban till the time you are cleared or you have served your sentence. You may also be served immigration ban if you have been found drunk driving, theft and other crimes. If you have entered UAE with illegal means, then too you will be facing immigration ban.

In case if you have absconded from your work and have not reported to work for a prolonged time, your employer may list you under absconding list,  and you will have immigration ban. The changes in labour ban has not affected the immigration ban. Immigration ban is issued by Department of Naturalisation and Immigration in UAE, which is part of Ministry of Interior.

Labour Ban

There are 2 types of labour bans:

  1. 6 Month Labour Ban
  2. One year Labour Ban

6 Month Ban

In the past, companies and employers were able to prevent their employees from changing jobs for 6 months by imposing what is called as labour ban. This would ban an employee from changing visa for the first 6 months of cancelling visa/labour card. This ban system was removed after UAE Cabinet Resolution No 25 of 2010, which removed ban after continuous work of Two years with employer.

MOL came up with new resolutions in lates 2015 and early 2016 which mandated that with educational certificates (Attested high school diploma or greater submitted as part of the visa application process) or who have been working for more than Six months, will not face any labour ban. However, there are instances and examples that Authorities still impose labour bans. However, the labor ban has no impact in free zones.

A 6 month labour ban is an automatic ban which is imposed when you leave your current job without any proper reason. Every employee under Ministry of Labour is automatically banned for 6 month; unless they are exempt from ban due to their new employer status (Freezone, Government), qualification above High School Diploma and salary of AED 5000 for High School, AED 7000 for Diploma holders and AED 12000 for Bachelor’s degree holders.

If you have 6 month labour ban, there is no restriction for you to enter UAE on visit or tourist visa.

One year Ban

A one year ban will be imposed if you have not completed your limited labour contract. You will not be able to visit UAE in case you have been slapped with One Year Labour ban. 

One year ban is also imposed if:

  • Expatriate worker leaves Government job.
  • If you break terms and conditions of your labour contract.
  • If you lose a case in the court against your employer.

Labor Ban: Limited Term Contract

First 6 months of employmentAfter 6 months of employmentAfter Renewal of Initial Fixed Term
With Education CertificateLimited risk of labor ban if:
1. the employer consents to
resignation; or
2. employer terminates
without cause.
Risk of ban if employer does not consent to employee resignation, unless if resignation is effective as of the end of a limited term contractGenerally no labor ban, but risk of ban if the employee breaches the Labor Law or contract, such as not giving and honoring the required notice periodOpens in a new tab..
No Education CertificateRisk of ban if,
1. Before end of limited term
contract; or
2. Employer does not consent
during the limited term.
 

Labor Ban: Unlimited Contract

First 6 months of employmentAfter 6 months of employment
With Education CertificateRisk of labor ban, unless:
1. Mutual agreement of the parties;
2. The employer has failed to meet its legal or contractual
obligations, including, without limitation, the duty to pay the
wages for over 60 days; or
3. The employer winds up its business; or
4. Court ruling in favor of the employee.
Generally no labor ban, but risk of ban if the employee breaches the Labor Law or contract, such as not giving and honoring the required notice period
No Education CertificateRisk of labor ban, unless:
1. The employer has failed to meet its legal or contractual
obligations, including, without limitation, the duty to pay the
wages for over 60 days
2. The employer winds up its business.
3. Court ruling in favor of the employee.

Ban in Free Zones

Some free zones also apply bans on the transfer of employees within companies in the free zones registered within them without the approval of the previous employer. The information bans are often not publicized and this policy keeps changing from time to time, and from free zone to free zone.

How to lift labour ban in UAE or immigration ban in UAE?

To read more, please visit the article on how to lift 6 month labour banOpens in a new tab..

Many professional workers can lift the ban, as the ban is typically waived if an employee moves to a position with a higher salary of AED 5,000 for high school diploma, AED 7,000 for post-secondary diploma, and AED 12,000 for bachelor degrees).

Under which situations there is no Labour Ban?

If you fall under below categories, you may not have a labour ban:

  • UAE Nationals will not have labour ban or immigration ban.
  • If you are joining an oil company.
  • If you are joining Government or Semi-government organisation.
  • If you are changing jobs within the same Free zone.
  • If you have completed your contract term under limited contract.
  • If you have completed 3 years of service under unlimited contract.

Permanent residence ban

A permanent residency ban is applied for serious labour offences committed, like illegal or absconding workers and convicted felons. The Federal Department of Immigration maintains a file of fingerprint samples and retina scans of banned individuals so that they are not able to return to UAE in the future.

Comparison between Immigration Ban and Labour Ban:

Removing Immigration ban in UAE.

Immigration BanLabor Ban
Who regulates this?Immigration and Naturalization Department, Ministry of InteriorMinistry of Emiratization and Human Resources (former Ministry of Labor)
When is this ban imposed?Employer must submit a formal complaint that the employee either:
1. committed a crime; or
2. seriously damaged the employer.
See tables related to Limited Contract and Unlimited Contract above.
What is the scope of ban?Prevents the person from entering or staying in the country. An immigration ban is typically followed by an order to leave the UAE or Deportation.Prevents the person from applying for a new work visa, but not from entering or residing in the country. A labor ban does not prevent a person from visiting the UAE by way of a valid visit visa
How long is this ban?One year (generally), but may be as short of six months or may be a lifetime ban depending from case to caseThis is applied for six months generally.
Where is this applicable?The territory of the UAE, without exception.The territory of the UAE outside the free zones. Although some free zones maintain separate labor ban systems, a labor ban may stop an employee from being issued a work visa in a free zone, or to work for a government entity
Can you lift the ban?Immigration ban can not be lifted although may be removed on an exceptional basis.Can be lifted withh:
1. a court order;
2. the issuance of a Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the former employer; and
3. in some cases, the payment of a fine.

How to check UAE visa ban status / immigration blacklist check/ immigration travel ban / passport ban with passport number?

The best way to check your ban status in UAE is to call up the Immigration department in case of Immigration ban and MOL in case of Labour ban. Give the call centre agent your passport number and other details like previous visa number and they’d provide you with an update. If you have left the UAE with some debts behind, the financial institution may have filed a case against you. In such cases, your representative can walk into any Dubai Police stations with your passport copy, Emirates ID (if available) and Authority Letter to check for any cases registered. If the cases are registered, then definitely you may have immigration ban meaning you will not be able to transit or enter UAE. 

To check whether you have a labour ban, you will need to call MOL or MOHRE on their call centre number and enquire with your Passport Number or Emirates ID.

Please note, you also should take consultation of a qualified Lawyer in UAE for these procedures.

References: http://amereller.comOpens in a new tab.

Under What circumstance I can get a Labour ban?

When an employee violates the provision of the UAE Labour Law and / or related ministerial resolutions and circulars or does not observe the terms and conditions stipulated in the employment contract Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or the General Directorate of Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) can issue a labour ban. When a labour ban issued the employee is not legally allowed to work in another company in UAE for a certain period of time till the ban period is completed which may be for a one year.

The reasons of a Labour ban issued by the GDRFA are different from those issued by MOHRE.

This could be based on other reasons not related to employment issues, such as serious criminal offences, security reasons, illegal entry to the UAE and so on.

To whom Labour ban can be imposed and how this is imposed?

If an employee violated the UAE Labour Law and its related executive resolutions ,Labour ban can be imposed to anyone whether they may be under the category of skilled or non skilled workers.

The ban can be issued not only to who has residence visa but also to a employee who is having labour contract and work permit under the family visa sponsorship.

There is no eService to apply for a Labour ban against an employee. However, the application of ban requires an investigation from a legal representative from MOHRE who would invite both parties, the employer and employee, take their statements, judge the seriousness of the request and decide whether to accept it or not.

When can the employer apply for a Labour ban?

The employer can impose a labour ban under below circumstances: if an employee

  • committed any of the violations listed in Article 120 of the UAE Labour Law
  • stayed in the UAE after the termination of his employment contract, for any reason, for more than two months without legal justification
  • worked with another company without obtaining a work permit from MOHRE
  • illegally terminated the employment contract or did not observe the provisions of the UAE Labour Law. For example, not respecting the notice period mentioned in his non-limited contract or terminating his limited contract before the end of its duration

Additionally, a Labour ban is imposed on a new non-skilled worker who did not complete six months of service with their respective employers.

How long the Labour ban can be for and what will happen to the residence visa?

The Labour ban can be for one year or permanent. Once you have the labour ban it cancels the work permit. Upon cancellation the employer must proceed to the cancellation procedure of the residence visa of the employee whom the labour ban is imposed.

If the banned employee is on the family sponsorship (spouse or parents) he or she can maintain the residence visa but not allowed to work for the duration of the ban.

If the banned employee is outside the country, no new work permit will be issued to him until the lapse of the ban period.

How can I check if there is a Labour ban imposed on me?

You can call MOHRE on 800 60 or visit their website. You can also visit a Tasheel centre.

Can I contest the Labour ban?

You can contest a Labour ban by submitting a grievance to MOHRE through one of its Tasheel centres, via the MOHRE website –www.mohre.gov.ae or email – [email protected].

To find a Tasheel centre near you, click here: https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services/labour-offices.aspx.

You must attach all supporting documents with your grievance, which prove that you do not deserve a ban.

You will then receive a reference number to follow up on your request.

MOHRE will form a special committee chaired by the undersecretary and certain directors of departments to study these requests and decide whether to lift or maintain the ban.

Afterwards, the employee will be notified of the decision of the committee.

Is it possible to cancel the Labour ban?

No, once the labour ban is issued you cannot cancel a Labour ban or get it waived by paying a fee. A labour ban is lifted automatically after the lapse of the ban period imposed by MOHRE.

Disclaimer: This article is only for information purpose. You are requested to consult a Lawyer for all legal matters.

Deepak

Deepak is a passionate blogger with interests in bitcoin, online marketing, and writing.

1,306 thoughts on “Types of Bans in UAE

  1. Useful submit! I really want this sort of article.. that is very beneficial for me.

  2. How to know if my name is still ban in uae immigration or not anymore? hoping and waiting for your response. Thank you

  3. I recently got job offer through email from a semi govt company in dubai which was labelled as indicative job offer as subject. I accepted the job offer through email providing all my educational and passport documents. This indicative offer through email is subject to approval by government. Attached documents included personal detail form, Non declaration form and visa firm. Nothing like proper job offer letter or any document from mol. Is it binding on me or i can still reject. Will i am suspectible to any employment ban if i reject now. which document or stage will make me legally binded

  4. my husband was given one year ban. This was from last year. he left Dubai on July, this was one month after his resignation/last day. When can he come back in UAE?

  5. Hi Sir,

    I have a blacklist in UAE want to get rid of it …. is this possible to pay some money as fine to lift this

    i have committed no crime not even a single Mukhalifa on me…

    I just want to visit UAE for my wife …. i do not want any jobs there … just want to remove the blacklist because i have not committed any crimes.

    Please help me…

    Reply on my email directly…..

  6. Dear Sir ,

    I had blacklisted in UAE for doing no Crimes.. My Company got blacklisted and they put me on abscond and Blacklisted me… for 2 years i have been trying to get rid of this thing as my wife is still there an i have not seen her …. I can pay for lifting ban to Government …. please suggest me something ..

    my email is [email protected]

  7. my former company hired employees and later realised they had to change business plans ,so they fired most of us before we could finish our six months probation.i have realised i have a one year ban.I want to know how can i get a one year ban without any crime.The employer was the cause but i still get a ban.
    Can some one tell me how i can remove this ban.

  8. My friend was force to
    leave the UAE without the company’s aproval.
    He applied for leave because of his wedding.
    He already told his boss that the wedding will be this december last august and the bost assured him that the leave will be granted. 45 days before the planned travel date my friend filed his leave and the boss signed this with a note of aproval upon replacement. Few weeks after the submission my friend followed up this leave but then it was declined…
    He went to the head office as all plans were set for the wedding because it was initially approved by his boss… Meanwhile, my friend negotiated that if he can do a split trip meaning he will go home this week and then come back again near the wedding date however, when my friend went to see his boss to file his 2 days leave since there’s a three days holiday the boss didnt allow the leave and yet he said he wont also allow him to go home for the wedding…. j

    He didnt have a choice but to leave Dubai without the employer’s knowledge.
    Can you tell me how will it impact his visa and what are the consequences of his actions?
    and how to counteract this problem please.

  9. Hi. I just want to inquire about the case of my husband. He applied before in a food industry and the visa position they applied is Waiter but he was working as Call center sales. Meanwhile, he underwent for medical then they have found out that there’s a scratch in his X-Ray. Xray happened for one time only and the doctor told him that it is not actually TB, its just a scratch only. Then after 2 days we just received a call from his employer that they have booked for his ticket on Sunday. It was thursday morning , my husband went to somewhere (I forgot the place) they took his fingerprint and scanned his eye. Thursday afternoon , I decided to go to his employer to verify this issue together with my husband but they were saying that we don’t have any chance to escalate this issue to higher authority/labour . So, Friday and Saturday there’s no governmental sector , since we are hoping to ask and inquire about this immediate action taken by his employer. I have noticed that there was a stamp mentioning Un-fit…. Permanent. I cant understand the others since it was written in arabic. Now, is there still a chance for him to come back here in UAE ? Actually he’s already taking medication just to prevent the scratch not to be TB in the Philippines.

  10. Hi , I worked in a company registered in free zone in 2007 . I resigned the company when I was out from UAE in 2007 but my company did not cancel my residence / employment visa. I approached the free zone authority after that , they said that my company in free zone has been repossessed by free zone authority due to no longer legal entity. From the last 10 years , I have not visited UAE in any visa . My question is , still I can not enter in UAE untill & unless my old company cancel my old visa that was issued in 2007 or ban automatically lifted after passing such long period of time . Can I visit UAE now in any visa ? Please advice me.

  11. hi sir. im sabir ali from pakistan plz help me …i have a partner visa my cheat me and transformer company to his name ..and also he absconding me.. he give 2 compny cheque to his friend with me fake singn and that person put case in court and court give me 2 month jail..plz i want to go back my home my mother in hospital plz help me my whats app no 00923216442001 ..plz help me

  12. Hi.I m almas kanwal from karachi pakistan I come to UAE 11 August 2017. Romana beauty salon this salon in umm al quwin this salon Oweer given me visit visa so I come i dont now UAE law but now i information to law anyways my Owener Mis romana she is Pakistani lady I’m working to me daily 12hors befor eid 2days i working 23 hors.under visit visa 28days she is paying game with me about employe visa. Im not information about UAE labour low because I’m first time come to UAE. Anyway end of day not given employed Visa and not given salary. But Owner given a offer letter. She is not given me employees visa. So I’m come back to Pakistan but now I register to case by employeing or getting employed in the UAE without valid employment contact /visa is a criminal offence in accordance with Article 11 of the Federal LAW No.6 of 1973 .she is paying game with me and now she is lie with me she is ask me i pay you salary but reality is not given me salary .pls help me on this case.I hope you’re replying to me Owner Name is Romana shadab passport No.AA5179063 Looth building shop no#2 Umm-al quwain she is number ±971503866010

  13. Hi sir,
    I have a ban 9 permanent it was a 1 year a go. Is iy possible to me to apply or i entry again in uae as a tourist visa?

    1. WHAT IS THIS 9 PERMANENT . AS U CAN GO ON TOURIST VISA BUT NOT SURE FOR EMPLOYMENT VISA

  14. My wife not been in UAE before but while applying VISA now showing ‘Permanent Ban’, Where I can inquire about reason for the ban and remove the ban.

  15. I already have a job and I’m on that companies visa. But I am looking for a part time job that requires another labor cards. Will this be a problem?

  16. Hi sir I apply 1 month visit visa normally and I received visa it’s means my ban was lifted .pls i need immediate response thanks .after 1 year I apply visit visa

  17. Hi…. My contract with this current company will end up on 6 October this year I mean 2 years complete.. And I want to move to another company… Will I get any ban or confusion for doing this…???

  18. Hi sir,
    I’m an Indian and have been working with a company is dubai since 17/10/2016 (Less than one year). My employment contract is UNLIMITED. I have served notice on 31/07/2017 to leave my job and will work in the company till 31/08/2017. please clarify me below points;
    1. Would there be any labour ban on me. If yes, for how long?
    2. If there is a labour ban, am I allowed to visit dubai on Visit Visa ?
    3. Would there be any ban if I complete my one year of my contract ?

  19. Hi..i went for a vacation in philipines last august 2015 but i did not comeback i still have 5 months left in my contract..im out from uae for two years.. but now i want to come back with tourist visa im scared maybe it will not approved.. can i still enter uae? I dont know if my employer cancel me already or can he file absconding case to me? Thanks😊

  20. Hi,
    i was previously working with a LLC company in dubai. when they reported me absconding. thereon, i raised an absconding removal request in the MOL which is still pending after 7 month as my Dues case is going on in labor court which i started after absconding removal application. and as per legal officer in MOL absconding if removed prior to the dues case decision i might get a BAN. while i worked for the co. almost six years as a Project Engineer and my contract was unlimited.
    and i also have all the evidence that i was in contact with the company.

    Please advise if i get the the absconding removed from MOL. am i likely going to have a ban ?

  21. Hi sir my name is farrukh and my passport number AF8446812 i am from Pakistan am working last 5 year in dubai tourist company last year 2016 cid deport me for sambody complaint me how cen I come again and working again tourist company please sir help me .my email is [email protected] and my watsapp number 00923334242947 please reply thanks

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          1. Hi sir I apply 1 month visit visa normally and I received visa it’s means my ban was lifted .pls i need immediate response thanks

          2. Hi sir I apply 1 month visit visa normally and I received visa it’s means my ban was lifted .pls i need immediate response thanks

          3. Hi sir I apply 1 month visit visa normally and I received visa it’s means my ban was lifted .pls i need immediate response thanks

            1. Hi farukh bro , can I have ur contact please I have same issue and need to discuss something ! Mine Watsap 03364739599

      3. Hi sir i have a ban 9 permanent iy was 1 year a go is it possible to entry a again as a tourist visa

  22. Hi Friend, I just joined a company its been only 2 days, I am on my husband visa, signed only offer letter, not submitted NOC to the company from my husband for the labor contract formalities, my concern is I got another good offer. Will there be any issues in switching the job, I mean ban.

      1. Hi Mr. Deepak.
        I am in Unlimited Contract and My Contract is already finished on 11/07/2017 but I just got to know through mohre. Even my company didn’t remind me yet. My visa is going to expire on 16/09/2017. I would like to change the company.
        What is the rules I need to follow?
        Since I have further 1 month to finish my visa, Is it enough to give 1 month notice period now…
        please advise me dear.

  23. Mine abu dhabi emplymlent visa 2time rejected and visit vesa of dubai 1time rejecteed can any one give me its specific reason its why?even i have no any objection or offsense or claim

  24. Hi! There has been a ban on me due to the fact that my visa was not cancelled properly when I left the country. I was working in a private corporate in a high level and had to leave urgently without cancelling my visa. Now I tried to come back but my visa application got rejected and we found out that I have a ban. I contacted my previous employer in UAE and they apologized on the matter and proceeded to cancel my visa.

    How long it will take to cancel the ban and when can I get a work permit again?

  25. I joined this company where i am working at present 3 months back , now i got an offer(AED8000
    ) which is 3 times my current salary(AED2500) , would there be a ban if i try to switch? If so what can i do?

  26. My contract is limited but labour told me that i don’t have a labour contract, my skill level small and they have fanned my company which they refused to pay and make labour contract,I’m 1year and 3months,i got a new offer letter from another company, my company said they will only concel me and send me back,i was absent for two days,I want to know if they can give me immigration ban without the immigration confirming the matter.

  27. You have to approach the party which blacklisted you and sort this out.
    You could also directly approach immigration.

    1. Hello Sir. Help me I’m blacklist in immigration i didn’t do anything bad in uae i finish my contract in my madadm but she dont want me to go other salon that’s why she blacklisted me in immigration. I want to come back in dubai pls. Help. I work 2011 untill 2013 of January. I have a lot of report before in my madam in dubai court. Because she didn’t give the passport and over time fee. That’s why she make a problem for me. Please help me. Thank you and God bless..

  28. hello Mr. Deepak,

    i got a one year labor ban from my previous company, my visa was cancelled last july 2, 2017. i have a new job offer and the salary also is doubled what i received from my previous company. is there any way to lift the labor ban?

    Thanking you in advance, God Bless!

    1. Same here i got one year labour baned i work two month after company cencel labour now i have two another jobs but they said we cannot apply for u coz of banned
      Anyone know how to remove labour ban

        1. Hi Deepak
          I have read so many posts about the lifetime ban in UAE. However have not come across any reliable answer. Could you please tell me if there is any legal way to remove a life ban for absconding. There is no other case apart from absconding. It was in 2003 when I left Dubai and didn’t go back due to various reasons.
          Please advise

  29. hi, i am working in a company from last 2yrs years the contract in coming to an end on 3rd of august 2017, will i have a ban if i resign the job with 1 month notice period.

  30. Hii, Currently I am working in a company for 14 months(unlimited contract) i got a new job offer. If i resign from this company there is ban or not?. Both companies are labor visa.

  31. Hi, Dear Sir, I have 1 year ban after completing the ban i got Tourist visa. but when i went to travel at airport , airline unable to generate my boarding pass and as per them deny by UAE immigration.
    Is it possible that airline have this advance information about immigration….

  32. i have 1 year ban after completing the ban i got the tourist visa, so i booked the ticket for emirates but when i reached airport they are unable to generated the boarding pass. After while the told that UAE immigration dept has stopped your entry.. Is it possible to know about that airline can know the advance information…

  33. i have 1 year ban after completing the ban i got the tourist visa, so i booked the ticket for emirates but when i reached airport they are unable to generated the boarding pass. After while the told that UAE immigration dept has stopped your entry.. Is it possible to know about that airline can know the advance information….
    I am having the valid Tourist visa… Please reply…..

  34. i have 1 year ban after completing the ban i got the tourist visa, so i booked the ticket for emirates but when i reached airport they are unable to generated the boarding pass. After while the told that UAE immigration dept has stopped your entry.. Is it possible to know about that airline can know the advance information….
    And i am having the valid Tourist visa… Please check……

  35. i have 1 year ban after completing the ban i got the tourist visa, so i booked the ticket for emirates but when i reached airport they are unable to generated the boarding pass. After while the told that UAE immigration dept has stopped your entry.. Is it possible to know about that airline can know the advance information….

  36. hi thanks for your help, my visa was canceled after 2 months can i come back on visit visa and find other job?

  37. Hello, my brother is dubai taxi driver completed 1 year service and resigned. He will have a one year ban?

  38. Hi! May I know if I got terminated because of absences do I get 30 days notice? And if I get air tickets going back to my country?

      1. What if I don’t want to take 30 days notice?
        Please give me advice

  39. hi,pls help, if ever i will resign to my previous work do i have ban?. I am working for more than 1 yr and half and i am planning to resign soon. I am a high school graduate. Please pls me enlighten

  40. Help please!
    I was having some issues with my company where i’ve been working for 6 years already under unlimited contract. Now they are asking from me to resign and they are telling me you don’t need to serve notice period, that’s fine. If I do so, I am scared that I will get one year ban. Is it right?
    Thank you so much!

  41. Help please!
    I had some issues with company where i’m working for 6 years already. Now my employer wants me to give my resignation, without serving one month notice. They said, it is ok, resign, we are ok you to don’t have notice period. If I do so, I sm scared of one year ban. Is that right?
    Thank you so much!

  42. Hi! I was a victim of car accident. Employer decided to give me termination without providing health insurance in case of having injuries.Traffic court just finished few weeks ago and i have right to collect compensation from guilty driver and car insurance company. So im in situation when i have already overstay and i cant leave because then i wont be able to enter back in case of one year authomatic ban. What should i really do?I went to immigration and submitted papers from hospital police and court about the accident. Also i am in processing case against employer in Dubai court for terminating me in hospital without providing insurance.

    Id be really grateful for any information

  43. Hi .. I ask my employer to cancel my Visa . I just finished 1 year and my employer is ok with it. But he buy for me plane ticket bound to my home country but I want to stay here and find better job. Is there any posible that I am Ban for 6 months here.. And can’t apply even in tourist visa ??

  44. Hi, I joined my employer Nov 19, 2015 and visa stamped only on Feb 11, 2016. I work in a private clinic in insurance and my salary is 8000. My contract is limited for 2 years. I plan to find a job elsewhere and resign due to the poor working environment. Will I get a ban? I have a bachelor’s degree. As per my contract if i resign before the contract period, i need to pay 2 months salary and all the expenses for my visa and labor procedure. Plz advice

    Thx

  45. hi sir,

    my friend working in dubai without informing to company now he want to go back to home country and he applied out passport in Indian embassy now he got

    he went to CID office with outpassport they said your employment visa not canceled you have to go to al awir jail for immigration to cancel your visa please any help to him

    1. Hi Sir,

      10 years before i am leave in Dubai by out pass 2007 – my case absconding .but Government give out pass(2006-2007) so i request for any ban in U,A,E ? please send me message.

  46. I am on husband sponsorship…I join my present company on 10/01/2015 under limited contract… but I was unaware that my employer didn’t proceed for my labour card… and after 10 months they applied for my labour card i.e. 31/10/2015, which I come to know later.

    Additionally, My owner behavior is also not good, he always shouts, make unnecessary deduction and use using inappropriate words in-front of all staff, Every day I working 10 Hours although contract is of 8 hours (Without any Overtime pay, I have attendance sheet as proof), even they are not providing me and Public holidays (Except EID)

    On 10/01/2017 I told him that as I want to quit the job as I completed my two year with you, so he started pressuring me to complete my contract that is till 31/10/2017,

    Finally I tired with all harassment and 05/02/2017 I went directly from office to tahseel and register complain against him for Pending salary, Cancellation, all overtime, Pubic holidays pay. And I got appointment of 22/02/2017
    When I went Labour office for 1st hearing on 22/02/2017, But it was very disappointing to see the legal advisor Behavior towards me, She was not ready to listen me even, She spoke to my owner over the phone before I entered to her cabin, and when I entered she started blaming me that I am wrong and I have to pay him money etc.. etc.. I was keep requesting her that at-least give a chance to present my problem in-front of you. But She said this is first hearing I cannot give you more than 5 minutes you can move not..
    Al though I was having all the proof (Attendance sheet, 1st salary Receipt, Offer letter, Emails) but still she support my owner. Instead of looking it my proof she started pointing out loop-holes in my proofs.

    Please guide me how to solve above mention problem.

    Is it possible to get my all overtime and public holidays as I have Manual Attendance sheet with In and Out timings (i.e 9:00 AM to 7 PM) of all employees and it also shows that I worked 10 hours every days and also on public holidays.

    Is all the above proof is enough to get my benefits?

  47. Sir
    I have worked 3 year 11 months in Dubai.It’s jafza visa(3year).my first visa is renewed and renewed visa expires on 24/5/2018. Before 9 months l came for a vacation and I couldn’t returned due to health problems.now last 9 months am in India.
    Is there any ban on my passport? My visa is cancelled or not? Can I apply for a new visa,in a new company,not Jafza visa.?

    1. 6 months that you are out in UAE your visa will automatically cancelled and maybe for sure your company processed it already. And yes you can apply in any company not unless your previous company did not file a case for you for not returning back from your vacation.

    2. Hi Sir,

      10 years before i am leave in Dubai by out pass 2007 – my case absconding .but Government give out pass(2006-2007) so i request for any ban in U,A,E ? please send me message.

  48. Dear Sir,

    I working in offshore company ( officer / seaman position ) company arrange for me residence visa, issue in Apr-2016 i join Abu dhabi in 15.04.2016 work offshore and left Abu dhabi in 20.082016 on vacation for two month and come back to Abu dhabi in 05.11.2016 today 16.02.2017 and I would like to cancel my residence visa and start a look for other employer ( new employer not confirmed yet )
    I’m still in Abu dhabi I like to request from my current company residence visa cancellation.

    Question: company cancel for me residence visa, i left the Abu Dhabi, at home already one month can I be able to join new company in UAE ? or I will have six month ban? (if yes, how can I avoid ban? )

    Hope on your reply, please answer on mail [email protected]

  49. hello deepak ,
    hope this msg find you well , I have a residency visa with an unlimited contract valid till 28th of FEB 2017 . but I left UAE on 2nd of June 2016 . the visa was not cancelled as there was a mutual understanding between me and my employer . I could’nt go back and now its more then 7 months of stay outside .

    is my Visa Cancelled ?

    is there a Ban on me for employment and visit ?

    when will I be able to get another Job in UAE ?

  50. good evening sir,
    I have found your site very useful for the people who have come to UAE for the first time and my question is that currently, i am working on an LLC company for the last 1 year and I am thinking of going to another LLC company and my company has said there will be no ban for me if I want to go to another company but I want to know from your site the exact terms and conditions . Will I be able to change my employment or not?
    Please do inbox me.
    Thank you for your time.

  51. anyone can help me??? my brother have Permanent residence ban , any legal procedure to get rid of it.

    “A permanent residency ban is applied for serious labour offences committed, like illegal or absconding workers and convicted felons. The Federal Department of Immigration maintains a file of fingerprint samples and retina scans of banned individuals so that they are not able to return to UAE in the future.”

  52. Hi Deepak,

    I have an immigration ban applied on me about 10 years ago. At that very time i was holding south Asian citizenship, in 2015 i traveled to Dubai with British passport with hope the ban would have been lifted/finished but i wasn’t allowed entry saying the ban is still in place. Can you please advice how can i get this ban lifted. I live in UK, have BA and MA from here and am about to find a job in Dubai

    best,

    Kamal

  53. dear sir
    i cancelled my visa due to i left my contract company and went abu dhabi to sharjah , and i did year work in sharjah illegally , so when i come back to old one company then they gave me passport and they cancelled my visa from company and also they put red stamp (Abadan Azaim in Arabic so i was there 2003 to 2007 march, then i went to police and they caught me and kept me in jail 7 days . they took from me eye scan and finger prints also .again i applied from my country in 2016 december on one month visit visa but they rejected my visa. please inform me am i ban still there ??? waiting thanks.

  54. hello deepak ,
    hope this msg find you well , I have a residency visa with an unlimited contract valid till 28th of FEB 2017 . but I left UAE on 2nd of June 2016 . the visa was not cancelled as there was a mutual understanding between me and my employer . I could’nt go back and now its more then 7 months of stay outside .

    is my Visa Cancelled ?

    is there a Ban on me for employment and visit ?

    when will I be able to get another Job in UAE ?

  55. Hi
    Will I have ban if I was fired from my current job without completed my contract period?

  56. Dear Sir,

    With reference to the above I have certain questions in my mind, I hope you will help me out.
    Previously I was working with company A (Having unlimited type Contract), and now I am currently working with company B (Having limited type Contract), so when I joined to company B…company A ban me for six month since my visa was Clerk, now company B issued Site supervisor Visa which I am carrying (just to avoid Ban) and assure me to issue Engineer visa once Visa ban was cleared..now I am waiting for update in Engineer Visa.

    Now I don’t want to continue with company B due to some unpleasant situation.

    So I have questions like, can I change company B to any other company without affecting anything…?

    PS: I am about to complete 4 months with Company B.

    Hoping for your response at earliest.

  57. Hi Deepak,
    I was working in a company as site engg. I completed my contract and cancelled the visa, Someone told me there are 28 days after cancellation you can find new job. I got a job but after 30 days , they give me offer letter and they ask for passport. When i went to my previous company for passport they said we have submit in abu dhabi immigration office, when i went there to collect my passport they caught me , then they told me you have absconding case. Then I was in jail after few days judge told me about my profession, how you came here, all things. Then I was sentenced 1 month imprisoned. After completing my sentence they scan my eyes and figures.

    Now my question is if I have served my sentence then still I have life time ban ??
    Or 1 year.

    1. It probably is a lifetime ban, they do not scan eyes and fingers for labour ban (6months or 1 year)
      Only immigration bans have those scans.

  58. Hi Deepak,
    I was working in a company as site engg. I completed my contract and cancelled the visa, Someone told me there are 28 days after cancellation you can find new job. I got a job but after 30 days , they give me offer letter and they ask for passport. When i went to my previous company for passport they said we have submit in abu dhabi immigration office, when i went there to collect my passport they caught me , then they told me you have absconding case. Then I was in jail after few days judge told me about my profession, how you came here, all things. Then I was sentenced 1 month imprisoned. After completing my sentence they scan my eyes and figures.

    Now my question is if I have served my sentence then still I have life time ban ??
    Or 1 year.

  59. Hi Sir,

    I got an offer from one of the consultancy in Duabi as a software engineer and I signed the MOL letter and the company has sent the evisa to me… But due to some reason I am not able to join them.. I got a mail from the consultancy that If I don’t join them I may need to face the Immigration Ban.. Is this true.. Because I never entered the country UAE.. Also I checked the Evisa status online but it is showing ‘Entry Permit not valid’.. I am from india and I am scared about the immagration ban.. Can you please help me..

  60. hi deepak

    currently i am work in one company, they stamped visa 1 month before 6 month not completed,

    my visa is professional visa (abudhabi ), my company didn’t give any salary till.. because they don’t had a projects.

    my boss accept ready to give me noc or cancellation for me, its possible to join the new company in between six month.

    if possible tell how to proceed

  61. Hi,

    I was hired as SALES EXECUTIVE under 4th or 5th Skill. I discontinued that job due to personal reasons within 6 months of joining. I have got a ban for 1 year due to this but I have a bachelor’s degree, is there anything I can do to lift this ban?
    The previuos employer is also not ready to give NOC as he thinks I betrayed his trust.

    We are stuck and dont know how to proceed. Please help.

  62. i have been given one year mol ban from my company for not completing the contract period.if i get a job in free zone,is it possible for me to join?or there is any other way to lift my ban.i am an engineer by qualification

  63. Hi,

    Our employee is providing all our customers/sales information to our competitors and already he was given a written notice but still he is continuing to do the same. His visa will expire in another 2months so I would like to know if we can impose ban on him. If possible, please advise for how many months ban we can impose.

  64. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    Is there any cost to remove the ban? My sister scheduled to see the legal advised on 28th August in MOL Al Ain. They asked if shed had a digree. However my sister already submit all the necessary documents like NOC. Her old company provided the NOC as their mutual agreement, they terminate the contract due to the company needs to close. Is there any cost to lift the ban?

    Thanks,
    Lea

    1. hi lea can you provide me your contact number. i have the same issue maybe we can help each other.

  65. What will happen if the employee wants to resign after He/She finish only 7mnth but the contract is 2 years and it is under limited contract please give me advice

  66. hi ..i am facing a problem in my visa…before i work in house as a house maid..i leave my job they cancel me and allow me to find a work ..but after that they put case on me that i am run away ..i just go exit oman and i apply for tourist visa ,,but rejected 3 time they say i have bane?? is this bane will b permanent are only for a year ,bcz leaving uae they didnt take my eye scan are fingerprints?
    plz help me for this..

  67. Dear Sir,

    I worked in UAE during 2000 to 2006 and there was a credit card from FGB master card and visa card the limit was 4000+4000 AED, I left UAE in 2006 that time some amount was balance in my credit card, I joined in a company in Bahrain 2007 and I paid the balance amount from Bahrain, Now some people calling from India and tellig I have to pay almost 20,000 AED to close the account , I think this people are collecting agents , Now actually how can I close this account and what exactly I can do for clearing it, I want to know whether there will be a travel ban for me in UAE, can I travel India via UAE from Bahrain. please advice me.

    Thanks

  68. Hi,

    I was working for a free zone company in Sharjah and had quit the job due to salary delay issue and got cancellation last Aug 2015, from then onwards my new employer is applying for the new employment visa but it’s being rejected and saying immigration blocked, so can anybody of you guide me on this.

    Regards.

  69. I am working as a security guard in facility management free zone company on residence visa and getting salary Aed 1800/-. Now I want to resign as I have an better offer from a construction company for clerical post. I have completed almost One and half year in the company. Is there will be any Ban for this.

  70. Hi Sir

    I have being Working as a Security Guard for 15 months now under Limited Contract. Basically in my contract the salary is 2000 but because I work with no day off I receive 3000 but now I have been made an offer of 5000. I want to resign so what I to know if I will have any ban in case I resign.

  71. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    May I know If you have DEPT Case and new employer will process LABOR PERMIT you think the application for the Permit will decline and need to clear first the DEPT case before processing of the Labor Permit? The Visa is under Husband Visa.

    Thanks

  72. sir,
    what if i already resigned to my work just only 1 month and i have been ban for 1 year.
    i would like to ask if can i still work here in dubai under free zones?

    1. Hi John,

      i have been facing same problem, can you call me on my number

      Viplove
      0564042940

  73. Hi mr. Deepak, hope you can help me about my situation. I’m working as a receptionist with 5000 total salary. I just finished my one year last july 18. My boss want to cancel me without any notice .he wants me to cancel my visa immediately just like within 3 days like that. ( I didnt do any crime or falsification to work) it’s just normal for him to cancel if he don’t like the employee or make a little mistakes. What is the best thing that i can do? because he dont want me to give one month notice. if i already been cancelled will i get a ban? even the employer has the one who terminate me?. if yes, what will i do?

    -from my friend who’s asking for an advice.

  74. Dear Sir,

    Good Day!
    Im working as pharmacist in Charge in a company based in Sharjah on husbands visa for the last 4 years & have completed 2 contracts on unlimited contract type.Now my company upon submission for the renewal of the labour contract MOL approved & Immigration rejected the same.How can I know the reason of the rejection.

    Regards
    Jeena Ealias.

  75. Dear Sir,
    I was sponsor my wife visa; after one year she join one company with labor card; after 3 months she reigned the job and she get one year ben, due to as per labor law, we have to work at lease 6 month in first job, in UAE, not to work till one year. I have question about her residence visa has expire on Nov. 2016, and she ben still Jan. 2017, so I can renew her visa or not. Dhiren

  76. Dear Sir,
    i am working as a cashier in a private company on a limited contract of one year which expired on 10-05-2016 but my visa is upt0 july 2017.i have attested degree(professional-pharmacy) and i passed UAE local licensing exam and now got offer letter of 7000 from other company but my current salary is 2000. now i want to know weather can i change job without any ban? and please guide me how to proceed my process(e.g degree,offer letter or any other document) submission to MOL to avoid automatic ban.

  77. Dear Sir/Madam’

    i am working as a safety officer in current organization from 04th April 2014 to till now. But my salary is 2000 and new organization offering me 5000 but just before 10 days my organization has renew my visa after completing my previous two years contract. So i want to know if i will resign from current organization than i can face any issue from government and current employer side or not.

    Kindly suggest me please.

  78. Hello,

    I canceled my wife visa so her new employer issue a working visa for her, and her work issued 3 months ago a labour card.
    they made some mistake and she took 1 year ban.

    kindly give me solutions ! how to remove the 1 year ban ! it is not her fault. it is the PRO fault.

  79. Sir, please help me advice me … I want to know what to do first regarding my work we are new here. In my contract I receive my basic salary is 1500 + food allowance 300 + free accommodation, transportation and laundry…with day off and overtime pay….
    But when we started at my work here I will receive 2000and only… all of a sudden we don’t have a good and comfortable accommodation, NO Day OFF, etc..
    Please if I have to complaint do I have a rights to resign my work , with no ban and no payment to pay for the labor or to the employer?
    Because my employer told me if I have to resign or quit my job I should pay double for my visa, ticket and for medical …how true it is? He told me if I’m going to quit he makes me blacklisted… is it true he will scared me, he is frighten me because he knew that I am new here in UAE… I needs help and equal rights…Please reply me

    1. Hi my Friend,

      first, know what kind of contract you have if its UNLIMITED OR LIMITED and what is written on that. BEcause some company give you salary offer which is different to the labour job offer application that they submit to the labour if your under ministry of labour.

  80. Is there any ways to cancel or to clean the record of a person who have emigration ban here in UAE.to have a new work and to have new visa?

  81. Good Day!

    In behalf of my sister, she was received an offer letter and starting to work last January 10,2016 under tourist visa. But her employer promised to process her work permit after 3 days of training supposed to be by January 13, 2016. Then suddenly her employer processed last March, 2016. Then, she has a work permit last march only and my sister expected to receive her salary for the month of January and February but her employer pay only 1 salary for the month of march. My sister is hopeless because she felt not compensated and her other colleagues still no salary for how many months. Then she decided to resigned and they both agreed by verbal that she don’t have ban in one condition that she will not file a case against the company and please note here that her passport not yet stamp in the immigration but she finish already her medical. My question is after this cancellation? What we will do next? What are the possibilities will be happen? Is there a ban in labour or immigration and How many months? How to lift up this ban? It is possible to enter again her in UAE as tourist or visit visa. Please kindly helps me.

    Thank you an best regards…

  82. Dear Mr.Deepak,

    I have joined the company in Abu Dhabi on 24th, July 2015 and I have resigned and left the company/UAE on 20th October, 2015 with 1 month notice period. Probationary period as per my contract is 6 months and my contract is for Unlimited Period. and salary in the contract is (Total Salary Excluding Housing Allowance) is 11500 Dirhams, Housing Allowance they mentioned separately. I want to know is there any ban on me. If I have Offer in UAE can I join immediately.

    Regards,

    Khan

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  83. hello good day,

    i would like to asked if i can go for vacation even if i have still remaining balance in etisalat.. is it the immigration will hold me to go out the country?please help me .

  84. Hi Deepak,

    I have a friend who was canceled 6 months back. They said its because he has scar on his lungs. He made spotium test in sonapur and said it was from old tb. Them we make gold test and find negative because he really never had a time that he had tb on his life. He had UTI when he was in high school that made his immune system very low that was the reason why he has scan. When he was canceled they put permanent ban. Isnt it unfair for a person who wants to work or even visit dubai? Pls help how to lift the ban. Im glad Sheik Kalifa made a new law to have those people renewed their visa even they have scar or tb it self. Hope for him ban can be lifted also.

    Yours
    Nicole

  85. Dear Mr.Deepak,

    I have joined the company in Abu Dhabi on 24th, July 2015 and I have resigned and left the company/UAE on 20th October, 2015 with 1 month notice period. Probationary period as per my contract is 6 months. and salary in the contract is (Total Salary) is 11500 Dirhams, Housing Allowance they mentioned separately. I want to know is there any ban on me. If I have Offer in UAE can I join immediately.

    Regards,

    Khan

  86. Dear Deepak.

    Please let me explain this As per labour law one year ban will be imposed if you have not completed your limited labour contract. You will NOT be able to visit UAE in case you have been slapped with One Year Labour ban.

    My Question is If the person is having an 1 year MOL ban then IS (S)HE NOT allowed to visit the country? OR IS NOT supposed to work in the country.

    Please reply it ASAP.

      1. Hye anil , i need to discuss some serious matter related to my job here in dubai. Can u please give me your id?

  87. Hi
    I joined a Abu Dhabi Company on 02.01.2016. Here I felt too difficult to continue. Is it possible to resign and join any other company in UAE especially Dubai/Abudhabi (not in free zone)?
    Contract Type : Unlimited
    under probation period: Yes
    Profession in Visa : Sales as per Paper Visa
    But Actually I am an Accountant with Degree (Bachelor of Commerce) and working as
    an Accountant
    Present Salary : AED 6,500.00

    1. You Can renew her residence status,because she is under your sponsorship.

    2. You can give one month notice and can change your employment.

  88. I was working in RAKFZ, I left the company in May 2013, also sent a resignation which was accepted. but my visa had not been cancelled. Now in 2016 my company wanted to hire me, they cancelled the visa and also applied for new visa. but it has got rejected.
    They are trying to get me a visa and not they have learnt that my passport is having an issue, they are saying it is black listed.
    I am clear of all things.
    Please advise on how to proceed to remove that against my passport.
    I am missing on important and excellent job offers.
    Please help.

    1. You can contact ministry of naturalization department to solve this issue.

  89. Hi Sir…

    I am working as an office clerk general for 10 months now. I am paying my visa expenses as the company required (all employees) without any signing some documents that i agreed. I am planning to leave this company, Can I complain regarding this matter, and Do i face the ban too?

    Thanks,
    bhing

  90. Dear Sir
    Any chance to lift a ban that happened because of abscounting case. Iris scan done
    No criminal case. Case happened 5 year back. She come here in maid visa but the sponsor did’t stamp the visa and complaint as abscounting. She was here for 10 months.
    Please assist us
    Thanks
    Abraham

    1. hello madam, i am working for a meatshop. my salary is 1800dhs only. but in 1 month i dont have dayoff its allowed.? and what about the annual leave, yearly i will go to my country free roundtrip tickets and 1month leave with salary?

  91. dear mr. deepak

    I am an engineer and my contract is limited type. i want to change the company due to some problems in this company. is there any possibility to change the company without getting ban as you wrote “A one year ban will be imposed if you have not completed your limited labour contract”.

    please reply as soon as possible.

    1. If you makes resignation you will get labour ban.(ie you are breaking the contract)

  92. IF YOU hv light status in your company that means like ordinary labour that even before end of your labour card one day u ll get ban suppose your labour card or contracts ends on 16/12/2015 you cancel on 15/12/2015 you can get Ban.

  93. dear deepak.
    greeting,,,,,

    please kindly help ouyt with some information on my douth

    i was working in uae in electronic compony for 1 year and i tok 15 day leave for my married purpouse unfortunately i didnt go back to dubai .
    i came to mumbai on 3 rd march 2014 and still i m in mumbai .
    it almost 1 year and 9 month i complete in mumbai. and visa already expired on 9 th december 2015
    so do i have any band .
    if yes
    so what kind of band i have
    can i came to uae again for work
    i dont haveany criminal case or other matter

    how do i confirm dear please help me out with this matter

    i wil be very thankfulll to you

    please reply me

    god bless u

    thanks anda regards

    1. You have to contact your previous sponson to make the outside country cancellation .Once it finishes you can come back.

  94. hi deepak,
    i have complet 20 monhty in my current company if i get new job there ban or not

  95. Your comment says : A one year ban will be imposed if you have not completed your limited labour contract. You will NOT be able to visit UAE in case you have been slapped with One Year Labour ban.

    If the person is having an 1 year MOL ban then IS (S)HE NOT allowed to visit the country? OR IS NOT supposed to work in the country

  96. good morning, I would like to ask I am working now in a nursery for about 10 mos. but in my visa it is only 7 mos. due to long processing of visa they say, but now my employer talk to me and they want to terminate me for some reasons that I make mistake but they didn’t cancelled me yet because they give me a chance to find another job first. I know that I will have a 6 mos. ban due to non completion of contract within two years. I would like to ask how can I lift or remove my ban? I am a bachelors degree in nursing I believe I need to have higher salary based on my education. What can you advice me? thank you in advance.

  97. Respected sir
    I am working in ras al khaimah freezone since 9 months, but now I want to cancel my visa due to some other good job, even I applied for cancellation.then call my hr said cancel your visa came 6 month immigration ban.why like that ?

    Reply

  98. Hi deepak,

    I started working in an oil and gas company in abudhabi from march 2014 (Visa start date :18/03/2014, Profession in Visa: archives clerk) i had just passed out from my college and only had my provisional degree certificate with me. My visa proffesion was changed to Mechanical Engineer on April 02, 2015. But unfortunately, i was terminated on September 2, 2015 and my visa was cancelled on October 22, 2015( i had to take one month leave in august coz of serious family issues, i was terminated due to this ). My contract is unlimited contract and salary was 4800 aed . However, i managed to find a new job with AED 4800 per month in another company. But i do not know whether i will have ban of 6 months. I will leave abudhabi tomorrow (november 20, 2015).

    Please let me Know whether i will face ban and if yes, please advise a solution to lift the ban since my new employer is offering only 4800aed PM.

  99. Dear Mr.Deepak
    Yes dear is there any chance for me in new year Jan2016 to get clear this one year ban from my passport.I mean is there any good news for me,any new rule in upcoming year2016.

  100. Deepak my mistake its an unlimited contract so what will happen in this case then ???

  101. Hi Mr. Deepak…..
    Currently am working as cleaner in some company here in dubai yet I have a bachelor’s degree in commerce (B.COM) ACCOUNTING which I got in my country UGANDA. And it so comes that I got a job which is in line with my qualification. So far i have worked for 4 month’s on a 2 year’s contract. Need your advise thanks.

  102. Dear Mr.Deepak,
    My visa is a computer programmer visa with a salary of AED 12000. I heard that for this visa category there is no ban, but i was taken this visa during 6 month ban period. If i am canceling this visa(only 1 moth finished) then again i will be banned? The previous ban will be there? How can i switch my job in this situation? Visa transfer is possible? My current employer is ready to give me any support(NOC,visa transfer).
    Waiting for your reply.
    Thanks.

  103. Mr. Deepak, i have a problem, because i resigned in my compny and they give me cancelation already and my compny is freezone and semigovernment it also unlimitted contract, because i didnt finish my 2 yrs contract i paid the amount of 4,000aed so that they will cancel my visa,, but when the time i transfer to my new job and i need to exit my compy file a case against me with run away, thats why they hold me in immigration and not allowede me to go exit,, i want to know if they file for me band because they ask to immigration i dont have any band,

  104. Good Day

    I had apply for the post of safety officer in abu dhabi, while my company apply visa for me, they said that i had be ban in uae bcoz i had been issued visa already some years ago, but i never applied visa before ,can i know which company apply visa for me… what should i do now, please help me…. Thanks in Advance

  105. Dear Mr.Deepak
    i need your help.
    present i am working in private setter company abu dhabi and i am getting salary AED1800.00 and completed 17 month. now i got another good opportunity and they decided salary 3000.00, .if thr is any ban for me before completing the contract.??

  106. Hello, im working in dubai from 1 year with labor visa suddenly my owner stopped the work and left the country.then i found new job,they will give me engineer visa with 5000 salary.then i went to labor office and filed a case on old company for cancellation.After a struggle of 2 months at labor office yesterday they said ur visa is cancelled and now go to immigration.
    Then i went to immigration at the immigration they said there is ban in this cancellation so go to al awer center.
    I am really struck , dont Know what to do now.How can i get a ban when i did not do any mistake.

  107. Sir
    my had life bann in 2012…..he was businessman in the UAE have 3 properties
    there is any law on examption life bann where can come back to take care of his business and can able to sell off his properties in Dubai.
    pls advise

  108. Dear Deepak,

    Wish you a good day.
    I have been working with one company here in UAE as a Mech Engineer and on Engineer visa. Not comfortable to go forward as there is delay is salary payments for 2 months and no proper system.Would like to switch to another company in UAE itself.My family is also with me here in UAE ,sponsored by myself.Is there a way I can switch over to another company without my self or family exiting UAE.

    Secondly what can I do if the company does not cancel my visa.

  109. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    I would like to ask for your advise regarding my situation. My visa was already cancelled last 29-Sep-15 and my cancellation paper mentioned that i should exit before 28-Sep-15. But I have already received a job offer and they have started processing the labor quota. Unfortunately, it was not approved and was resubmitted. I was advised by my new employer to not exit an they will be shouldering my penalty for the overstay and my previous employer also do not have any objection as long as I will not overstay until 28-Nov-15 to avoid any immigration case. I need your advise if it is okay to overstay and just pay for the penalty upon issuance of the penalty or if there is any legal repercussions to me if I would be overstaying. Also, please note that if in case there would be more delays in the processing of my new visa, I have my ticket already on 17-Nov-15 so I will be going back to my home country with or without the new visa. Is there any chance that I will be blacklisted? I don’t have any qualms of paying all the fines for the overstay. Your prompt response will be very much appreciated.

  110. Help needed. Is it possible to re enter UAE on hisband sponcership if we have 1 year labour ban.

  111. Hi Mr Deepak,

    I am finished with my 2 years contract last august 2015.My residence visa will expirw on Nov. 9 and i am still working for my company.I received an email from them that they will not renew my contract.They send me a paper to sign.It is mention in the paper that there will be no working permit will be issued upon 6 months of cancellation.I am just wondering how did i get a ban if l am finished with my contract already.

  112. Dear Deepak,
    Firstly you are doing a great job…may God bless you!
    I am a British Citizen and Chartered Certified Accountant by profession. I have a situation and seek your advice:
    I found an employment in Dubai through a friend in June2015 and moved to Dubai with family on 12/08/2015…I joined my employer on 16/08/2015. But within first few weeks I realised that I would not be able to adjust in the working environment there-which I felt very stressful… due to office stress and other family settlement challanges made me ill and I fell into depression….

    I came back to UK with my family on 12/09/2012. I know, I should have cancelled the visa before leaving UAE.

    But I didn’t plan to leave like this. I had a plan to bring my family back first (so that my children can resume their study in UK) and go back to see if I could try working in the same company for a little longer or look for some other opportunity. But the company officials started threatening me before I left Dubai that they could have stopped me at Dubai airport…

    For your information, I have contacted the owner of the company by email and explained the situation but he didn’t reply. I contacted the HR as well but no response.
    My questions are:
    1) Will I able to cancel the work permit without going back to Dubai?
    2) How would I know if I have been banned to enter UAE?
    3) If I am banned, will I be able to visit UAE on visit visa Or be able to get a connecting flight via UAE?

    I look forward to your response. I hope you can advice!
    Thank you

  113. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    My company wants to give me 1 year ban. I didn’t do anything illegal. I have an unlimited contract. I resigned after 9 months in the company. I gave them 30-day notice for the resignation and they had no problem about it. I’m already out of the company for almost 3 weeks. I actually went to the office last week and we talked about the settlement and my boss has no problem with it. He told the accounting to go and process my settlement. Now I’m waiting for the settlement pay and visa cancelation. But now I talk to the accounting and they want to give me 1 year ban. I am confused right now.

      1. Hi Deepak,

        can you suggest me a lawyer able to solve a matter about the lifetime ban for absconding case?

        Thanks

        1. were same a problem,,,when i left dubai i just i saw a stamp in my passport i dont know what it means but its color blue, i just to know if i have a lifetime ban???
          i really want to come and work if possible or maybe just visit visa …somebody can help me please….

  114. Respected sir
    I am working in a shopping mall sharjah since 7 months, I have 2 years contract visa with my employer, but now I want to cancel my visa due to some serious emergency at my home, even I applied for cancellation, I wrote a resignation letter to my GM. But arbab is not willing to accept it. Two of other workers already applied for their cases in labour office, but arbab doesn’t attend his presence there, so I would like to know how can I cancel my visa ASAP, if I ask to police, can they let me go??

  115. my friend is on 3 month visit in UAE he want to be ban for 1 year.
    he live with his uncle and he want that ban is like legal who he can get it

  116. My Friend won his case on labour, but the employeer got drama when cancelling on immigration, they keep it on pending until it is over due and fle an absconding to him, the PRO just call him and said meet me so we can cancel you but instead he put him into jail and he can’t defend himself because the PRO and Police talk in arabic and the police do not listen to him. He was deported and his cancellation was stamp with showing #5 on it, is there any way that it can be lifted or checked his status?what does it mean? Appreciate you help.

    1. TJ,
      I have not much information on this. You should talk to the police directly.

  117. Hi Mr. Deepak!! Hope everything is well with you. Sir I want to know if my company can give me a ban. I already completed my 2 years as per on my labour card (expiry date – October 6, 2015) but my labour contract will expire on December 4, 2015. And I want to leave my company. Can they give any ban? Employment ban? Or I can move to my new found company.

    1. Christopher,
      if you have completed you contract and have provided proper notice period, there is no reason for ban.

  118. Dear Deepak.

    sir, i want to know that i am working in Aluminium company and i have offer letter of Unlimited Contract .my visa status is Production Clerck. i have complete One Year Only.I have B.Com Degree. now i want to change my job.is it possible can i change my job without any ban or charges kindly give me answer thanks i am waiting for your reply~

    1. Mughal,
      From January 2016, labour ban may not be applicable to you:
      Read New Labour Law:
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-rules-by-mol-2016
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-labour-law-rules-764-2016-standard-offer-letters-and-contracts
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/termination-of-contract-under-new-labour-law-rules-2016
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-766-work-permit-granting-approval-and-labour-ban

  119. Dear Deepak,
    I had started a Company in Ajman Freezone in sep 2014, but unfotunately i was not able to pay the last three liscence fee EMI around 9k and company trade liscence has expired from last sep 10 2015. Kindly tell me the company got black listed or will I face a travel ban due to not renewing the company licence..waiting for your kind reply.

    Thank you
    Regards

  120. Hi,

    I’m working in a freezone company as internal auditor.This month I’m going to complete my probation of 6 months.My contract period is unlimited and in my contract my designation is Clerk.Now i got a better offer from a company which is in the same freezone.Can I switch over my job without labour ban?Please advice me ASAP.

    1. Susi,
      Depends on your qualification.

      Read New Labour Law:
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-rules-by-mol-2016
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-labour-law-rules-764-2016-standard-offer-letters-and-contracts
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/termination-of-contract-under-new-labour-law-rules-2016
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-766-work-permit-granting-approval-and-labour-ban

  121. Hi! I was in a visit visa way back 2009, and I got a job last 2010 in trading company with Iranian employer. Unfortunately when they applied me a residence vise, the immigration denied it because of medical problem. It is something with the lungs problem, they saw a scar, but I don’t have any sick like tuberculosis. They give me a ticket to return to my country immediately. The immigration in sharjah did an eye scan to me. Just want to ask if they gave me a lifetime ban and cannot enter to uae anymore? Waiting for your reply. Thanks.

    1. Katherine,
      If they have done eye scan, I think you may not be able to visit uae.

  122. Dear Sir,

    I am graduate.

    I’m working in a company for one year and 7 months with unlimited contract. My designation in the labor contract is Development Manager. If I resign and join another company with salary less than AED 10,000/ will there be labor ban? My colleagues telling there won’t be ban….

    If there is labor ban, and if I get NOC from the current company, can get I exempted from ban while applying for visa in the new company?

    Please help me sir.

    1. Sidu,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

      1. Dear Deepak,

        I hope everything is well,

        I would like to know that i have got Employment Visa from Company in Dubai, but i went outside of a country for exit purpose, but just before leaving Dubai, i got to know alot of bad things about my employer and his salary deductions every month, so i have offers from other companies as well. Can he put Employer ban on me? i have done MBA in Finance

  123. Dear Sir,

    I’m working in a company for one year and 7 months. My designation in the labor contract is Manager. If I resign will there be labor ban?

    1. Sidu,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

      1. Dear, want to know that i am working in dubai from 9th sept 15,having visa of 2 years,but now i want to change the company because company environment is not good and i am having MBA degree,So want to ask that shall i have to face a BAN if i switch the company

        1. Mayank,
          professionals do not face labour ban.

          New Labour Law:
          http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-rules-by-mol-2016
          http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-labour-law-rules-764-2016-standard-offer-letters-and-contracts
          http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/termination-of-contract-under-new-labour-law-rules-2016
          http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-766-work-permit-granting-approval-and-labour-ban

  124. I joined the company on 24/08/15 in Ajman, UAE on a 2 year limited Contract with 6 months probation. My contract clearly states that “Either party can terminate this contract by providing one month notice or salary in lieu of the notice period” and it also states that “In case of voluntary or involuntary discontinuation of service, the visa cost for the balance period will be charged from you before you leave the organisation or it will be settled from your final dues” … My gross monthly salary is AED 4,500. I am an ACCA member and CPA Ireland Member with bachelor degree. I want to leave this job because the working environment is not good and I realized that am getting a very less salary compared to industry average based on my experience and qualification.
    I luckily got a job in a reputed organisation of Dubai and the salary is AED 8 K + … Will I be suffering the ban or if so what are the ways to avoid it. Am desperately waiting for your reply.. I am ready to pay the employer with visa cost and all .. Please guide me

    1. Muhammad,
      Professionals like you may not face labour ban.
      But since it is limited contract, I am not sure about this.
      Pleas consult MOL on this matter.
      Starting January 2016, you will face no ban.
      Read New Labour Law:
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-rules-by-mol-2016
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-labour-law-rules-764-2016-standard-offer-letters-and-contracts
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/termination-of-contract-under-new-labour-law-rules-2016
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-766-work-permit-granting-approval-and-labour-ban

  125. Hi mr. deepak,

    Just wanted to ask. I have been employed to a private company for almost 2 months and they hired me when I was still in my tourist visa. Now they let me work for about 3 weeks before my entry permit(pink visa) arrived and made me have an airport to airport exit on my expense. Now Today my employer said that I have to pay my entry permit visa fee as it was a charge from the immigration not from their PRO. I believe that they should shoulder this as this is part of completing my working visa here in UAE. He said that this is being charged to me as I have stayed here in UAE when the pink visa was issued. But what I don’t get is that I had done A-A exit, and why is this still being charged. Can you please help and give a clearance to this?

    Also I’m still in my probation period, If I we’re to leave this company, will I have a Ban?
    My employer hasn’t shown me any Labour Contract and the only thing that I have signed was my Offer letter which was given to me by them.

  126. my name is mohammed rashik, iam a post graduted in microbiology and working in shajha,iam still not finish my first unlimited visa,i had completed 18month,so now i got good oppertunity(AED 5000),can i move to new company? any ban isse?please advice me immeadiately.

    Thank you

    1. Mohammed,
      You may not face labour ban, being post graduate.
      But please confirm with MOL.

      Read New Labour Law:
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-rules-by-mol-2016
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-labour-law-rules-764-2016-standard-offer-letters-and-contracts
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/termination-of-contract-under-new-labour-law-rules-2016
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/new-uae-labour-law-766-work-permit-granting-approval-and-labour-ban

  127. Hi sir right now am working as a taxi driver under the rta and been working here for 1 and half year is there any chance to avoid the 1 year ban? Plz reply

    1. Wenna,
      I don’t think you could avoid labour ban if you have not completed your contract.

  128. Our company has terminated a post graduate web designer. Ours is a non-free zone company. She had worked with us for about 9 months. We have applied to MOL for work permit cancellation. In that it says no work permit will be issued till 6 months from the date of cancellation. Now that ex-employee wants to join another non free zone company and have asked us to issue a No Objection Letter towards transfer of Visa under another company. So should we issue such a certificate? Will this create any problem for our company in future? And Does this help the ex-employee to lift the Ban?

    1. Radhika,
      Yes, you could issue. It will help someone and it is no obligation on you and no risk.
      NOC could help in lifting the labour ban.

  129. Hi Deepak

    I have one question, 4Month Before i move to Freezone company from LLC. Now i got good offer in another freezone comapany. Please advice is there any ban or problem if i move to new company ?

    Regards
    Rahim

    1. Rahim,
      within free zones there is no labor ban.
      But certain free zones may not approve your application due to their policies.
      Please check with them first.

      1. just resigned from my company 4month back now in new company 3month old,the department have been working in my new company has been outsourced to another company.
        my question is if i got a job outside freezone company will i be banned or my company can give me NOC since it was not my making thnx.

  130. Hi Deepak,

    Background Facts – (1) I was working in Dubai from Jan 2007 to Oct 2007 (8 months). I had few health complications and had to return to my home country. My employer gave me only 30 days leave but I would not recover. So, I stayed back in my home country and never rejoined the job in Dubai.
    (2) During my last few days of my stay, my roommate stole my credit card and use it for some purchases which I was not aware of it till 2014 when some credit card agency traced me and informed me that there is an outstanding in my credit card. I disputed but I don’t have any proof that I did not use my credit card. So I negotiated and paid/settled the card.
    (3) Now another agency is pestering me that there is an amount outstanding.

    My Query – (a) Is there any source to check whether any criminal or any other type of case is pending under my name

    (b) Is there any source to check whether their is any type of Immigration ban is there on me?

    Regards
    Vinod

    1. Vinod,
      Only immigration department can help you.
      You should always obtain clerance certificate once settled.

  131. Hello Deepak,

    I am currently working in Calibre Hardware L.L.C in Nakheel, Dubai. My Visa has been stamped on August 4 2015 and i want to change my job because i am not getting the salary as i was told during the interview. Is there any way through which i should not face the ban . please le me know ?

      1. Can You please what is the limited time in the labour contract. I am having Sales visa and my visa has been stamped on august 4 , so there any limited time i have to work so that i should not face the ban or can i leave my job now also.

  132. Hi Deepak,

    Hope you are doing well.
    First of all I would like to thank you for doing doing such a great job.

    I want to ask you about labour ban and here is my condition.

    I am working in a non-free zone company in sharjah as a Web Designer for 1.5 years and on my visa my position is written “sales executive” recently my company wants to terminate me because they said they don’t have enough resource to pay my salary hence I can look for another job and my current salary is AED 4000 and I got an offer form a company in dubai which is FZ LLC company and they are offering me AED 6500. I want to mention here that I dont have bachelor degree I only have my matriculation certification (attested). I already spoke with Ministry of labour help line they told me that I’ll face an automatic ban when my visa is cancelled which is removable but I am just worried because I have only my matriculation certificate. and I also want to mention that my contract in my current company is unlimited. So do I need to worry about ban in my case or not??

    Thank in advance.

    1. Syed,
      For your new salary you may not have issue with labour ban.
      Also if you join a free zone, there may be no labour ban applicable.
      However, depends which free zone you are joining.

  133. I have unlimited contact in which my boss wrote Salary Aed 700 but i am getting Aed 1500. i came in UAE on company’s visa 26-Sep-2014 but they stamped my visa on passport in 14 Nov. I am Bcom. Now an other company is offering me above 3000. Now can you tell me about ban ?

    1. Naveed,
      If you do not complete your contract, you will face labour ban.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae

  134. Do they ban maids in UAE who resign before contract ends and wants return to her country???

    1. Ford,
      Maids do not have labour ban. But they can be banned at immigration level for violation!!

  135. Hi Deepak,

    I am working as an Engineer with an LLC company under limited contract for past 3.5 years.My visa got renewed 5 months back.My current company is in Ras al khaimah free zone and my visa is free zone visa, i am having a salary of 6000 AED here.Now i got a new job with a salary of 20000 AED and i have submitted my resignation with one month notice period. Now my company is not ready to relieve me by this time. What should i do now. Is there any possibility that company can give labour ban for me.

    Awaiting your reply

  136. Dear deepak i am working last three years in same company if i am resign can i face ban problem? My contract is unlimited can u tell me your expereience about this ?

  137. hi deepak..

    I am here in al rigga dubai for a n half month. I am holding a visit visa. its been a three week I sign a offer latter n they r processing my entry primit visa but 5 days ago I got a call from a good company again n they r offering me a good salary package .. can I talk to my company ,a, to cancel my entry primit visa to continue for company ,b, .. ?

    is there any ban for me If I tell them to cancel my entry primit visa cos they told me yesterday they will call me within 2week for exit .. pls help me as so as possible I really want join the compaby ,b,

    thank u deepak..
    [email protected] plss pls reply me

  138. hi,
    i was working in real estate company on commission basis and they put my basic salary in contract 5000aed now they are going to close their company and i have NOC from their side.i got new job salary is 4475aed.what i should do to remove labour ban???
    plz guide me with good answer bcz i am worried about this thing.thanks

    1. Mudassar,
      I don’t think if the company is closing, you will have any labour ban.

  139. Hi mr. Deepak,

    Can someone explain it to me the 1 year labour ban? Because right now i’m working 1 month in my company. I tried to resign but they are asking me to pay 4000 dirhams and i will be having 1 year ban. Why like this?

  140. Hi Deepak
    I’m working at house as a driver and then my boss still let me do the things their in house, but i got already licence and i’m working for her than a 1year and 4months. So, i decide to go and not continuing my contract for 2years. And then she threatened me that she will banned me or block list in all gcc country. So what should i do. Even i’d pay her for the expenses of my license and yet she bring me back here in my agency. And my agency told me also if i really want to go my country i will pay for my ticket and have ban me.

    1. Bea,
      I do understand your concern. But got confused with the last sentence. What are you looking for?

  141. hi deepak ..
    i avail amnesty 2012 -13 and i applied for the visit visa got rejected and said its life ban.. is it true amnesty seekers will never enter uae anymore ???

  142. Helle there i am working i am company holding free zone visa from last 6 months. Now i got a new employer. So if i resign would i get ban.

  143. I am woking in freezone company i have an emergency so i going for leave after that i dnt want to come so what should i do suugest can i send resgination through mail or suggest me some thing

    1. Raheem,
      Better to submit resignation and make yourself clear from the beginning.
      I do not recommend doing anything like you have mentioned.
      Think also of the company that depends on you for the work.

  144. Hi dear.my job in marketing company DU telecom marketing .OK no salary only commition. I m daily morning 7.am start job and after 10 pm night finish my job .daily full time job but my income only 800 to 1000 dhs.can I job change if possible. And no ban ???????? Please help me.thanks

  145. Dear All
    With due respect,recently i got ban for one year from UAE and while i am coming back doing immigration in Dubai airport i asked them about the stamp reason they said no problem you can visit after one year

    But i heard that this might be life time ban from entry in UAE. But i didn’t make any mistake in my 11 years there in UAE.

    Will you please help me out regarding this problem.Is there anything exist like this ban.

      1. Dear Mr.Deepak
        So how i can get the details for this one year ban and also i wanna ask, is it normal thing when somebody ban from UAE for one year should give eye scan and fingerprints and secondly is there any way to left this ban before completing one year.

        PLEASE DO REPLY

        1. Fateh,
          No, when you are banned for one year, you do not need to provide eye scan.
          You could further enquire in MOL and immigration.

  146. Hi deepak
    I am working with an LLC company for the past 5 months under a limited contract,i am not presently satisfied with the current profile and one of the company in hamriya free Zone is ready to take me.the salary they are offering is AED 4000.my present salary is 3000.i would like to know about there would a ban for me.from labour or by employer.whether NOC is required for me to change visa.your quick response will be a great help

  147. Hi Deepak.
    I was working with exhibition company as marketing assistant with a salary of 5000.its a Dubai 2 years visa.i have got a new job in my hand.i have resigned from my company and I have serve notice period of 1 month which company has given me resignation acceptance.
    I haven’t completed my 2 years Dubai visa contract and my company is putting me a ban of 1 year.
    My new company is free zone.
    Can my new company will be able to issue me a free zone visa even thought I got 1 year ban on Dubai visa.?
    Awaiting for your reply.

    1. Aarif,
      If it is limited contract and you have ban, then you may not be able to join even free zones!!

  148. Hi mr deepak
    I have been 1 year in my company under freezone visa and I got a job in other company, I resigned but my company threatening me to give a ban,, I didn’t finish my notice period coz they ask me to stop coz I have absent coz of sick plss give me an advice I don’t know what I do

    1. Reinelyn,
      I am not aware of free zone laws.
      However, ban for no reason is punishable.

  149. Hi deepak sir,
    Sir currently am doing a job in taxi co. As taxi driver my contract is limited and only 5 months completed as doing job I have resigned as emergency without one month period because my co doesn’t accept resign when they know about new job offer. I have a new job offer at Free zone government job after cancelation maybe 1 year ban or 6 months ban is it possible after leaving with ban to home country can I came back here in the ban period please inform me about

    1. Sibghat,
      You will need to ask the company as taxi companies have separate laws being semi government companies linked to RTA.

  150. Dear Deepak,

    You have helped in in past as well and would be thankful if you could support me in this situation.

    Recently 4 months back I have joined a job in Abu Dhabi with Salary of 16000 AED with Unlimited contract. But their is some serious problems going on in this company which was not expected before I join. Anyhow now that I have my visa stamped in this company I still managed to find one good offer in Jebel Ali Free Zone.

    So now what will be the consequences??? I have some question

    1. I have a probation period of 6 months which says either party can terminate the contract without any notice period… Is it that i can leave immediately??? As i have completed only 4 months in this company and still on probation.
    2. Will it post a ban on me???? I think so
    3. Ban for how long?
    4. As I am finding Jebel Ali Free Zone job with salary of 20000 (I am not a graduate but) so will it be possible that I will get a visa or still do I have to serve the ban period???
    5. I have my wife and Kid on my sponsorship. What about them? will they also have a ban???

    1. Bilal,
      1. It depends on your contract and what is written about notice period during probation.
      2. It won’t apply for the salary you have .
      3. No ban, I guess.
      4. What is the position offered?
      5. You need to cancel them first in order to cancel your visa. No, they won’t have Ban!

  151. HI Mr. Deepak,
    I have seen your expertise on visas and immigration related matters. It is on this regard that I wanted to ask for some advise/answers on some question I have.

    My brother in law works in a limited contract company. He completed only 3 and half years in service and he resigned.

    After cancellation, he was given 1 year MOL ban.

    We tried to apply visit visa through the company im working in JAFZA Freezone. I believed that 1 year labour ban can still apply for a visit visa right?

    Unfortunately, when we applied for a 1 month visit visa, immigration has rejected it.

    Is there possibility for this case to be approved and be issued a visit visa?

    Your reply asap is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks a lot

    Juvy

    1. Juvilyn,
      Usually this is not the case. This is news to me.
      But as you know, the laws and regulations change very often.

  152. Dear sir,
    Currently I am working in Dubai as a programmer from last four months, I am not satisfy with this job and I got another job in Abudhabi . Currently I have 6000 and new company offered 6000 + accommodation food and transportation . I was completed MCA. I am worrying about UAE labour ban. Is it possible to avoid labour ban?

  153. Mr. Deepak,

    Good day!

    I am working in a Private Company for only 6months, under Limited Contract. Now, I am planning to resign and I am aware that I will have a automatic 6months Ban and it depends on the company if they will give me another 6 months ban. I just want to ask in case I will be facing a 1 year Labour Ban, am I still be able to come to UAE holding a Tourist/Visit Visa while I have 1 year labour ban?

    1. Isabella,
      If you have labour ban, you could visit UAE on visit visa/tourist visa.

  154. Dear sir, I was in sharjah (holding free zone visa), but when I got good job out side free zone in sharjah i resigned my current job and break contract of 2 years in 4 months. now i am in my home country to waiting a visa from my new employer, but my new employer saying that my visa rejected 2 times from labor department. and the did not gave any visa processing document to me. so, any ban enforced on me?

  155. Hi Deepak,

    Iam a MBA degree holder and my contract is unlimited. I completed only 2 months and am still under my probation period… Last week my management informed me to look for other vacancies on the account of cost cutting in my company. So pls advice will i face a 6 months ban.. It not my fault though…. Is NOC alone enough or even the company which is offering me new job should give me 12000 salary to lift my 6 months ban ???

  156. Dear Deepak,

    Hope you are doing good.

    First of all really thanks for your wonderful help for all people.

    I wrote you before my queries but you did not answered me. Well, no issue as there are lot of queries you answer every day. So i can understand.

    I am working in a trading company in Industrial Area, Sharjah, UAE. A privately owned small company. I have not completed six month here but i want to resign. I know there is a ban if before contract end we resign.

    My question is….:

    Here my salary was 4500 AED with no commission..nothing more than that. Now a company from Ajman Free Zone offered me 5000 AED with some commission as per sales (i am in Sales).

    1. In case of limited or unlimited contracts (both) …. should i get the ban of 6 month or 1 year?
    2. If i accept the employment in Ajman Free Zone…ban will be removed or it will be still there….if there how can i remove if not there then what documents i will need for new employment…
    3. Salary / designation has any impact on ban as i am Bachelor degree holder (attested)…and current visa status is Sales Executive?
    4. Can my old employer bane me completely if he want in order to stop my employment within UAE……as i have no legal case..nothing like that….just resigning before 6 month due to financial cause and will join new company for the same cause.

    Kindly must update me for these points…. your fastest approach is required for me..

  157. Dear deepak

    i have BBA (hons) degree. did i get ban if resign my current job. i have just completed 3 months.

      1. dear deepk
        i have in dubai for 6 year and left dubai 5 year before now i apply vist visa n immigration refuse to approve they said he have a ban from previous compmny nad they file there i have done ffruad with them ,
        can you guide me from where i can dressed this issue n come back there
        thanx
        awaiting for good respose

  158. Hi Deepak,

    I have been working for 9 months in a Free Zone Visa at Silicon Oasis. Is it ok for me to change jobs without a Ban within a year?

  159. Hello Deepak sir, Its almost 7month i am working in super market,but i dnt like these job.sir i have complete graduation from India. I want to cancel my visa,if i do that my company will ban me for 1year.my question is that is there any procedure to stop my 1year ban.

  160. Hi Deepik you are doing really a great work.
    Deepik i need some help, actually i am working with sharjah based company from last 2.5 months ,company did not able to get my visa stamped, i am done through medical, company offered me 4000 AED they not providing me accommodation , my visa category is Accounts General. Company not following any of the rule, and i am thinking to quit and apply for another company please help me out that whether i stamp my visa and quit or quit earlier , im asking this regarding ban issue.

    Best Regards:
    Ammar

  161. hi. I have two questions

    1 .I am new in UAE, iv been employed by the bank 3months ago, i need to change jobs However I do not hold any degree certificate, will I get a ban if I move to a new job now ?

    2.my fiancée and I are planning to get married so I can move to husband visa ,will that get me a ban as well?

    1. Tebatso,
      1. labour ban may be applicable.
      2. Yes, labour ban is applicable irrespective of visa!!

  162. dear Deepak I want to ask ” I was working with a trading llc company on mechanical engineer visa,
    with basic salary of 5000 aed . I got terminated after 4 months ( under probation period ) by the company.
    Now I am getting offer in trading company on machine operator visa with 3500 aed basic.
    I want to ask
    1. will I avoid ban cause previous profession was mechanical engineer and company terminated me.
    2. in case of ban what documents I must have to remove ban .
    thx.

    1. Waqas,
      1. Do you have NOC??
      2. Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  163. Hi Deepak,

    I am an engineer. However I started my career as Admin Assistant. In my visa, position mentioned is Clerk. My current salary is 2500. I have been working here for last 4 months.

    Now I got a good Job as Technical Engineer with a salary of AED 6800.

    Will be there any labour ban for me. Please advise.

  164. Hi Deepak Sir My name is Thakur. From last 3 months i am working in Sharjah its a contracting compnay .I resigned from the company because of its bad condition.But owner don’t like they want me to work there .If not like that they will put 1 year ban without any reason .Please help me and tell me what to do in this situation

    1. Thakur,
      I am not sure in what way I could help!
      There must be a good reason for 1 year ban!!

  165. Dear
    I was working on a unlimited contract with a trading company in sharjah… i resigned after 7 months of my contract n left the job in good manner n my x boss canceled my visa without putting any additional ban or any thing… i got abother job as a sales manager n my salary is suppose to be 12500 aed so my new employer applied fr my visa on designation of sales manager it got rejected.. so we tried taking long term visit visa tht also got rejected 3 times for security reason my whole family is in uae so my father went to GHQ dubai police CID department they said my name is clear thrs no case against me.. so my father went back to immigration n they just said he cant come to uae they are nt sayin ne thing else… thr ws another guy there he said its blocked frm abudhabi
    Please not my record is clean
    I canceled my visa n left UAE before 30 days n the v next day we started to apply fr my visa n it got rjected please cn u think of any possible reasons n how cn i get it solved ???

    1. Waqas,
      Sorry I can’t offer anything here! Your only option is to visit the concerned department.

      1. hi sir
        just i want to know iam working since 8 years same work .so apply ban for me

  166. Hi Deepak,

    I worked in Abu Dhabi for 5 months. Then came to India for vacation. I could not return due to emergency and resigned from India. 3-4 months later, I settled the expenses with my employer and got the Experience letter from them.

    I want to know if there could be any absconding case? Can I come back to UAE again in future forvisit/transit?

    Will there be issues to get visa for other countries?

    1. Sid,
      Only the company and immigration officials could confirm whether you have absconding case filed against you.
      If you have absconding case against you, you may not be able to enter UAE.
      I don’t think you will have troubles with other countries.

      1. Thanks Deepak,

        Is it possible for them to file absconding case? I read somewhere that employer can file absconding if the employee is in UAE. I was never in UAE after I put my resignation from India.

        I also settled the minimum dues and got the experience letter from them

        1. Hi Deepak,

          I contacted the MOL and they informed me that the entry permit/visa has been cancelled.
          There is no abscond reporting at MOL and also no labour ban as of now.

          However, they could not five details on immigration ban if any.

          Can there be an immigration ban if there is no abscond reporting at MOL?

        2. Sid,
          Yes and no.
          I don’t think they’d have filed absconding case as you have settled your case.

  167. Hi good day sir,which ban i can get if i’ll leave the Semi-Gov’t company by annual leave and go back to my origin without resigning. Is it still possible for me to come back in UAE after a certain period of ban. And there is no chance for me also to move to private company from Semi-Gov’t company? Thank you very much and have a nice day.

    1. Jao,
      You may be reported as absconding if you do such a thing.
      After that, you will not be able to visit UAE.

      1. Thank you for your reply sir. One more thing sir, what if there is private company willing to hire me,is it possible to move or is there any other way i can do to lift the ban or to pay to lift the ban? Thank you.

        1. Jao,
          Read:http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  168. Hello Deepak,

    I am currently looking for a job in UAE.
    If i get a job where the company is providing my Visa and if in case i quit the job in middle without completing 2 years.
    one thing is i will have a ban for 6 months . other than this is there anything the company will impose on me.

    1. Sahana,
      In terms of imposing, do you mean any costs?
      No, they can not impose any costs.

  169. Hello Mr. Deepak,

    If I have 1 year labor ban can I still obtain visit visa within UAE?

    thanks,

    JOEL

  170. hii sir gd mrng

    sir my visa is going to complete on 02.09.2015 theis is 2 years visa i completed bt my company gave to me to sign on labour visa cancellation paper, but the thing is on the paper they mention that work permit will not issue upto 6 months in UAE … in asked my company pro his saying that it will be automatic ban in UAE..

    HOW IST HAPPENS SIR
    PLZ CAN U SAY ANY SUGGESTION AND HELP ME TO SOLVE IT
    THANK U SIR

    1. Raghu,
      Please read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

      1. dear sir
        My visa cancel in absconding case
        One year labor & immigration ban on me
        I left UAE dated 16 Jan 2016.
        Now i asked question one year ban automatically remove ?
        Right now i apply visit visa or not.
        Or suggest me where i check ban status.

  171. hi
    i want to ask that ……i have clerk visa i was doing my job from nine month and now i want to leave my job and want to open my own company in free zone investor visa …..my previous job is not giving me NOC letter ….they will cancel my visa but not providing noc …..can u tell me if i want to open my company in free zone ban will apply on me or not plzz answer as soon as possible very urgent
    rgds

  172. Hi I am applying for a K1 visa going to USA and I am currently holding limited employment visa and it will expire on 2016. Does the immigration give me a ban if I leave the country for marriage?

  173. Hiii Deepak

    Without resignation if v leave to our country can i come in visit visa?its almost 5 years….

  174. Dear Deepak,
    I had started a Company in RAK Freezone in May 2014, but unfotunately couldn’t start business as my appointed Manager cheated me & now its been 3 months above the expiry of my company licence. Kindly tell me am I blacklisted or will I face a ban due to not renewing the company licence..Awaiting your kind reply.
    Thank you
    Regards

  175. Hi Deepak,

    This is regarding a information i need related to termination of contract. Would be grateful if you please revert.

    I am a Electrical engineer (Degree Holder), my degrees are attested with UAE embassy and presently i am working with engineering consultancy firm where i completed 8 months out of which my probation was 6 months which is finished. Please note this is my first job in UAE and i am under unlimited contract.

    Now i got another opportunity with a salary of 12000 AED. Can you please tell me will there be a six months ban if i switch the job now.

    Thanks,
    Amit.

  176. hi i was working as an nail technician on a salon here in UAE , then only now they was terminated me because of my absences i was only completed 6 months and when i ask for the ticket they say they will not provide anything .. the question is how was that ? i have ban for 6 months so how will i go back to my country or to find new job ?

    1. Bell,
      If it was a termination, you must be provided with air ticket!
      Ban is automatic.

  177. Hi Deepak!
    I have been working in a company under limited contract for 9 months. I want to resign. Which options do i have to do it not having a ban? Should i move to free zone or start my own company…etc?
    Thank you!

    1. Dima,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  178. Hı sırhow i can check ban and how i Will remove ban . I think I have ban bcz i take loan and i go my country and not come baCK bcz i have problem my country.now i want to go back UAE how i can remove pls help

    1. Peter,
      That will be immigration ban and travel ban. You need to check with immigration and your bank whether they have filed any complaint against you.

  179. Hello All

    Any body want to lift immigration or Labor ban , Please contact me i will help you my cousin is Lawyer in Dubai and he already lift banned for above 1000 of peoples..

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  180. Sir, I am on a unlimited contract with an International Company thru an agency. My contract states that I am only on a AED 4000 financing scheme dependent on target and with a monthly salary of 1 AED. I started working last June 1 however my resident visa states June 27. If I wanted to transfer to another job or I got an offer from another company, what should be the minimum offer or contract details of the new job to be able to transfer to the said job.. FYI I have a bachelor’s degree.

    1. Georgi,
      Sorry for the delay in replying. I was out of station for couple weeks.
      You may face labour ban if you shift jobs without completing the contract.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  181. If a lady cancelled her visa from previous company and did not complete 2 years. She was holding a position of Operations Manager in the previous company. She is planning to join the new company as Secretary with a salary of 5000. Will she get a labour ban? If so, how can this be lifted?

    1. Jijo,
      Labour ban will apply. Designations do not matter.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  182. Hai Depak,

    One of my friend is a kallivalli in UAE for the last 7 years. She is from Philippines. When she is going back she will get life ban. Then can she come back to UAE on a husband visa? Please reply me.

    Thanks

  183. Hai dearz,

    i had joined one company in Abu dhabi on June 2015, till now I am not getting salary and the other employees salary is already pending from May. My question is : Can I give resign to this cvompany, if I resigned did I get a ban? What I need to do avoid ban?

    1. Sajid,
      You should first file a complaint against the company in MOL.
      Then you could resign once the decision is made.

  184. Hi Deepak,

    My friend was called here by a restaurant. They said that he will be working in the restaurant but after the exit and re-entry, restaurant manager told him that he has to work in his house as domestic servant. At this, he got scared and ran away. Restaurant manager kept his Passport and other documents in his custody and declared him absconder. Now, since then, he is living without any documents (more than a year now). We want to pay his total fines and get his passport and ID etc. back. What should we do now?

  185. Hi,
    I was living in Dubai for 13 years. 2 years ago my employer delayed on renewing my visa and after submitting my app it got rejected. We tried so many times but no chanse. Due to this point that my family were in Dubai and also My wife was pregnant I could not leave them alone and did not exit for 2 years. During these days I was jobless and staying home. My wife was partner in a company and was working instead of me. After sometimes I tired and decided to go awir immigration to talk and solve my issue. But they did not even listen and send me to jail and scanned my eyes and deported me. Now my wife and 3 kids are there and I am out of dubai for two month. There is only on exit stamp on my passport. I do not know if I am ban or not? If yes for how long?! And how can I remove and come back to my family?! Please advise the solution and logical reason.

    Thank you very much

    1. Mori,
      If they have done iris scan, this could mean you may have a life ban.
      To get more clarity, it is better for your representative to visit immigration and check.

      1. But Why life time? what did i do?
        really if it is matter of overstay i could pay the penalties? although my Sponsor saying they did not absconding me but what is this huge punishment for me?

  186. Sir, good evening. My 2 years unlimited contract will end on November 2015. And i am planning not to renew nd tender my resignation after completing the 2 year contract. but due to the change in the Sponsor name they told me they need to cancel my current visa and place it with new one. Now it was already been cancelled. I am holding the New entry Work Visa with the stamp of “change status”. I called the MOL and as per their system my contract was cancelled. What will be the possible implications of this? Will i have labour ban? thank you

    1. Rosch,
      It is treated as a new sponsor.
      You should make sure you get this change done in writing from your company.

  187. Hello Dipak,

    I am currently working in Dubai Airport Free Zone . I have unlimited contract and currently I am on Probation Period. I have completed 5 Months . I got another opportunity from another Dubai based company in Dubai Media City. If I will resign can I join another organization or is there any ban on it?

    Thanks
    nilesh

  188. Hello Deepak,

    I am an employer, I took on a manager for my business in January after being released from his company، he did his medical last week and we still didn’t stamp or get his MOL contract yet. He informed me that he would like to resign as he has found a better offer from NBAD for 13k.

    I have paid all his visa costs up till now and will be left without a manager again but I cannot force someone who doesn’t want to work for me to work.
    My question is will there will be an automatic ban applicable?

    1. AK,
      No, since he is joining a semi government organisation, even if there is ban, it will not be applicable.

  189. HI

    My friend is working in a llc company for last 8 months as engineer and having a salary of 3500 AED, but now due to the lack of project the company suggest him to leave the job, and another company in dubai is willing to give him a job as engineer for salary 4000 AED, present company is ready to give the NOC to this change,

    Can you suggest this is valid or not?
    if valid please give the proper instructions to be followed.

    Can he work the new company without change the visa along with NOC only?

    1. Manu,
      With NOC, he could avoid labour ban.
      Let him take the termination letter as well as NOC.

  190. Hi Sir, how to lift lifetime ban imposed by the employer for absconding. This has happened to one of my friend who has completed her two years contract and got some good offer from the new employer and the previous employer made a complaint against her in immigration whereas she has valid proof with her of completion and she completed her contract as per the T&C with honesty and yet she has sent to home country now. Kindly advice what steps should she take to find the justice for herself.

    Thank You.
    -Ankur

    1. Ankur,
      What was the basis of complaint?
      You could file a counter claim with immigration on her behalf.
      There must be a valid proof to file such requests with immigration.

      1. Her previous employer made a complaint in immigration that she is absconding from work. Whereas she didn’t and had complete her contract in full with honesty. She has all valid proofs with her.

  191. Most Respected sir,
    Just i want to know last 27 months to till now i working in security compny llc. I finish my first limited visa 14 april 2015.same time i renewed my visa same compny but now i find new job in sharja. Let me please if i give the resing then i recived any ban from labour court or company? Thanks

  192. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    Just want to ask if I got 6months labor ban can i still get the 3 months tourist visa . Will the 3 months visit visa will be deducted to 6 months labor ban or 6months labor ban means I need to be out of the UAE for 6monhts or just not to be employed within 6 months but still can stay in UAE. Your quick response will be highly appreciated.

    Thanks and Regards,
    Renev

    1. Renev,
      yes, when you have 6 month labour ban, you can visit UAE on tourist/visit visa.
      But you can not work for any company under MOL. You could fine work in Free zone.
      But certain free zones may not consider you if you have labour ban.

      1. Hi Mr Deepak …
        i have a Q plz …
        im now terminated from my job .. can i work for new Employer after Visa cancel ? they notify me about that and i found new job in dubai … can i work at the new employer and get new visa before i leave the country ? what can i do in that situation ? im asking about after cancel my visa can i start new work before i leave to aviod ban ?
        thanks alot …..

        1. Abdo,
          You need labour approval and visa to work for a new company.
          Working without visa is illegal.

          1. Thank You My friend .. im asking if the new employer will give Visa and a Contract .. can i Stay in the Country Until i get the new visa from the new company ? the Old company said they will give the Passport to me in the Airport and cancel the visa from there .. new company can give to me new Visa before cancel the Old one Or what ? they told me they have Free zone visa .. So They can give to me New Visa without Ban ? and i Know i cant work without Visa , How can i Take this Approval ? Sorry For Inconvenience My Friend But am Really Confused :$ .. Thank U again …

  193. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    I’m working in Dubai in a LLC Company as an Administrative Office from April, 2015 under unlimited contract and the total salary is: 8,000/- kindly advise me if I resign serving with 30 days notice before completion of two years; I will be having 06 Months Labour Ban? If I get same designation job with same salary in any another LLC Company.
    If the ban will be there what are the provisions and your advice to avoid the ban with the same salary.

    Thanking you in anticipation.
    Regards,
    Kumar

  194. Hello.I have a small problem which i hope you can answer.I had some medical issues due to which i resigned from present job.I have a loan of 40k from a bank.My 4 installment bounced due to lack of money.So i recently paid of 4 installment in under 1 month(after the bank called me) ,and from next month is gonna be 1 payment per month as it used to be .So the guy who called me told me i was blacklisted in central bank.What does it actually mean do you have any idea?Will i have any issue if i am gonna join any government or private job?will i have any issue at getting visa or its just i cant leave the country etc ?(I have never traveled out of uae btw)
    Hope you can answer me or lead to where i can find more info on this .
    Thank you
    Good day.

    1. Pervaiz,
      Yes, you might face troubles with the job as the security checking with government/semi government is strict these days.
      Also note that the financial institution may also file a police case against you which will result in criminal case.
      If they have filed a police case, you will not be able to travel outside UAE.

  195. Dear sir ,
    I work as sales assistant in grocery in Abu Dhabi but the company don’t give any benefit such as medical card and no holiday pay and no concern to their staff I’m work 5 months in this company my question is if I resign what kind of ban they give to me and also how many months I can make resign and find another job thanks you sir

  196. Iam on limited contract completed only 11 months.Got an offer from govt .
    If I resign what type of ban I will receive.How will I compensate with the current employer,does I need to pay 45 days salary.

      1. Sindhu,
        If it is labour ban there should not be any problem if the Government Hospital is OK with that!

  197. hi deepak !
    i recently joined a private company, i was on a student visa before and i canceled that upon there request to process new visa , as soon i changed my visa there attitude was changed too , as they told me to travel to the other emirates which they havent informed me before and some other issues too .. my visa isnt stamped till now will i still get the ban if they cancel me ? 6months or 1 year ? labor , emmigration or both ? and can i file a complaint at MOL ?
    Thanks 🙂

    1. Mani,
      Labour Ban is automatically applied. What complaint are you going to file?

  198. Hi Deepak,

    I have some query related to my Labour contract, I am working under husband sponsorship and my Labour contract is under DWC, I want to shift to new job and by August 17th, its going to be 6 months, i want to know whether i have pay any amount to employer as training expenses because in my offer letter its mention if employee is not completing 6 months ( Freezone Labour Contract) , then they will have pay 5000 AED as company Training Expense. Please suggest for the same.

  199. Good Evening. Currently i am working in one private company in abu dhabi for past three month. I got offer from semi government company so i planned to resign my current job. But the management saying if you doing like this we will do it for u as a Immigration for one year. So let me know the company have rights to do like that.

  200. I was working as Sales Manager in a private company. After working 5 years on limited contract, due to a dispute I filed a labour case in AD labour court in July 2014 and my labour and visa expired in November 2014 during the proceedings of the court. I have got a new job offer as Business Development Manager in June 2015 and I went to labour to cancel my labour to join new company. At the time of cancelation labour told me that they will put ban for one year because my labour is expired more then 6 months (expired on Nov.2014). Now what to do? I can not work in the new company and now my family visa is also expired and now I can not renew it

    Please help and tell me what should I do now??

    1. Shakeel,
      If MOL has given you their decision, you should abide by that.
      Since you have overstayed on you visa, you will also need to pay fine which is roughly 25 dirhams per day.
      You should approach MOL to reconsider their decision.

  201. Dear Mr. Deepak

    I am working in a Travel tourist LLC in ajman from march 2015 . I have unlimited contract. If I migrate to another company after 1 year, is there any labor ban?

  202. Hi,i just want to help my friend,she’s asking for some question,she was working in dubai before then she resigned and went back to our country,but she left her car without settelling it,the car loan is 4 years but she paid 17 months only,i just want to know if she can go back to dubai without facing any problem,do you think she is permanently ban in dubai or not.

    1. Jhon,
      That depends on whether the bank has filed a police case against the person or not!

  203. Hi,

    I am currently working for a government agency, they say that they will give 1 year immigration ban if I resign without finishing my contract. But I heard that if I transfer to a Freezone company the immigration ban will not be applicable. How true is this?

    1. Kenneth,
      What you have heard is wrong.
      If you have immigration ban, you will not be able to obtain employment visa in UAE.

  204. Hello,

    Deepak, I haven’t received any reply from you.
    Need your help please.

    I had posted on 25th July.

    Regards.
    Ankush

  205. Hi,

    my company is situated in dubai. it is a food company. the behaviour of my boss is not good. i have joined the company in march 2015 what is the consequences if i resign from the company? and also let me know the consequences if the company terminate me? kindly note i am in probation period.

    1. Satyam,
      If you are under probation, company can terminate you without any reason.

      Engage in a meaningful discussion, Visit: http://forum.emiratesdiary.com

  206. Dear Deepak,

    I wanted to resign from my current company as they don’t have any challenging work to do. I also have an offer from India and Planning to move there.

    Having an unlimited contract and my 1 year period will end in mid September.

    1. Will I face any other Ban apart from Labour ban ? (Labour ban is for 6 months right ?)
    2. Do I have to pay any visa expenses, is it a law here in dubai ? if Yes how much does it cost for visa ?

    Waiting for your reply.

    Thank you 🙂

  207. Hi deepak,

    I got employment offer from the company in uae. at the time of interview employer told me the visa process will take 6 weeks. but 13 weeks completed, till now they didn’t complete my visa. i spoke to company officials they told engineer visa not available now and we submitted documents for labour approval. i got other offer also. is it possible to go new employer? (i had given my original certificate to the employer)

    1. Saran,
      If your labour approval is under process, you can not take up other offers.
      You should ask the company to cancel the process.

  208. Hi deepak,
    I got employment offer from the company in uae. at the time of interview employer told me the visa process will take 6 weeks. but they didn’t complete my visa after 1

    1. Saran,
      Think you have not completed your query!!

      Be part of a community at Emirates Diary Forum. Browse, ask a question at the latest feature of Emirates Diary. Visit: http://forum.emiratesdiary.com

  209. Hi sir my employment visa validity one year expire i get one year immigration and labour ban is this possible I enter visit visa uae or when 1 year finish ban in get easily visit visa please help me

    1. Sana,
      If you have immigration ban you may not be able to enter UAE.
      If you have labour ban, you could enter UAE but may not be able to work.

  210. Hi Deepak,

    Am working for LLC company & my salary is AED 4500 pm, being MBA in Marketing + 11 years of experience in shipping industry.
    If i get job in Free Zone or any LLC company with salary of AED 7000+, than will there be 6month labor ban?
    What if my current employer refuse to give me NOC & also ask me for visa cancellation fees (approx AED 7000/-)
    How can i fight for NOC and how can i avoid paying Visa cancellation fees.

    Please help

  211. Hi Deepak,

    I had joined a company in april 2015, what if i get a job in government company(Sector) will there be ban for me or what should i do?

    Please suggest.

    Thanks

    1. brahim,
      Labor ban is automatic. However, if you get job in government organisation, ban may not be applicable.
      However, it is up to the new company to consider you if you have labour ban.

  212. hi,

    i am working one of the semi-government. i already clear my credit card payment and now no any balance and inform bank for cancellation but as per them they will give the no dues latter after 48 days. can it affect during immigration or what should i have to keep with me to show them during exiting UAE.

    1. Gohel,
      I don’t think that will affect.
      Did you default and was a case filed against you?
      Take your latest credit card statement with you when you travel.
      Yes, it takes up to 45 days to clear the credit card.

  213. Hi Deepak ,
    I am working under limited contract in an llc company and I completed 1 year and 10 months here, my contract period will finish in Sep 24, 2015. Now I got job with salary of 7k+. The deadline date of joining they provided is 1st Sep. If I leave my current company before my contract period, is there any chances of getting BAN???
    If yes, what type of ban it will be ?
    is there any way to lift the ban ?
    profession mentioned in visa is Civil Engineer.

    1. Arjun,
      Ban is automatic. You could avoid it: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  214. Hi deepak sir,

    I am working in a company for about 5month now and another competitor company has offered me a better position and salary. I am a engineer and present company has appointed me as sales executive with low salary,
    my new company is ready to give me 12000 AED salary as per the Labour law.

    But my concern is that if my present company gives any complain against me will that be a problem please advice me ?

    Also is the No objection Letter mandatory from the company i work now?

  215. Hi Deepak,
    Hope your are doing good.I have new employment visa 2 weeks ago and as of now my tourist visa is not expired .Due to the working atmosphere I plan to leave the company and join on another company.I have not done my medial and no visa has stamped on my passport n if I leave the company will I get any ban.
    Appreciate your earliest reply.

    1. Mary,
      How could you have both employment visa as well as tourist visa?
      When they applied for your employment visa, the tourist visa is cancelled!
      If you have a labour approval, you will face labour ban.

  216. Hi deepak,

    I am in visit visa right now but i already started working in a company (for a week) and my employment visa is already processed. I just want to know if i will get labour/ employment ban if i decided not to continue working in that company.

  217. I am currently working under labor visa. just got new job offer under immigration visa and they need me after 2 weeks if ever i did not complete the notice period in the current employer can the company put me immigration ban? or If I will just give them 14 days notice them i will pay the rest is it possible or please advise the best thing to do so they can release me smoothly.

    1. Chloe,
      You should talk to your existing company to reduce the notice period. That’s the best thing.
      You will not get immigration ban. What type of contract are you on?

  218. Sir
    Iam having Credit card and Loan dues for which I attended Court and Jail in some case completed court sentence my cheated Me if there is Ban I cant travel other countries kindly suggest me 9am poor man
    thanks
    Raju

  219. Dear Sir,
    i came to DXB this year may 15th on visit visa, and i found a job and they changed my visa in to working and they sent me to oman and changed my visa as emplyment visa, my contract is for 2 years, my question is
    i am still on my probation now i want to resign from my company, is there ban for me?
    how many years of ban?
    is it possible to come back to dxb with visit or tourist visa?
    still my passport is at immigration my company has given that for visa stamp,

    please advise me

  220. Hi deepak ,
    Iam working under limited contract in an llc company and iam in probation period , now i got job in govt company, so will i get 1 yr mol ban if i resign now ? Will the govt companies can lift it ?

  221. Hi,

    I am currently working at a company however i am under a visa and insurance of my parents.
    My labour card is about to expire and they require my parents details in order to renew it.
    I have a limited contract.
    Can i leave the company as the labour card has expired or does the contract bind me?
    Will i face a ban?

    1. Brooke,
      You must serve notice period as per your contract and then cancel your labour card.
      However, it is better to complete your contract and resign.
      If you complete your contract, there will be no labour ban.

  222. Hi DEEPAK
    My labor is expiry on 01/08/2015. I don’t want to renew. I informed to company on05/07/2015 my contract is limited as per HR he told me u work here for 3 month more in company this u have in contract 3 month notice .my 5th year on same company which is finishing 1st on august. Hr is telling they willput immigration ban on me if I will not finsish3 month can u tell.me this is legal

  223. my respecting sir,
    my name is sai kumar. i was working in rotana hotels at dubai. 2014 march 1 i went to vacation to india. after my vacation i couldn’t come back to dubai proper time. after 5month i came to dubai but airport police catch and put one day in airport. then they cancel my visa and send me back to india. my question is ..can i come back to dubai in future??

    1. Hi Deepak,

      Good day! I just resigned from the company after a week of giving me employment visa under JAFZA but I was reporting to office in Bur Dubai. I backed out since the contract given was different from the verbal communication we have agreed. I gave my passport to them right after I reported from the exit and I want to claim it back. I just resigned this Sunday but as of now, HR is telling that I should wait for their advice since they’re finalizing the process.

      Should I need to pay them the visa charges even if I have not yet signed the appointment letter and the contract? I only signed the offer letter under pressured time. After signing it, I came to senses that I was not actually happy with the mentioned terms and that I got pressured only.

      I came from cancellation and now I just resigned in a new company after a week. Since I haven’t signed the contract yet, I believe they haven’t stamped the visa on my passport. Can you enlighten me of the do’s and don’t’s? I want to know if I have the right to claim my passport back and if I should pay them the whole visa charges or only some reasonable amount for the damages?

      Just to give you overview why I turned the employment down:
      I got cancelled from my ex-company in which I just worked less a year for a new job opportunity, that is the company I just resigned recently. I resigned from my ex-company without the offer letter in hand from the new company, trusting that the verbal communication would be bind in the written contract.

      Before the day I went to exit, they gave me the offer letter that was way different from what we’ve agreed. They squeezed me why I was asking a higher salary and not telling my real previous salary, telling that they have known and checked my previous salary from my ex-company. My fault was I told them my real salary thus due to pressure and fear of being caught in dishonesty, I signed the offer. However, after hours of thinking, I planned to back out even I just signed the offer letter and passed my documents to them.

      I was in the exit and my supposed boss encouraged me that everything was ok, they talked my issue over a meeting and my salary will be settled once I came back. Again, I agreed without seeing the contract yet, believing that my salary can be worked out and changed in the new contract. If not given this promise, I backed out at that same time she’s encouraging me.

      However, after days of working, contract given is same as per my offer letter. Turned out, the supposed boss compromised something which was not as per their meeting. My supposed boss has different promise, HR says otherwise, as well as the directors. Now, I got confused to whom I should believe. I felt cheated over and over again, my fault, believing promises thru verbal and not making sure to be documented.

      Hope for your kind response about my issue. I want to be enlightened if I have some rights to fight for in this scenario.

      Thanks and regards,
      Marilee

      1. Marilee,
        Since you have clearly communicated your intention to the company, there should be no problem.
        Please keep all the communication written or email secure with you.
        Since it is JAFZA company and you have not signed any contract, they may not be able to stamp the visa.

  224. Dear Deepak,

    Kindly please advise if there would be a ban if someone is working with FZE, the visa sponsor is Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and he/she resigns after completing 11 months.

    Thank you.

  225. Hi. I have compleeted 6 month in our company. Now i got another job but the existing company ask money to cancelation. What is the role of that?

    1. Muhammed,
      You are not required to pay any money for cancellation.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/reader-mailbag-pay-visa-costs-resign

  226. hi, my company gave me a 1 yr labour ban (im on unlimited contract). am i still be eligible to go back to UAE under tourist or visit visa within that said 1 yr? And also can i still apply for freezone company? thanks in advance!

    1. Wel,
      Are you sure it is labour ban?
      If yes, you could visit UAE but can not work.

  227. Dear Sir/Madam

    i want to know that i am working in Construction company since feb 2014 (17 month) completed. if i change my job as a same salary can i face the ban. or if comany will terminate to me before my completed 2 years there s ban or no please give me advise…

    1. Ansari,
      yes, labour ban is automatic.
      If you finish your contract, there may be no labour ban.

  228. i have done my 2 years employment visa recently. How can I check employment Ban on my passport..
    Regards,
    Bilal

  229. Hello Mr. Deepak I am resign to my company i have 6mos labour ban my salary before is 1,200 now my new company offer 4000 is there any posibilities that my ban will be lifted even if my salary didn’t reach 5000? Thank you so much

  230. Hi Sir,

    Good after noon, i am working with freezone establishment with unlimited contract, my contract term is 3 years and it was going to complete in April 2017. Now i got a new offer out side freezone, is there any ban on me? or company can put any other bans on me. Kindly help me out…

  231. Dear sir,
    I re entered uae on employment visa and joined the company for 2 days ago after clearing medical and in process of visa stamping. Meanwhile i got a offer from a standard group company, so can i leave my current job assuming i m having unlimited contract. If i leave what will be the ban. My visa profession is Accountant general. Pls adivce me.

    1. Moizuddin,
      Since you already have a labour approval, you will face labour ban.

  232. HELLO SIR/MADAM,
    I AM WORKING IN UAE COMPANY VISA MY LABOUR CARD ALREADY FINISHED AND MY EMIRATES ID NOT FINISHED, CAN I GET BAN OR WHAT?
    THANKING YOU,
    SIHABUDDIN

  233. hi sir

    i just want to know if i have banned if i resign with my company because i have new employer and he offer me a good salary i have a limited visa that is good for two years now im finish 1 year and 2 months my new employer was offered me around 5000 above do you think they can lift my banned if this is my salary

    all the best
    cris

    1. Cris,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  234. Hi I m working for unlimited company and about to complete the contract and now want to swtich to other job. Will I get ban if I leave this job. I have already completed my previous contract (limited)

  235. hello deepak,

    im currently here on visit visa. i signed a contract two days back for a company.they told me to work till your visit visa ends and then they will send me a job visa.but still now i haven’t started working there.i just signed the offer letter. yesterday i went for an interview and got a better post and package. will i be able to cancel that contract or if i cancel will i get a labour ban.
    Please help with what to do.

    1. Sudi,
      If your visit visa is still valid, I am sure your old offer can be rejected.
      You can tell them that you are not interested to work.

  236. Respected sir,

    My visa going to expire coming this September(2 year) 2015/09/23. if i make resignation in my company i will get 6 month band in uae?

  237. good day sir deepak, my concern was about my legal status as a new comer in uae, i entered uae on a visit visa and i arrived from my exit last 31 May 15 on a company visa and a week after i undergone medical exams resulted to fit to work last 18 June my employer told me not to report for work starting 19 June 15 on 21 June 15 I called up Labor Department to find out that my employment contract was under process for cancellation dated 20 June 15. My employer didn’t give salary, my passport or any letter of cancellation or notice. my emirates id also still on process, found out upon calling the hotline. My question Sir was about my visa, am I already overstayed? am i having a ban? what benefits and rights do i have since my employment only started from 1June to 18,2015?what about cancellation letter or notice which was not serve.the appointment given by the immigration was on 21st June 15.is there any penalties of overstaying by then? thank you very much for the good advice.more power.

    1. Judith,
      If your visa was cancelled, you have up to 30 days to exit.
      You will have automatic labour ban.
      If you were under probation, the company need not give any notice to you.
      Penalty for overstaying beyond 30 days is AED 25 per day.

  238. Hi Deepak,
    In 2007, I had to quickly leave DXB due to unexpected turn in events. WHile leving I had some outstanding credit crd debts. After a couple of years, th bank started demanding a ransom. Eventhough I asked them for a statement, they refused to give. Anyways, last year I made enquiries and I was told that two cases were filed against me in 2 different courts in the UAE. There were judgments against me in those and through a reliable agent, I made payment of the amounts mentioned with the courts (I have receipts to prove this). Payment was made towards the end of last year. Now I would like to confirm if the travel ban is lifted because payment has been made and judgment complied with. I would like to make a trip to the UAE to visit my family and need to confirm that there are no pending issues.

    Is there any way to know that before travelling? WIll the ban be automatically lifted after payment is made?

    Appreciate your response.
    Thanks.

    1. MP,
      You should have a clearance letter from the respective banks in this case.
      The travel ban is not automatically removed and you have to contact the concerned banks for this.
      Also request them to issue the clearance letter for the settlement.

  239. hello sir i would like to ask you regarding my visa status i worked to my company within 2 years 9 months an i’m planning to resign do i have a ban?or not. thank you so much…

      1. What if after completing 2 years limited contract i continue in the same company and then leave the company after 06 months ? with higher salary still i will get ban ?

        1. Usman,
          Yes, you will get ban.
          But ultimate decision is based on MOL approval since you have already completed 1 contract.

      2. Hi dear sir my name is adnan i was working under unlimited contract in Emirates transporter company. My company terminate me and then they put me in abscond even still i am staying in company accommodation from three years .i put case against my compny in labour court and i got the judgement in my faver my visa is already expired on 16 September 2021 now i want to remove abscond and wants to go back to my country legally sir gave me advice that what i meed to do .and if i am going back to my country with abscond by deportation they can ban me for life time r for one year.

  240. I am working in an LLC company in abu dhabi area since march 2015 as a civil engineer and my pay is 7000 dhs+trnprt+accom. I am on a limited contract of 2 yrs. now I am getting an offer of more than 12000 dhs (say 15000 aed incld trnsprt and accom) in free zone area. I know I ll get the ban on breaking contract. Is the ban applicable (6mnths/1yr) in free zone also. moreover I am on clerks visa in present company. are ther anyother problems in my case I cud face…plz enlighten.

  241. Hello Sir
    Am Sufyan Ashraf from Pakistan.Am black list in 2012 due to absconding case in UAE.I try to contact my sponsor many times but Sir which cell number i have my sponsor that permanently going switched off after that Sir i apply visit visa i think may be its 2 year ban but my visa was rejected.Now sir i want to ask you what i can do next because sir i don’t have any other contact number of my sponsor so sir have any way to i pay fine to immigration and remove my ban or Sir can i apply forgive application to DUBAI Government and if yes so please sir tell me where i can apply.What is your suggestion is it possible or not?

    Regards,
    Sufyan

      1. Hi Deepak,
        Thanks for reply.Can you guide me about my cause what i can do next for removal my ban.As i tell before am black list due to absconding case please guide me how i can remove this.
        Regards,
        Sufyan

  242. i started my job nov. 2014 in my company until now and i am planning to apply in free zone, i know i will not get a labor ban right? but i just wanna know if the company will ask me to pay anything? they are not giving me any labor contract copy also. really need your expert advice. thanks in advance.

    1. Anne,
      Recently there has been news that certain free zones to get information about labour ban and may not process your employment visa.
      It is better to get info from your new company before you resign.

  243.  
     

    Hi Deepak, I have worked for the agency for 1 year and 10months on an unlimited contract,recently the company where the agency sent us to wrk lost most of its contracts and decided to terminate all employees from the agency.the agency told us that we have automatic ban from labour,en it will give NOC to lift the ban if we find jobs.is this true? Coz our contract expires in august and according to the contract the remaining two months are our vaccation but the agency refused to let us go for vaccation first before terminating us.Since most of us had already booked our tickets for vaccation we decided that we will go and come back on vist visas.my other question is,will I still be able to lift the ban if it was imposed using the NOC from my previous company even when I come back on a visit visa,and find a new job?And is it possible for me to pay some money to lift the ban since it wasnt my fault,we are all so stuck and confused.
     

    1. Olives,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae
      I am not sure about the structure of your company in MOL.
      It is possible to avoid labour ban with NOC after approval from MOL.

  244. Hi!
    Deepak
    i have joined an LLC company in 23rd feb 2015, my visa start date is from 18th May 2015. I have 3 questions:

    1) from when my probation period starts from the date of Joining (23rd Feb 2015) or from date of Visa (18th May 2015)?

    2) I want to leave this company due to Professional and personal issues with my manager and also salary is not on time. Will there be any ban on my visa? How can I avoid ban?
    I have Computer Engineer Visa valid till 17th may 2017. (IT Engineer Bachelor Degree).

    3) Please, help me also i heard if there is a ban on my visa i can just pay 600 AED to remove it since it is Engineer Visa. Is it true?

    Thanks
    azamk

    1. Azamk,
      1. from your joining date and labour card date.
      2. Yes, labour ban is applicable. Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae
      3. Not sure about this!

  245. hi
    sir i came here from 5th july 2013 so my labour contrect is finish 5th july 2015 .
    i asked you my visa is still not stamed on my passport so how i cancelld my this visa tell me prcess and i have a labour card this card is finished 5th july2015 .
    6 month ban cone on my passpord

      1. sir alrady i have a labour card
        visa not stamped on passport now 5th july expairing the visa and labour card .
        my sponser is not cancelling the visa please help me
        l

  246. Hi Sir,

    Can my employer ban me even if i finish my limited contract?

    Because I had this officemate who finished her limited contract and I think my boss tried to impose a labor ban on her. How is that possible?

    We have a non compete clause of 6 mos in our contract, could that be it?

    Please help me coz I am so confused right now.

  247. Hi Deepak,

    I’d like to ask you if my company terminates me during my probation period, I’m facing a ban? Could be possible? Or the company is doing something wrong?

    Thanks a lot!

    1. TT007,
      Yes, you will face labour ban. However, MOL may not issue labour ban as you were terminated.
      Why dont you ask your company for NOC?

  248. Hi.deepak
    Am a maid and i’ve served only for 10 months my contract is 2yrs
    I would like to quit and find a job in a free zone…I dnt have a working permit or an emirati id. I know once I abscond my Madam wil ve my visa cancelled am wondering if i can still go for this job…I kno I wil b banned but once i ve found employment in afree zone am I in position to work there?
    Thank you so much

    1. Tia,
      If you are reported as absconding, you will not be able to obtain new employment.

  249. my contract is for 2 yrs. i already worked for 1yr and 1 month can my employer terminate me without any grounds? and if i resigned is there will be a ban?

    1. Top,
      There must be valid reason for termination.
      Yes, you will face labour ban if you resign.

    2. Hi Mr. Deepak,

      I have 1 year immigration ban and I don’t want to go home country..is there any advice you can give me thanks a lot Mr.Deepak…

  250. Hi Deepak,
    I’m currently working as a Quality controller in a trading company on limited contract , i jointed on this company 10 months before, recently i got a offer (higher salary) on another company. am a diploma holder , please see below my quires
    1. should i can able to lift my ban with my diploma certificate.
    2.new company is offering designation is sales executive , so is there any problem for lifting the ban with the old profession..
    waiting for your reply…
    Thanks,
    Nithin

    1. Nithin,
      1. Depends on your new salary. Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae
      2. I don’t think designation will be a problem.

  251. Hi, deepak.

    I am working in a LLC as a assistant Accountant from JAn 2015. they stamped my visa in april. Now I Want to change the job. My employer is agree to give me NOC. As well as i Got another job offer in other LLC. So can I want to transfer my visa from one LLC company to another LLC. will the ban will applicable on me??

    thanks

  252. sir, is there an ban if a person doesn’t want to come on employment visa issued in his name and cancelled the visa.is there will be any ban of month.

  253. Hii deepak,
    my wife is a working in a private hospital in dubai for 2 months….she got selected for a government hospital in Abudhabi……will there be any ban for her if she leave the present firm and join the gov sector…..?
    and is their any chance the private firm will not allow her for joining the gov sector. ..? If then any labour procedures are their to help…?
    plse give us some information. ….

    1. Sanoop,
      If she joins a government organisation, labour ban may not be applicable.
      However, the company will know that she has a labour ban.
      For more information you have to talk to the HR.

  254. I was working in an interior company last 10months as receptionist. Since february 2015, we didnt receive our salary and last may 2015, our boss decided to released us and told us to find job. Last June 20 they already cancelled my visa. Will i get labour ban because of not completing my contract? I am in limited contract. This was the company’s problem why i am facing trouble now. Please advice me what to do sir.

    1. Laica,
      If you were terminated, the MOL may consider no issuing labour ban to you.
      You need to obtain a letter of termination of contract and an NOC from your company and show it to MOL.

  255. HI Deepak

    I have a degree attested by UAE embassy . I have been working on 2 year limited contract for 8 months. the company is an LLC

    I make 18k a month . the new company ( also LLC) offering me a job is giving a higher salary and better post than listed on my visa.

    However can my current company impose a separate ban which i cannot remove.

  256. I am not sure though if my friend is on a limited or unlimited term but he already completed a 2 years contract from his employer. He wants to renew but planning to leave as soon as he found a new job since his salary is AED 2500 only. He wanted to apply for a much high paying job.

    My question is will he be imposed a ban even though he has completed 2 years contract.

    Thanks,
    Lulu

  257. Dear Deepak,
    I worked as a Nurse in Abu Dhabi way back 2003 I quit my job and resigned while I was in a holiday back in my home country. I wanted to know what kind of ban I was into? Plus I have an outstanding balance of my credit card there about 3,000 dirhams. I already made paid but the bank did not give me a clearance. And the last time I spoke with my credit card bank my debts is still up and running but the bank officer told me that they will not usually make a complaint and file for uae immigration. So my question is? Can i still visit Abu Dhabi as visitor visa?

    1. Miles,
      IF there is no criminal proceedings or police case, you could visit UAE.
      However, it is better to get clearance letter from Bank to be on a safer side if you have settled credit card outstanding.

  258. Hi deepak,

    I have recently joined a bank through an outsource company as a document collector. My job profile is to collect legal documents from the customer for the bank. As it was mentioned in my contract that my working hours will be 48 hours a week including Saturday it’s 8 hours a day. Whereas the job is based in dubai and I’m getting the compensation for petrol only for dubai which is aed 450. And then they started to ask me to go to other emirates including abudhabi and al ain. As you know that if you set these long routes you need more petrol so that you can save from you salary. Plus it takes more than 8 hours to complete such a task. When I raised my voice to either increase my petrol allowances or give me overtime for those extra hours I’m working they opposed my request. And with out even concerning me have chance my job profile as a telesales agent whereas in my contract my job still remains as a document collector. Now the thing is I don’t enjoy my job as I’m not into sales specially telesales. If I wanted to do telesales I would have signed in as a telesales. I wanna get out of here without any ban. Need help

    1. Jawad,
      Labour ban will be automatic.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  259. Deepak sir,

    I am in uae from March 2015 on employment visa. Now there is a problem in company and i want to migrate to another. So, is there any automatic ban come in labor?

  260. Dear Sir,
    I am AC Technician by profession i have joined a company on Apr 3rd 2015. current employer has obtained me for 1500 + food+accomodation but he is not abiding by that & its finding really hard because camp is located in mafraq and no hotels no proper accomodation. I wanted to leave but i am sure they will not leave me. can i go on emergency leave & automatically visa get canceeled than again after 6 mnths i can rejoin any other firm. still i am in probotion period . please advice what to do?

    1. Fareed,
      I don’t suggest any of the things you mentioned.
      It is better to resign as per law and leave rather than getting into absconding list!

  261. sir i have joined the free zone company and i want to leave the job before 1 year . if i have an opportunity in dubai non free zone company ,than there will bi ban or not?

    1. Shahzad,
      I don’t think there will be any ban unless there is a FZ authority resitriction.

  262. Hi Sir!
    Back in January 2015, I joined a company in Sharjah with visa designation “Asst. Manager” and monthly salary of AED 10,000. Unfortunately the employer did not fulfill certain commitments and I had to resign after one month. I have Masters degree and currently I have a new job offer from Dubai as “Mechanical Supervisor” and monthly salary of AED 10, 000. I am confused about labor ban. Kindly advise on how can I life labor ban. I have my all educational certificates attested from Secondary School to MBA. Thank you.

    1. Rizwan,
      Usually post graduates do not have labour ban.
      You need to confirm this with the MOL.

  263. hi good day,

    i was working 5 year private sector, i resign and join other company, they apply my visa i got life ban.

    please advice me how can solve this problem

  264. Hello Deepak ,
    How are u?

    I am working in outsourcing company. The outsourcing company issued a 2 year visa with unlimited contract. But the contract with my client is only 1 year. so what will happen after one year. If my company cancelled my visa after one year is there any kind of ban. Please advice.

  265. hi deepak,
    i came hear in uae 29th april 2015 right now i am in employment visa

  266. hi deepak bro ,
    i came here april 29 2015 right now i am in employment visa i am working in furniture showroom but till the date i didnt went medical and visa stamping in my passport now i wish ti relief from the company if i can get the ban or not pls reply me

  267. Hi, I have just got offer letter from a government organisation. It says as per article 127 i will not be permitted to work for any travel agency in uae for a period of 12 months from the date of termination of contract by either party.
    Can u please explain, Iam concerned as the salary offered is not satisfactory.
    regards

    1. Harika,
      This is a non compete clause.
      You will have to abide by this if you sign the contract.

  268. if a person has old tb scar in lunge and deported then is there any chance of visiting or coming in UAE ever?

    1. Hit,
      If the scar was identified in UAE previously, that person may not be able to visit UAE.

  269. hi sir,
    i have completed 2 years and 7 months of my unlimited contract .if i resign from the company after 1 month notice period is there is any labour ban

    1. Pradeep,
      What is your contract term?
      For long service, usually companies do not impose labour ban.
      However, please consult with MOL.

      1. Dear Deepak,

        I joined my first company in Dubai last Feb, my current salary is 4000AED but I didn’t get any till now. I received around 5000AED as advance. The owner of the company ran away because of bankrupt. I registered a complaint in labour 2 weeks back. PRO is still cancelling the visa of other employees without giving salary. My passport is with company. Mine is engineer visa. Do the MOL can cancel my visa without company’s help. Will there be any ban if I didn’t get NOC or 12000AED offer? Do we need both NOC and 12000AED? How long will it take to change my current visa and solve the issue?

        Thanks and Regards
        Reji Raghav

        1. Reji,
          If there is complaint against the company, the MOL may not impose ban on you.
          Your visas need to be cancelled by PRO.

  270. Sir,

    I have a friend who gets slapped y a one year labor ban. What I heard from others is you can lift the ban by doing any of the following:
    A. Be hired by a freezone company
    B. Must be offered 5,000 or 7,000 as salary
    C. Pay 5,000 to 6,000 to lift the ban.

    Are any of these true? And if paying 5,000 to 6,000 can lift a one yr ban, what are the requirements for doing so?

    One more thing, can a person with one yr labor ban apply for a visit visa here in Dubai?

    I hope you can give me answers. GOD BLESS.

    1. Raine,
      I do not think 1 year ban can be lifted. If they can be, that is good.
      Yes, they can come of visit visa.

  271. Sir, i just started on my new job which is managerial level so i am under 6 months probationary period, its come to know that i don’t like the working environment inside the company. i plan to submit my resignation. what should i do and do i get ban from them?please advice..thanks

  272. Hi Deepak,

    I have got a 3month temp contract based job in a outsourcing company. They will only provide labour card for us. if I skip the last month of contract after completing 2months, is there any chance for labour ban ? Because I have got another permanent job and have to join that last month

  273. Dear Sir,
    i need some clarification about my settlement , i am working in the construction company for past 13 months my visa is unlimited visa , i am civil engineer and my visa also civil engineer visa my salary is 7000 in tat 4000 is basic and 3000 hra, my question is
    1) if i resigned how much i can get my settlement and how much is my gratuity
    2) Is it any ban to change in company and if any ban how to lift tat ban

    1. Mohaideen,
      Please submit your request here: http://emiratesdiary.com/gratuity-calculator

  274. Hey Deepak,
    Really appreciate your efforts to help people out. I hope you will be able to help me out find a solution to my prob,

    – I have never visited UAE/GCC ,ever. I got a job in Rak and the company applied for work permit which was rejected so they asked me to visit on visit visa which was also rejected and reason cited is my paspport no is in the blacklist. But I Have never visited UAE/GCC.

    I have to get my details cleared from blacklist please advice how to go about.

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. Tajif,
      May be there is a similar name in the blacklist.
      I really do not know how to go about clearance. Sorry!

  275. Dear,
    I’m working in a government Company in Dubai my contarct is 6 years now i completed 5 years and i wanna leave them as I got anther job offer in one free zone comapnies in dubai there is any possibility to remove this ban coz it’s 1 yr ban if i left my company even our HR is telling people no ban after 5 years but it’s a big risk.

    1. Mohd,
      I am hearing this kind of 6 year contract for the first time.
      You need to get it in writing from your HR that there will be no ban on you or ask them to show a document where it is written so.

  276. dear sir,I presently work in semi government company for last 6months but I want go back and come in new company that is private can I or it may be ban for me sir?

    1. Bishal,
      As per the rules there is a ban for 1 year.
      But your company can waive that.

  277. I was working with a Sharjah based company since 2011,they made labor contract on January 2014,March 31st I resigned,and I got job offer from other company with same salary,as per my knowledge there will be a ban of 6months,I got NOC from my old company.Is there any chance to remove the ban by using the NOC or any other option is there ?

  278. Hi Deepak,

    I’m 8 months into a two year limited contract LLC visa, Labour ban does not apply in my case. My question is under what condition can my company impose a one year ban on me if i resign, If a get a job offer with a substantially better salary and resign with proper notice can they still ban me?

  279. Hello Deepak , I’m presently working for a private company on a unlimited contract .. And haven’t completed 2 years for them .. Now I’m willing to switch my job to another company that is without completing my two years .. In this case is a ban on me .. What if my present employer provides me with a noc ? Thanks

  280. Goodmorning,

    Asking for visa cost when an employee leaves the company is against the law right? My question is, will I still pay the visa cost if it is stated in the offer letter that I signed?

    1. Good Afternoon Deepak,

      My husband was supposed to get an immigration ban because his employer had reported him absconding. Although he was on his annual leave and has document proof for the same. Thankfully we had appealed to the Ministry of Labor who upon receiving our appeal only gave us a 1 year labor ban, This in turn revoked the immigration ban and blacklist. He has now cancelled his visa from the labor and has 30 days grace period before he should leave the country.

      I want to know, if my husband can claim his dues from his company. And also can the labor ban be revoked to impose the initial immigration ban the employer had imposed.

      Please let me know. Thank you.

      1. Hen,
        If the visa has been cancelled, there is no recourse now as he would have signed a document that he has receive all the dues.

    2. Jhen,
      Yes.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/reader-mailbag-pay-visa-costs-resign

  281. Dear Sir’

    I want to know about if i get 5000 AED salary agreement letter than i will resin from my current job than i will face the ban or not.

  282. Goodmorning,

    I am currently working less than a year in a private company for a 2 year limited contract as a Nurse. Now I am hired in a freezone company as a Nurse and they allow me to tender a 30 day notice resignation letter.
    Will I get ban?
    If I get an MOL ban, will it affect if I will transfer in a freezone company?
    Do I need to pay anything before leaving my company?

    Thank you.

  283. Goodmorning,

    I am currently working in a private company for less than a year now under 2 year limited contract as a Nurse. Now I am hired as a Nurse in a freezone company. Will i get ban?
    Thank you.

  284. Hi,

    My friend is working in a restaurant in Abu Dhabi. In his visa, he’s a waiter but he’s assigned in the bakery & sometimes in kitchen dept. for almost 1yr & and 5 months. His being forced by his employer to replace the staff in shawarma section because that staff is leaving.

    The problem is, it is so hot specially it’s summer now. And in their accommodtion, they also don’t have ac so it’s really hot. And he’s only earning a very low salary.

    The employer told him that if he’s not going to accept it, they will cancel him.

    If he didn’t accept it & got cancelled, will he get a labor ban?

    For your advice please.

    Thank you.

    1. Belle,
      If the person does not complete the contract, he will face labour ban.
      An employer can assign staff to different departments where the employee profile fits.
      If the person is not capable(Profile does not fit) to do the work and is still assigned, the employee could file a complaint with MOL.

      1. may i ask sir deepak if i have a ban if i resign in a private company and apply in ADNH which is semi government.i finish my 1 year this august .tnx sir ill wait your reply

        1. Kawaii,
          I am not sure what ADNH is!!
          If it is a semi government company and they issue visa directly from immigration, you will have no labour ban issue.

          1. ADNH ( Abu Dhabi National Hotel ) , anyway thank you very much sir , your Blog helps alot godbless 🙂

  285. Dear Sir,
    Im Arun, B.E Naval Architect.
    In my present organisation i have completed 4 months, Due to no projects my present employer is terminating me, my salary was 6500dhs,
    Now I got a new job, But they are paying only 5500 dhs only,
    if i get a NOC from my past Employer. will i get cancelled from 6 months automatic ban ?
    If Not, How should i proceed for 6 months automatic ban to be cancel ?
    Guide me sir,

    Regards,
    Arun
    0556595096

  286. Hi Deepak,

    I am working in one of Dubai Government Organization. I have served them 3 years on contract and in december 2014 they made me permanent. Now i got a job in Abu Dhabi government oil company.

    Will be the one year ban is applicable on me?

    1. Raheel,
      I don’t think that Government companies impose ban when you join another Government company.

  287. Hi Sir,
    Just want to ask if one year labour ban equivalent to immigration ban? and if i get one year labour ban, only a FreeZone job is possible right?
    Thanks

  288. Hi i would like to ask if i only finish 1 year of my 2 years contract but my contract stated UNLIMITED contract, will i face a ban?

  289. hi Deepak, Now I am working with a company in Dubai and I have not completed my 2 year contract. Now I want to leave the job and go under my wife’s sponsorship. Will I get a ban?

  290. Dear Sir,

    Now i have sharjah free zone visa, i got a better job, So i want cancel my visa, If i cancel my visa any bans are come? Ten months only i completed my Present Visa, Please advice

  291. Hi Sir! I have a question I worked in freezone company in famous resort in the palm Dubai and I work 1 year and 9 months as room attendant and I argue to my supervisor and I insult her because I really don’t like here and she report me to housekeeping manager and the manager she report me directly to HR and they terminate my contract within 3 days and now I am here in Manila, Philippines. I want to know how many months or years I ban to work to UAE? I am curious about ban to UAE because I don’t know this when I was in Dubai. Thank you and I wait your answer.

    1. Adrian,
      First of all, I am not aware whether you have any ban or not. How do you know you have a labour ban?
      Usually the ban is 6 months.

  292. Mr. Deepak,

    I received an offer from a client of my company. My current contract mentions.

    ‘Upon leaving the company. you shall not conduct any business with the clients and contractors you had dealt with during your employment with the company.’

    Even though they’re a client of my company, I have never personally dealt with this client during my employment. So do you believe this clause may hold against me and subject me to any breach/ban?

    Kindly note also that I am an engineer. Greatly appreciate your feedback.

    1. Lechehabi,
      Usually implementing this clause is not straight forward. I do not seen any problem in you joining the company.
      Please also check with MOL in such cases.

  293. Hi Deepak,

    I had joined a company in Abu Dhabi, in March 2015.
    In my offer letter, it was written that:
    “During the probationary period your service may be terminated by either the company or yourself
    without any prior notice or severance pay.
    After successfully completing probation, one months’ written notice by either the company or
    yourself will be required to terminate your employment.”

    I resigned on 17 May (during my probation Period). Now my employer is saying that as per Article 119 of UAE Labor Law, they will not give me the salary for May if I dont serve a notice period of 1 month.

    Is it correct? Can I complain as my offer letter never mentioned this.

    1. AK,
      Offer letter has no significance once labour contract or employment contract has been issued.
      Hence, UAE Labour Law will be considered.
      Since this is during probation, your employer’s claim is not as per labour law.

      1. Hi Deepak,

        I checked with the MOL. They told me that mine was an unlimited contract, so I need to serve notice period of 1 month even during probation.
        When I told them about the statement in my offer letter, they informed that I can file a complain against my employer for this.
        But as am new to this country, am bit confused.
        Please guide.

  294. Hello Deepak,
    I am working for a private sector in Dubai for the last 9 months.Not a free zone company.
    Due to some error by HR, company issued me a salesman visa instead of engineer visa and they are delaying to change the designation in my visa.I have attested degree certificates also with me which i have submitted to them.
    1)Will i get a ban if i get a job in a free zone company?
    2)Since i have a salesman visa, it is advisable to change my visa designation to engineer and then look for a job. or will i get a ban if i try to switch jobs before changing designation in visa?

    Many Thanks

  295. Sir,

    Currently working in a retail Pharmacy for 1 year in Dubai under the father’s sponsorship.But I am planning to shift to another Pharmacy in Abudhabi.I have heard that they will impose 6 month ban if I shift as my contract is limited one for 2 year.If so,if they impose 6 month ban can I uplift the ban? or any other alternatives.Kindly advice a solution

  296. Hi Deepak,

    Am working as a sales executive in Dubai(sales visa,AED 4.5 salary).Just finished 2 MONTHS only.Due to management reasons i want to move out for a new job (sales visa,7000 AED salary).Will i get a ban imposed me if i join again with sales visa(no edu certificates were asked when i joined).For sales visa edu certificate is not compulsory i think.I have a PG (MCA) degree as well.

    I read the article related to lifting the ban.But as sales visa does not require any edu certificate( high scool,past secondery,degree) i got confused.

    Suppose i submitted only high school certificate for visa purpose(if required),then what will be the situation?

    Can you help?

    Thanks in advance

  297. Hi Deepak Sir,

    Currently I am working as Computer Programmer ,my 2 year contract period has been completed on this month(may 7th).I renewed my contract period ,is on under processing as well I attested my PG certificate at the time of Visa processing.Suppose if i change my current job after 3 or 4 moth is any ban affect my visa

    1. Ali,
      I do not think you will face labour ban with PG credentials.
      However, reconfirm this with MOL.

  298. Dear Mr. deepak,

    My cousin worked in a company in Abudhabi. He worked with them in their visit visa twice. He tried to get the employment visa but the management didn’t provide him. Due to this he went to India. After he left to India they managed to get the employment visa and asked him to come and join with them. But he got an offer from Qatar and went to Qatar. While he was in Qatar he got a better offer from Dubai. When the Dubai company approached the MOL for his employment visa,they told him he has a two year ban. Is it possible to get a two year ban. In between he came to Dubai on visit visa which he obtained online. Please clarify.

  299. I have one year Uae labour ban, my contract was limited how to lift this ban please help me

      1. you mean If a person with limited contract breaks the contract. There is no way to lift it ?

        even if he has a Bachelors degree (16 years) ?

  300. Dear Deepak,

    How to lift one year ban in UAE as my contract was limited??

  301. Dear Amir,
    Thank you so much for your help on answering our questions. I really appreciate that.
    I have read the article regarding “How to lift 6 month ban” and I fully understand it. My doubt here is:
    1)How about the 1 year ban (for a limited 2 year contract) if I resign before 2 years or during probation period will I fall in 1 year ban right?
    2)I am a bachelor degree, being offered AED 12000 in the new job would lift the ban without presenting NOC from the previous/current one?
    Thank you very much!

    1. Andressa,
      1. Yes, you will have 1 year ban.
      2. If it is a labour ban, you could avoid it with 12K salary or NOC.
      Please also check with MOL for such situations as the approvals are subjective.

  302. Dear,

    I am currently serving my notice period (3o days) with Government Company in Abu Dhabi.
    I have unlimited contract and I will leave the company after 13 months of service.

    However I got offer from Emirates Airlines (flight attendant job), so I am wondering will I face with any immigration issue while submiting my documents for final clearance.
    Will this stopped me from getting hired.

    Thank in advance,
    Regarding Carolina

    1. Carolina,
      Please make sure to talk to your HR with regard to this as Government organisations have different rules.
      Under normal circumstances, you would face a ban. But usually government organisations do not do that.
      Congrats on your new job.

  303. Dear Deepak,

    i had spoken earlier about this issue and im still concerned.. my current salary is 5500 and unlimited contract , i have got a job in dubai silicon oasis which i believe is free zone for a salary of 8500…i am on my notice period with this company. if i leave can my ban be lifted as i am an mba and also my degree certificates are attested. also do i have to inform my present company that i am joining some place new , is there a different procedure in cancellation if i get another job . please help.

  304. Dear Deepak,

    Really appreciate your efforts and information you have been providing via this forum.

    I am writing to seek your guidance. My employer has filed an absconding complaint against me. The issue started after my resignation (I was asked to resign since the company was closing down my dept as part of their restructuring process) on 26th Dec 2013. I received the last working day alert email from the company, which was 4th Jan 2014 and was asked to submit my labour card and emirates id within a week for my visa cancellation (they already had my passport in their possession). I deposited all documents as per their instructions.

    However, my visa cancellation was delayed due to reasons only known to them. In the meantime I noticed that my salary for the month of January 2014 was credited to my account. I immediately reported this to my employer, they told me that they will check and let me know. Later on, when I followed up with them regarding my cancellation status, they told me that they erroneously credited my salary (AED 7000) for the month of January 2014 and will cancel my visa only after I repay that amount. I requested that I will repay the amount in part payments over a period of 4 months since I am without a job and cannot pay the entire amount in lump sum. They told me that they will check with their senior management and revert back.

    I have been following up with them ever since via emails, phone calls and personal visits to their office. However, never received any solution. I recently found that they have filed a runaway complaint against me. I dont understand how they filed the absconding complaint when I have already resigned via proper channels and all my critical documents are already with them. Moreover, I have been in constant touch with them to work out a solution regarding the repayment of the salary that they credited by mistake to my account.

    I met with them once again and told them that i will repay the amount. They asked me to visit ministry of labour and put a complaint/request against them to withdraw the absconding complaint. And also that I will have to bear the fine of AED 10000 that they are supposed to pay to MOL to withdraw the complaint.

    I have three questions –

    1. Please let me know the procedure to request MOL to withdraw the absconding complaint

    2. Please let me know if there will be a ban and for how long, once the absconding report is withdrawn.

    3. If I file a complaint against my employer with a proper application and supporting documents, will it be considered by MOL?

    Appreciate your time and support!

    Regards,

    Rahul

    1. Rahul,
      You must first of all file a complaint with MOL and then with immigration with all the proofs.
      1. You will need to fix up an appointment with MOL or file a complaint online or through phone.
      2. Absconding ban is when the company is unable to reach you. Hoever, you say that you have been in touch through email and calls. keep these records. If they have filed a wrong case, they will be in real problem.
      3. Yes of course MOL will consider it.

  305. good day…Mr.deepak i would like to ask if the immigration ban can be lifted?and how?

  306. Hi Deepak,Hi,

    I am a Electrical Engineer working in a private company for more than one year 14 months under a Limited contract ,now I wish to change my job. Is it possible to lift one year ban for limited.

    1) In my offer letter they didn’t mention that it is a limited contract , they mentioned that if the employee breaks the contract he has to pay the maximum liability of one month salary

    2) after signing the contract Paper only I came to know it is a limited contract.

    3) My annual leave also not sanctioned.

    4)It is must to impose 1 year ban to employee by the company employer. ( they have to pay money to mol to put ban for me)

    4) I got a new offer now as a “project Engineer” for 14000 aed .

    5) in this mean time my new employer has taken my certificates.. they told after joining only they will give .

    wat can I do..

  307. Hai sir,
    I got a marketing job last November, I finished medical and submit emirates ID also after 6 month they didn’t stamp visa on my passport because some internal issue of my sponsor and immigration, ( over stay) then last month (April ) I resighned from there , now I got a new job , my new company lifted 6 month labour ban , ministry of labour all ready approved my visa but immigration didn’t approved because of overstay , sir please how I will lift the normal immigration ban , why they reject my application???

    1. Muhammed,
      Please contact the PRO. There are many scenarios. You could pay the fine and lift the ban I guess.

  308. my visa is engineer .my unlimited contract will end this may 15 (2yrs). they cancel me may 2. did i get ban without finishing the contract even im engineer?

      1. my PRO told me that i have ban because i did not finish my 2yrs contract.how come? you told me that engrs have no labor ban?

        1. Anne,
          I never said “engineers have no ban”, I said “usually”. The decision depends on MOL entirely.
          You should always consult MOL.

  309. Hi deepak. what a very informative blog. i have also concern. since im working for 4 months now as Assistant Accountant with 4k salary in Abu dhabi Unlimited Contract. im planning to resign after a year and return to Dubai. what would be the condition to avoid working ban to my side. Thanks ahead! More power

  310. HI Deepak

    Please advise i have an absconding case in dubai but in march i have return to my country in Pakistan after so long duration case isn’t solved and Aveer Immigration Cancle my visa with ban and give me 3days extension to go from dubai ..

    Now i have a life ban in dubai and i wanted to come back any possiblity please advise if i will come back in VISIT VISA is there any issue to come back on VISIT VISa..

    i am waiting for your reply and advise….

  311. Dear Deepak,

    first of all I want to really appreciate your efforts.

    i have several questions.
    First I am working in a free zone company and being engineer they gave me operator visa instead engineer. I am on probabtion period for 6 months. I dont really like the environment and rude behavior of boss. If company terminates me during probabtion period by how much time I will have to exit the country.
    Secondly if i resign by myself will i get any kind of ban. if i face any ban how can i remove it as I have Attested Engineering degree.
    waiting for ur kind response..

    1. Muhammad,
      1. You have up to 30 days t o exit the country after cancellation of visa.
      2. You will not face any ban as you are working in free zone.

  312. dear deepak
    my visa status is general accountant on bachelor attested degree, but visa is limited i have completed 10 month of my work now i want to move on
    please guide me will ban imposes on me and in case of ban if i get more then 12000 aed salary ban will lifted .
    im confuse due to limited contract term….nplease guide…

  313. Hi Sir,
    I’m an chemistry graduate & presently working in jebel ali freezone, it has been 8 months since i have joined this company for a very low salary ( less than 4500),they had taken my passport for visa stamping & have not returned it back.If i ask them they say its company policy, but as i know passport belongs to the country which has issued it & no employer has the right to hold it.what shall i do it to get it back
    2)One more question is if i resign now & join an other company in abu dhabi ,which is semi -govt ,will i get any ban ?

    1. Raj,
      Holding someone’s passport is illegal. There can be no company policy on holding passports. Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/can-employer-keep-passport
      If you are moving from a free zone, there will be no ban.

      1. Dear Deepak,
        Thank you for your reply.I have one more question, can i take a partial leave for 10 days as i have completed my 8 months,is there any reason for the company to deciline my leave

      2. Dear Deepak,
        if we hqve to get our passport we have to fill a form & they would give it only if they are satisfied with the reason provided & it would take 4-5 days after giving the passport withdrawal application. I’m fed of these things.How can i approach the company people

        1. Dear Deepak,

          I want to know the process for attestation of my Bachelors degree certificates

      3. Dear Deepak
        Will there be any chance for my employer to impose immigration ban on me if i resign from the job?

  314. Hi Deepak,

    I have two questions. My Husband (a Chartered Accountant) is working in a LLC Company in Dubai as Accountant General. His salary is more than AED 25,000 per month. He signed a limited contract which he was not aware about. The current period left in the contract is one year.
    He has given two months notice period and his intention to resign so that the Company can find a replacement. The Employer never responded back to his email till the end of the first month wherein they stated that he can leave the next day.

    My question are:-
    a) Can he claim that the notice period will start from the day the employer has accepted his resignation so he can stay one more month?
    b) Will there be an automatic ban? If yes how many months? Can the ban be removed considering the new employer is paying him more than AED 25,000 per month and he is a CA?

    1. Aarti,
      a. By stay do you mean in the company or UAE? What is the notice period as per the contract? Staying in the company 1 month is up to the company to decide.
      b. Usually professionals do not have labour ban. However, since your husband was on limited contract, there may be a ban.

      1. Thanks Deepak

        a) Stay means staying in the Company. No notice period is mentioned in the contract.

        b) For how much time will be the ban on the limited contract? If he has the job in UAE, will this still apply? What is the process to remove the ban?

  315. Dear Sir,
    I am working for private company since 7 months in unlimited contract.
    Company has given me notice of termination which is getting finish on 15th of May 2015.
    They said will settle your dues by PDC (cheque) only, should I accept the cheque or should I demand for cash only ?
    And also should I sign the cancellation paper before getting all the dues ? pls advice.
    Next month I am planning to start my own business in Freezone company, any ban will be applicable for me to start the business? Pls let me know in details.
    Rgds,
    Hemant

  316. Dear Sir,

    I am working for private company since 7 months.
    Company has given me notice of termination which is getting finish on 15th of May 2015.

    They said will settle your dues by PDC (cheque) only, should I accept the cheque or should I demand for cash only ?

    And also should I sign the cancellation paper before getting all the dues ? pls advice.

    Next month I am planning to start my own business in Freezone company, any ban will be applicable for me to start the business? Pls let me know in details.

    Rgds,
    Hemant

    1. Hemant,
      I suggest you not to accept any PDC as this is risky and the company may not honor them.
      Only sign cancellation papers once you receive all your dues.
      No, you will not face any ban.

  317. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    I am a Dploma holder attested by UAE, joined with a company as a safety officer from 09/02/2015 onwards, under Unlimited contrcat, profession safety officer, total salary 10000/month, and under 6 months probation period.

    I am not interested to continue with this employer because of some internal issues, and now i have an another offer, which is same profession but the total salary is 9500/month olny, I would like to move from my current employer….in this case, Is there any ban ? if yes how can i lift this ban…? need any kind of documents to lift the ban,,,,? kindly advice me !!!!

    Thank you & awaiting for your favorable response regarding this matter….

    Regards,

    Jose

    1. Jose,
      I do not think you will face ban for Diploma holder. I am not too sure. Check with MOL please.

  318. Hi,

    I am a diploma holder and was working for a company for past few months as site engineer.. but in visa my designation is quantities calculation tech . The visa is processed on 10 Feb 2015 and they terminated me last week because the company does not have any projects. In the termination letter they said I have not completed my 3 months probation period successfully. But the fact is company doesn’t have any projects. So now I’m getting other job offers but do I have ban?? It’s not me who resigned. .iits them to terminated me..still do I have ban,? If yes what are the steps to lift it?? One of my interviewer said I should lift the ban and they can’t do it, if I have ban. So what do I do now…Please help me. ..

    1. Hakkim,
      Under probation, company can terminate you without any notice or reason.
      Ban may be applicable. But you can ask your company to provide NOC or get a higher paying job.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  319. Hi Deepak,

    Very informative and good job on maintaining this helpful site.

    I have a question though.

    I have been working in a private company for the last 7 years on unlimited contract.

    Last March, me and 2 of my colleagues were asked to have our labor contracts renewed to a lower basic salary, reason is for use to have a basic and lower insurance policy.

    Now, Im thinking of moving out to a free zone company (abu dhabi).

    My current salary is 12K and was offered 15K.

    Will there be any bans?

    Also, I have my dependents with me. My wife and 2 children. Any idea of their visa process after I join the other company?

    Thanks in advance.

    1. Maui,
      There won’t be any labour ban.
      Congratulations.
      You will have to cancel their visa first and then once your AUH visa is stamped, you can get their visas.

  320. Dear Deepak,

    If I move to a government organization before 2 years (or probationary period) of completing my contract with my current employer, will I get immigration ban?? If yes how can I get it removed? Also, I am an engineer getting payed low and my visa states “cleaning worker”.

    I know I will get an automatic labor ban, but since switching to a government company, labor ban will not be applicable. But pls inform about immigration ban and all the ways to remove it.

    Your swift reply is awaited.

    1. Adil,
      If you switch to a government organisation, labour ban is not applicable.

      1. Dear Deepak,

        I know labour ban is not applicable. My question is about the immigration ban. Will it be applicable in case I move to a government organization?? If yes how can that be removed. Pls reply

        1. Adil,
          Yes, ban is applicable.
          however, government organisations usually do not impose ban.

  321. Hi,
    My husband working in a hotel. Profession archives clerk. Now he is going to completed one year in this company. Is there any ban will come when he switch his job to another company.?

    1. Sinsha,
      hotels do not come under labour law, I guess. Does your husband have a labour card?

  322. Hi deepak,

    I am engineering graduate with my certificates attested I have read that there is no ban for engineers.I will complete one year of my2 year limited contract term in 20 days.can i move to another company because of my degree.
    2.if i move to free zone
    3.if salary clause is met
    I appreciate your response.

  323. I am currently working as a estimator on a mechanical engineer visa. My contract is for 3 years and currently in my 5th month of the contract. I would like to pursue my education so I am planning to resign as I got an offer from a good university in Dubai. If my employer puts a 1 year labour ban on me will it effect my student visa? Can I enter and study in the UAE with a student visa? Kindly respond

    1. Karthik,
      Why do you think there will be 1 year labour ban?
      You must make clear to your employer that you are resigning for study purposes.
      You could enter with student visa, if you have one.

      1. Thanks Deepak…
        So a 1 year ban will not effect my student visa right? I am yet to apply for one

        1. Karthik,
          I lost you…where are you referring to?
          If you were on limited contract and company has imposed 1 year immigration ban, then you will not be able to enter UAE.
          However, if it is labour ban, you could come here and study on student visa.

  324. Dear Mr Deepak, I have finish my 2 year contract in advertising company and my contract is already expire on 30 April 2015 . butt my visa will be expire on 1st july 2015 My visa contract is limited contract, and i don’t want to renewal contract with this company so should i give resign to the company with one month notice?, and how i can leave the company immediately without facing ban, Plz help me what should i do

    1. Zeeshan,
      You will resign when you have 1 month to the expiry of your labour card.
      If you complete your contract, there is no labour ban.

  325. Hi Deepak,

    Such a nice article I am looking for. I am on a limited contract of 2 years. This is my first year. I have master degree. My current salary is below AED 5000.

    If I resign within probation Will I Get Banned?
    If I resign after Probation will I Get Banned?

    What should be my next salary if I get Banned?

    Looking forward your advice.
    Thanks.

    1. Jeni,
      1. yes
      2. Yes
      Since you are a master’s degree holder, the ban may not be applicable.
      However, it will depend on the rules of the MOL.

  326. Hi Sir,
    I filed a complaint to my employer as I want them to cancel me i am in 2 months probation now 4 months working including visit visa as they consumed it, i want to cancel for such reasons as 15 days late salary and too much hours of work and workload is too much plus location is far from wer I live thus salary is 2k only. I do almost everything and there is no job desccription or KRA, everytime i tell them and submit resignation they decline it And make fun of me. Verbal abuse and bullying. As a lady some are offensive

    They told me i will get immigration ban if i will cancel in labour office and also 1 yr labour ban from them. Is it true I cannot work on freezone? And 1 yr labour ban is also immigration ban?

    Help pls. They are scaring the hell out of me.

  327. Dear Sir,

    I resigned after 1 Year and 1 Month.
    I got job in other company. today they cancelled my visa. and there is BAN.
    Before I was getting 12500 dirhams salary and new company is offering me 13000 dirhams. not much difference.
    I want to this ban can be lift or not.
    actually I am in dubai from 16 years. before this company i work in other company for 14 years.

  328. Hi Sir,
    I filed a complaint to my employer as I want them to cancel me i am in 2 months probation now 4 months working including visit visa as they consumed it, i want to cancel for such reasons as 15 days late salary and too much hours of work and workload is too much plus location is far from wer I live thus salary is 2k only. I do almost everything and there is no job desccription or KRA, everytime i tell them and submit resignation they decline it And make fun of me. Verbal abuse and bullying. As a lady some are offensive

    They told me i will get immigration ban if i will cancel in labour office and also 1 yr labour ban from them. Is it true I cannot work on freezone? And 1 yr labour ban is also immigration ban?

    Help pls. They are scaring the hell out of me.

  329. Thank u sir but i have loan bank if I come uae they send me jail or what will happen. Or if I work again uae I can pay
    what I will make I don’t know sir

  330. hi good afternoon. I have been working before under for 4 years and 4months. However, they cancelled me already and is currently staying illegally for 2 months. I found a job and got an offer letter but my previous company wants me to exit or else they will file a case against me.

    I was cancelled long time without immigration or labor ban. even got an NOC with them.

    My new company told they will be the one to handle the fine just give them time to fix their license issue.

    but my previous company is insisting me to go for exit right away and threatening me of a case if i will not go out.

        1. i was advised the same. i will exit asap but how will i know if i can come back? im just worried since i dont have any idea of my info in the immigration. Is there a way to check before I exit? Thank u Mr. deepak

        2. Dear deepak,
          My labour card is going to expire this May 22 2015 and my visa is going to expire in October 10 2015. Please let me know , Can i have ban if i quit before visa expiry . Does labour ban depends on Visa stamped date or Labour card or Emirates Id. Please let me Know?

          1. Abdullah,
            If you complete your contract, there will be no labour ban.
            It does not depend on visa.

  331. sir,
    i working in dubai, my limited contract is two year .and now i am completed same company 4 year.now i am plannig to quit this job. i am already talk with company. but they are automatically renewed my labour card last month again without my objection. now i am cancell .i got any ban.or company can do any badthings to me.?

    1. Rafeeq,
      I do not think you will have a ban. And limited should now be unlimited contract.
      But talk to your company. How can they renew your labour card without your permission or without informing you?

  332. Hi sir before 15 month I leave uae how many month they will give ban and how I can check black list . If finish ban I can apply work or not ?

  333. hI I AM AN MBA AND I AM WORKING WITH THIS COMPANY FROM 9 MONTHS. I GOT A NEW OFFER WITH 8500 AED AND IN DUBAI SILICON OASIS FZE. I HAVE MY DEGREE CERTIFICATE ATTESTED. WILL I GET ANY BAN ..PLEASE ADVISE..IF SO WHAT CAN BE DONE.

  334. Hello good day! I just want to ask. I am currently working in ADNOC for 1 year and 3 months under unlimited contract and I’m transferring to a private company. Would I be able to transfer without any problem? Is ADNOC going to impose a labor ban on me? Thanks!

      1. Hello Sir! Thanks for the reply! According to the article:

        A one year ban will be imposed if you have not completed your limited labour contract. You will not be able to visit UAE in case you have been slapped with One Year Labour ban.
        One year ban is also imposed if:
        * Expatriate worker leaves Government job.
        If you break terms and conditions of your labour contract.
        If you lose a case in the court against your employer.

        But I am under unlimited contract. So i dont fall in one of these categories.

        1. Jun,
          Usually government related entities do not impose ban unless you have committed crime. But that will depend on the organisation HR policies.
          You will need to speak directly to your HR and find out about this.

  335. hi dear

    this is pemba working in hospitality in restaurant ,i m almost 16 months now in this comany but its labour visa so i got the job now in another company where there visa is immigration visa so i want to request u that can i transfer there without getting any ban ,thanx a lot

  336. Dear Deepak

    I am working in a LLC company in Dubai for last 10 months. My current salary is aed 7,000 and I am getting a job offer from a Free zone company in Hamriyah at aed 8,000.

    I am a B.com graduate.

    Will i also be banned for 6 months (automatic labour ban from ministry of labour).

    Are there any excemptions for employees moving into free zones.

    Couls you pls advise.

    Tks in advance!

  337. Hi sir i take loan bank after I go vacation but I’m not go back abudhabi how I can check I have ban or not.if not have ban I can come back pls help

    1. Herry,
      There is no way you will be able to check that online.
      You will have to contact the immigration directly through their call centre.

  338. Dear Sir,

    Would like your help is there any ban if I resign from my current work I am earning total salary of 5000 per month under unlimited contract but my residence visa is under my husband as sponsor. Will I have a labor ban my labor card was issued last November 26, 2014. Thank you waiting for your response.

      1. Dear Mr. Deepak,

        Thank you for your recent response, in the same issue I am resigning because the company owner informed me that they cannot pay my salary anymore since they don’t have new business contracts. Given this case they advice me to look for other employer how can I possibly lift the ban if this is the issue they will of course give me a NOC to transfer to a new company.

  339. Dear Deepak Sir,

    Can you please advise about the TB Ban in UAE. Can a person on Ban 9 or TB ban enter in UAE on Tourist VISA or VIST VISA.
    Thank you in advance for your reply

    1. Sharan,
      I am not sure. But I don’t think you can enter once you have tested positive for TB

  340. hi deepak sir

    me and my friend we to Dubai on visit visa and both got offer letter from same position in company but on 28 April 2015 my friend got the visa from company but i din’t got my visa. i call to the hr department and ask about my visa details and they said its in process wait for the mail .

    went i went to MOL i got my labour card status that
    Request already pending for printing with the Tas’Heel enabled typing center.

    i checked my friends labour status its showing the same Request already pending for printing with the Tas’Heel enabled typing center.

    i am worried please help me for this question sir.

  341. hi dear sir,
    I’m working as a servent(housemaid), my sponsor has to shift to another country before finish my visa(July) … if they go cancelled can I stay until finish my visa on september? because they said they will release me. Thank you pls reply…

    1. Isanka,
      No, you can not stay. Your sponsors will have to cancel your visa first.

      1. Hi Deepak,

        You are doing an wonderful job by replying to each and everybody’s question.

        My wife is working in a limited contract with a company where she is getting 5K and now she got an new offer for 7k. I had sponsored her visa. Also as of now she had completed one year and one month. Will she get a one year ban? Also is it possible to lift the ban by any means.

        Thanks in advance.

        1. Prabu,
          Yes, she will have a 1 year ban.
          No, you can not lift a ban that is imposed for breaching a limited contract.
          Also you will have to compensate the company for 45 day salary if you break the limited contract.

      2. hi mr.deepak…im on a pre entry permit visa or pre approval permit,my employeer didnt continue the processing,infact it was 2 months expired !is my employer impose a 1 year ban on me if he cancel the permit?i didnt signt any contract yet,no medical,nothing..just this permit!

        1. Emily,
          If your preapproval has expired, I do not see why your employer should impose labour ban on you!

  342. Hi,
    I am a B.E graduate,working as an application engineer at a firm in dubai. My visa has been issued as’ sales executive’. I have a contract to work for 2 years with my company. Incase I want to quit in a year and move to another job,will i get a ban?

    1. Lisa,
      Yes, ban is automatic.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  343. i am on a limited contract but on my Husband’s visa. In case i resign they have asked me for two months notice with a 45 day pay deduction. In case i do not renew then its just one month notice and full pay will be paid.
    This this applicable for me even if i am on my own husbands visa? do i need to give the company a notice before leaving? are they allowed to deduct my pay if i resign?

  344. Hello Deepak,

    I have been hired and started working last Feb 15, exited and came back with an Employment visa. Until now, I don’t have a labour card, no contract and my employer did not have me undergo a medical test. My boss may possibly fire me if I can’t reach my quota by end of this month. However, I got an offer from another company for more than aed5K. My question is, do I get a labour ban even if I still don’t have a residence visa and labour card? If not, can I resign w/o rendering a notice period? My new employer simply asked for a visa cancellation.
    Please enlighten me.

    Thank you.

  345. Dear sir,
    I work for 17 years in Semi govt. and 6 month ago I got End of Service. (terminated from service) Now I am searching new job, my question is my employee has right to file absconding against me without informing me, still my visa is valid.
    kindly reply my quires.Thanks.

  346. Hello sir.
    I’ ve applied in emirates airline as cabinservice assistant but last march 30 i just renew my contract i finishd 2 years already but i renew so i just want to ask if i have a labor ban and incase that i have what will happen to my cancellation of my visa? Because imthink emirates is government organization will i have a problem if they process my new visa for emirates?

    1. Jenene,
      If you are joining from other companies to Emirates, there will be no labour ban applicable.

  347. Dear Deepak,

    I am currently working in IT field in an LLC company in Dubai with 2 years of Limited contract.

    I have completed 9 months in current company. I am B,Tech graduate.

    If i get a job in Free Zone Company will I get a ban? If so what kind of Ban would I get?

  348. Hello Deepak,

    I would would just like to ask for my husband. He had been going through a lot of issues at work, had been stressful until he has decided to just quit his job and has not found a new one.

    However, his boss has not replied back about accepting his resignation. And found out today that apart from not responding to his notice, my husband had found out his boss is pushing for an immigration ban.

    Now, I had been reading about immigration ban and by the sound of it, it’s not that simple. For my husband has not absconded, no court cases nor criminal convictions.

    I just want to ask, can anyone just impose an immigration ban on their employee simply becos they don’t get along well?

    Would really appreciate to hear back from you.

    1. Khristine,
      I feel your husband did good to himself rather than working for such an employer.
      Yes, it is not easy to impose immigration ban and requires substantial proof.
      If an employee is falsely accused, the company may get into trouble.
      I don’t think you should worry. At the same time I suggest you get hold of a lawyer.

  349. I was working for an IT Free zone company until July 2010. I left Dubai without cancelling visa due to personal reasons.

    After my exit, I have informed my employer about my resignation and that led to misunderstanding between me and my employer. My employer informed me that they were going to impose lifetime ban from entering UAE and other GCC countries. I am not sure if my employer made any false accusation against me in order to impose lifetime ban.

    I properly closed my credit card account and have no debt with anyone. I have returned all company items to my manager before leaving UAE. I have cleared all my remaining cash from bank account but I did not close it.

    I think employer cannot file an absconding ban while employee is out of UAE. But I think employee usually have one year ban as per labour law if not properly resigning with one month notice period.

    At present I am working in a neighboring gulf country and curious to know if I am eligible to work again in UAE or any immigration issue I may experience if I try to enter again?

    Is there any way to find out if I am eligible to work or visit UAE again?

    Thank you in advance for your guidance.

  350. but as per law i know without court nothing can be happened so there should be some way to remove her ban for immigration system

  351. hello Deepak!
    i have i year labour law ban so my company said that i could work in freezone areas… can you please tell me can i visit again in dubai or work in free zone areas…… or is there any way to lift my 1 year ban because this ban period in 6 month only….

    1. Muhammad,
      I guess if you broke limited contract, you will not be able to work in free zones as well.
      However, you could come here on visit.
      No, you can not lift 1 year ban.

  352. Hello sir, myself Ujval m from Gujarat india. I have applied visa 3 times bur all were rejected. Actually I was there in uae ( jebel ali free zone) for less then a year And I have signed contract for 3 years but unfortunately I quit the company 14 days before one year from joining. then I spend 1 year and 2 months in my home country (outside of uae). However still my visa application is rejecting and as reason they just mentioning “ssecurity reason” I don’t know what is that security reason because I do not have any police related issues in uae and also don’t have any bank loans and also I have my visa cancellation document. So please tell me how can I know the reason of my visa rejection and I want to know reason just because I can solve it if there is any issues with me. And ya I have resigned from my company with ligel process and they have accepted also. Please please please do guide me. Coz I want to start there new business. ……..plz tell me what to do…..

  353. Hi! Tomorrow I will be exactly 2 years working with my current company with unlimited contract in labor. I received a new offer with other company and I’m planning to resign with 30days notice. My basic salary with my current company is greater than the basic salary of my new offer but the total amount is still greater (by 400 AED) from my new offer compared with the total amount of my current salary. Is there any problem I will encounter if I resign with my current company or any problem regarding labor ban? Please advise. Thank you

      1. Thanks for the reply. My contract is unlimited and I am working already two years with my current company but my visa and labor contract will be expiring by October 2015. I got a new offer with other company with the same designation as engineer and salary of 8500. My current salary is 8000. I just read an article in labor law that i should get an offer of 12000 AED to lift the 6 month ban for bachelor degree holder that’s why im afraid to resign. Please give me advise. Thanks again

    1. Wasim,
      I don’t think so.
      But please talk to immigration authorities directly.

  354. Hi Deepak,

    i m completing my 2 yrs limited contract on 30th april 2015. i haven’t renewed my visa yet. i have few doubts. would be a great help if u advice.
    1. do i get a ban if i cancel my visa.
    2. after cancellation how many days m i allowed to stay in uae. (intention for staying is to find a new job)
    3. if in case i renewed my visa and then resign within 2 months will i have a ban.
    4. my labor card expired on 8th april 2015. will i get any fine/penalty on it.

    awaiting for your reply

    thanks
    savio

    1. Savio,
      1. Yes.
      2. up to 30 days.
      3. No. IF you have completed contract.
      4. Working without proper labour card is not as per law.

      1. hi deepak

        now i have renewed my visa it is under process have also done my medical test. now i have got a job offer, but i am not sure if my visa is stamped by my current employee. my labour card is under process
        1. Can i resign before my visa is stamped
        2. can the employee impose a ban on me
        3. if yes, den how do i approach the employee requesting not to impose a ban on me.

  355. hello i need to remove immigration ban for my causin sister she was on tourist viza and she is been depoted to pakistan in january 2015 without any case or court orders they already taken her finger prints and eye scanning so please can anybody tell me how to liftup this immigration ban

  356. i join company three month before but company still not manage to paste my visa for that reason i didn’t get labour card and emirate id. Can i switch another company avoiding ban.

    1. Rehman,
      The information is not enough that you have provided.
      First you must obtain labour card to stamp visa.
      If your labour approval is obtained, you will have labour ban.

  357. I Am working in dubai emirates,
    While joining i submitted my MBA certificates. My salary is 5000 aed. My employment visa is for 2 yrs. i am purchase executive and i completed almost 9 month in this company..

    If i get a better oppurtunity with better package.is it possible i dont get a ban or else how much period ban will be imposed on me, or any alternative to lift the ban..

    Kindly advice me

    1. Samir,
      Post graduates usually have no labour ban.
      But you need to check with MOL.

  358. I finished my contract last January 2015 and i newly renewed it and im planning to shift to other company with 4500 AED. will i have a ban for this.

    Waiting for your reply.

    Thanks!

    1. Gilbert,
      you have not provided your length of service and other details.
      If you have completed your contract, you will have no labour ban.

  359. Dear Deepak,

    I resigned from job during my probation on unlimited contract. upon cancellation of labour card I got 6 month automatic ban. I got a new offer but salary less than 5000AED. I am on my husband visa. I have a Post graduate degree(Tourism Management) where the certificate is not attested. Can I lift my ban using my PG certificate or I should get minimum AED5000 to lift ban.

    Many thanks in advance

    1. Shamna,
      You could attest your certificate.
      But lifting of ban is not guaranteed.

  360. Hi sir my name is waleed and I want to ask u my salary is 4500 and my visa is accounted clerk and Icomplete my 1. 5 year here if I want to change job so I ban or not pls rep me

    1. Hi Deepak,

      My brother completed 2 years under his limited contract . His visa status is Mechanical Engineer. Now before 2 months he renewed his visa. After that he got an offer letter from other company. So he given resignation letter to the present company. But yesterday the company imposed him 1 year labor ban & they took his signature stating that he is ready to accept the one year labor ban like that. Now my question is can we lift the ban ? If yes how? Can he will visit visa during the ban period? Is any problem to get Oman visa? Waiting for your valuable reply…

      1. Rajasree,
        What sort of contract is this? Limited or unlimited.
        Under limited he may be banned for a year.
        Why did he sign such a letter?
        Visiting is OK. There should not be any issues with Oman visa.

  361. Dear Sir,
    My company has been closed. I completed my job more than 3 years in this company. I filed the case in the court for pending salaries and end of service benefit. It’s more than six months passed that i filed the case but i did not get my settlement. At the time of court hearing no body coming from company side as it is closed. After several hearing court given the verdict in favor of me. Now, I got a job in another company. My offer is AED 18000. Position: Senior QA/QC Engineer. AS my company has closed and i have case in the court, I have to cancel the labor contact from the court. While i went there to cancel my labor contact, they are telling me they will give one year ban, because i make complain for my company more than six month, and i did not inform the court that i did not get the job within this period. Otherwise, i have to prove that i was not involve in work with other company illegally. Please advice me. I am very anxious.

    1. Alam,
      Yes the department is right.
      Has your visa expired? How have you been staying here?
      Now you need to prove that you were not working with any other company.

      1. My visa will be expired on September 2015. I can stay here, because still i have valid visa and i have case against the company in the court.How can i prove that i were not involve in work in any other company. please advice me.

        1. Alm,
          Not sure about that. But you could provide a sworn affidavit I guess.
          Contact a lawyer.

  362. Hi Deepak,

    I am a civil engineer working in Dubai with a Construction contracting LLC company under unlimited visa (Engineer’s Visa). Now, I have completed 1 year and 3 months in my present company. I want to change my job.

    I would like to know that will I be imposed by any ban? If yes, how to lift it? or should I get an offer of DHS 12000/- and above from the new company to accept the job without getting imposed by ban?

    Kindly clarify the above enquires.

    Thanking you in advance,

    1. Eshu,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  363. hello Deepak,

    I am an IT engineer, got a job with a company in Sharjah, i discovered the visa i was given was a sales visa. my salary is very very minimal, i spoke to my boss and he said if i get a better job, no problem since he cannot pay me what i am worth.

    I have my emirates ID, i didnt sign any contract and i dont have a labour card, is it possible they signed a contract on my behalf?

    Will my changing to a better job attract a ban since i am just 4 months into my contract?

    1. Matthew,
      If you are employed by a non free zone company, it is likely that there is a labour contract
      Check you contract here: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/how-to-check-your-labour-contract-through-mol-smartphone-app
      Ban is automatic. To avoid, read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  364. Hi Deepak,

    I am working with a private company in the Northern Emirates on a limited contract. I finished the first two years and now in the second two year contract ( which was renewed). I work as a Sales Executive and earning about AED 6800. I have about 6 months left in this contract. I am getting offers from two companies for a total salary of AED 10,000-11,000 ( both companies are under labour and non- freezone). I want to know if I will get a one year ban and how it can be avoided? My company already give many staff one year ban to anyone who leaving company before contract finishes. I completed my MBA privately last year and its attested by by Foreign Affairs. Can I show that I am postgraduate and not get a ban? or is getting AED 12,000 per month, the only way? Please advise

    1. Simone,
      Since you have already completed contract and for your length of service, I do not think you will have a labour ban.
      If you are doubtful, get an NOC from company and also confirm with MOL about your situation.

      1. Thanks for the prompt reply Deepak. So basically, if I am on limited contract, but completed one 2 year contract, I won’t get a ban or is it because I did three and half years of continuous service. The reason why I am confused is, many people said that if you are a postgraduate you don’t get a ban and others have said that if I do more than one limited contract with the same company ( completed a minimum of 3 years) then I won’t get a ban. Currently, I have worked 3 years and six months with the same firm. Same contract has been renewed a year and half ago, after the first two years lapsed. Hope you can shed some light on this from your experience with these matters. My company will not issue a NOC under any circumstance and the MOL staff didn’t seem to know. Kindly advise

  365. Hello Deepak

    I have one question, recently my visa is renewed, i finish my contract 2years in LLC Company, and my current salary is 5000AED

    I have one offer in freezone company 6500AED. Please advice is there any ban if i move to free zone company ?

    Waiting for your reply
    Best Regards

      1. Thanks deepak for your quick reply.

        I have one more question, can i ask to my company all of my end of service gratuity ?

        Regards

        1. Rahim,
          upon resignation/termination you are entitled for gratuity if you have been with the company more than a year.

          1. Hello Deepak

            Thanks for your reply, One more thing, my previous employer does not give NOCs (per company policy). Does this mean, I will not be able to work with freezone company.

            Please advice.

            Regards

          2. Hello Deepak

            Thank you very much for your great help. One more last thing, If my company ban me, so can i work in free zone company without any problems? & freezone DMCC can allow me to work in freezone ??

            Regards

      2. Hi Deepak,

        My salary is 5000 aed and I have attested my bachelor’s degree , can this remove my 6 months ban ? or it should be attested High School Degree .
        I don’t have my high school degree attested so I am thinking to apply using my attested bachelor’s degree is it okay to remove the ban ? or it must be 5000 AED + High school degree ?

        THANKS IN ADVANCE

        SINCERELY ,
        AHMED

        1. Ahmad,
          Please read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  366. Hi, Deepak
    I had completed 2 years contract with a LLC company and renewed my contract for another 2 years in Jan. Now I got a better offer from other company . Now its only 3 month after renewal . If i change the job now will there be any ban or other troubles from my employer

    1. Abin,
      Not sure about troubles from your employer.
      But, you may not get a labour ban as you have completed 1 cycle of your contract.
      Note, the rules change often. I request you to speak with MOL.

  367. Hi Sir,
    I am working in dubai . I am here in dubai from last 15 years.
    last year i changed my job. no in this new company i have complete 1 year and 1 month. and I have new offer from other company.
    my current salary is 12500 dirhams and new offer is 13000 dirhams.
    I want to know there will be ban or not.

  368. Dear Sir,

    I’m working for a private company and already complete limited contract for 4 years , now this is my 5th year and have an unlimited contract and finish 6 months, if i resign do i have a Ban? can i get all of my end of service gratuity?

    Thanks,

  369. Dear Mr.Deepak,

    This is to ask regarding my work. I am under labour employment visa. Six months and going 7 months on May 2015. I have an issue in our company and they will terminate me on May 18. If they terminate or cancel my visa, do I get ban?

    If yes, what will be the solution?

    Thanks & Regards,

    angela

  370. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    The company issued me an employment visa, my visa will be expire on 20th of May, 2015 and my medical is not yet finish. I want to ask if the company will give me a ban? Till now I am working in the company the reason their is a issue with the higher people in the company. Do I need to wait the decision from the company? And wait for the memo? what should I do? my passport is in the company..

    1. Anonymous,
      Is your labour approval obtained?
      If yes, you will have labour ban.

  371. hii sir
    gd mrng
    iam came by visit visa to dubai before 2 years i got a medical fail
    so i want information about to entry to dubai is their any ban on me

  372. Hi,

    I am working in a LLC firm under limited contract. I have just completed 6 months in this firm and I would like to change my job. I am currently getting salary above 12k and I am having computer engineer visa. Can you please let me know if there will be any type of ban if I get a job in government company or free zone.

    Thanks

    1. Raj,
      IF your new employer gives you salary above 12K, you could avoid the ban.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  373. dear sir,
    i almos t finished my contract on august,if they are the one who cancelled my visa did i have automatically labour ban.if i get NOC did i have no labour ban?i have a 3500dh salary to my previous company.thus i found another job but less than my previous salary but i had commission.pls advise me what can i do.

    thanks

      1. Hi,Mr Deepak,

        If in case I find a job in the free zone and I need to cancel my visa in the company that I am working by now which is limited contract 2yrs,private with 4,000 salary and bachelor’s degree holder but I’m already have 1yr and 3mos. am I still be ban?

        Thank you very much,

        1. Rai,
          Yes, ban is automatic.
          But if you join free zone company, labour ban is not applicable.

      2. Good day Mr. Deepak.

        I am working in a Salon in Abu Dhabi as Beautician since January 2015. But Visa date is 03 Feb 2015 in my passport.

        Just want to know about the Probationary period. What if my employer cancels me during this probationary period, am I going to face a ban?

        I feel unfair if during probation you where suddenly being cancelled by the employer and then MOL will give you 6 months ban. How can you find another job in that kind of situation.

        In the labor Law I have read in the internet, it is not clear nor not mentioned regarding the ban if the employer terminate the employee or if the employee resigned during this period.

        Hope you can help clarify this point. Thank you.

  374. hi,Mr Deepak,

    Sir, I want to know If I will still be ban if I will quit in my job which I’m almost 1yr and 4mos. by now and find a job in the freezone, ?..

    Thank you,

    1. Glen,
      yes, there will be ban.
      In free zone, labour ban will not be applicable.

  375. sir posible if i resign in company even im 2mnths only in my work my contract is 2years/ because they have onother company ofer 5k salary.
    1. how many years my ban if posible to resign even im only 2mnths in my job?
    2.what is my penalty to my employer?
    3. what is good sugestion for that or what is better i will do
    ?

    1. Ricardo,
      1. 6 month automatic ban if unlimited contract.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae
      http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae
      2. Don’t know that.
      3. Can’t say anything!

  376. Hello Mr. Deepak,

    I joined a pvt company in 2011 on limited contract and it was renewed again in 2013 for another 2 years as limited.
    Now i am in the 5th. year but again it has been renewed for 1 year as limited although my company promised that it will be unlimited.

    Is there still be 1 year ban applicable if i resign although my salary is above 12000 and have a bachelor degree and i am in the 5th year..

  377. Hi Deepak,

    This is mohan raj , I am plannig to move to another JOB . Currently i have UAE limited contract , If i get a free zone visa whether i can join .

    My worry is How to lift Employer 1 year ban . If empolyer ban for 1 year ,can we get free zone visa.

    Kindly help.

    My current emmployer has reduced the salary and last three month they are not paying as per contract .

    Thanks & Regards,
    C.L.Mohanraj

    1. Mohanraj,
      Please file a complaint with MOL.
      If you break limited contract, your employer may impose 1 year ban.

  378. hello deepak im ricardo, i only 2months work in my employer but they have company offer me 5,000 it’s possible to join me in onother company even im 2 months only, no problem if ill resign? ??

    1. Ricardo,
      If you are asking about Labour ban, Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  379. Hi Deepak,

    I am working for a call centre as a customer care representative for last 4 month and i have 2 years close contract with my employer. They have my passport.

    I am Masters degree holder. My current salary in lower than AED 4000 and i have recently got a good offer from another company which is higher than AED 5000.

    Could you please advise how can i take my passport back from my current employer or is there any ban if i switch to the another company without completing 2 years?

    Looking forward to your advise.

    1. Rasheed,
      Your passport should be with you not your company.
      Post graduates usually have no labour ban. But please check with MOL.

  380. Hi,

    I just want to inquire about the labour ban, I am currently working in Engineering & Contracting Company under probationary period. Due to financial problems I need to transfer to another company. Do I have ban for this?

    1. Yes, ban is automatic.
      To avoid ban: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  381. if i am a employee for freezone company then i got another job for L.L.C. it is possible my company will give me a ban and what kind of ban will give.

    1. Raymond,
      The company can, in extreme cases report you immigration ban for violations. But labour ban is not applicable as free zone companies can not impose labour ban.

  382. Hi Deepak,

    Hope your are doing good.I have received my visa last month in a LLC company Ajman. Due to the working atmosphere I plan to leave the company and join on another company.I have done my medial and no visa has stamped on my passport n if I leave the company will I get any ban.
    Appreciate your earliest reply.

    Thanks and best regards,
    val

    1. Val,
      Since you have done your medical, it means labour approval is already obtained and you have signed labour contract.
      You will receive automatic labour ban.
      To avoid: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  383. hi Deepak.

    Im a Bachelor in Computer Engineering graduate and a reception clerk in a LLC company under limited contract. It says in the labour contract that I’m on 0 probation period and I’m with the company for about 3 months now. There is job offer for me from other company and wanted to take it.

    Being a computer engineer graduate, Am I not exempted from labour ban? What consequences May I face If I resign?

      1. I don’t know if this is true and if its applicable to both limited and unlimited contract..

        “Non-national labourers may be allowed to transfer one job to another and hence transfer of their sponsorship of they fall under the following categories:

        a) Engineers

        b) Doctors, pharmacists and male and female nurses

        c) Agricultural guides

        d) Qualified accountants and account auditors

        e) Qualified administrative officials

        f) Technicians operating on electronic equipment and laboratories

        g) Drivers who are licensed to drive heavy vehicles and buses,”

        In my country, there is no specific board exam for computer engineering graduates for them to be certified computer engineers. I have my credentials attested from my country and from the UAE Embassy. Is this not suitable with the one I posted at top? Thank you so much for replying..

        1. Ralph,
          Please read carefully the word: “MAY BE ALLOWED”. It does not say, “WILL BE ALLOWED”

        2. Hi Ralph,

          If your visa is under the category of “Engineers”, then you may be allowed to transfer one job to another. But your visa must state your profession as “Engineer”.

          I think this is not applicable for you since you mentioned that you are working as Reception Clerk under LLC company. Check which “Profession” you have from your residence visa so you could find out.

  384. Dear Sir
    I am working as physician in private hospital in Dubai with salary of 14000 I am working under limited contract starting from july 2014 till present ..I got offer from zayed military hospital …But the new visa will be issued under private recruitment office not zayed..The HR people in zayed refuse to accept me as they told me you will be banned by your current hospital for one year unless you go through financial deal with them ?? what should be done ???what is the legal situation

    1. Tamer,
      Firstly, I do not provide any legal angle. I speak and write out of experience.
      Your new potential employer is right. You will face 1 year labour ban since yours is a limited contract.
      You should come into agreement with your current employer on how best you could be relieved; by way of financial payment or other ways.

    2. Do u mind giving me your email address tamer as i need the similiar advice of sorts?

  385. On limited contract , if employee complete his first visa tenure (2 years) & during his second tenure for example after 3 years if he resign will he get a ban. Moreover if he joins a competitor (which can affect the exiting companies business) in such case will the exiting company can impose ban to avoid joining the new company which is a competitor .

    1. Rajesh,
      if it is limited contract, yes, there will be ban.
      Implementing non compete clause is not clear. I do not think there will be problems.

      1. Dear Deepak, thanks for your reply.
        I would like to know what is the legal ground if an employee break his contract (limited contract, say after 03 years) & joins a competitor / client side.
        This act may impact the business secrets / confidentiality etc., stating this is it possible for an employer to impose ban / restrict job change / civil case.
        Also in the internal contract it say employee is not liable to join a competitor / client for another 1 year from the date of cancellation.
        As per labour is there any such restriction / clause.

        Thanks

        Rajesh

        1. Rajesh,
          you could have all sorts of non compete contracts. However, when it comes to enforcing them, they may prove to be nightmare.
          I am not too sure how these will be enforced!

  386. Dear Deepak,

    Labor said that i got 1 year ban and have to pay 1 thousand dirham for breaking contract and have to buy a ticket by my self. Is it possible to lift the 1 year ban? If yes, do you know what is the procedure?

    Regards

    Sameer

    1. Sameer,
      I am not entirely sure as to how to lift 1 year ban.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

    2. Sameer,
      Did you ask them for the reason for 1 year ban?
      I am not sure how to lift the 1 year ban.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  387. Hi deepak,
    Thank u 4 ur response, i called to the mol. They told that i can lift my ban even this is 1 yr. All i need to do is to go m.o.l custmr service. Is that true? And thought if i have offer 5kaed and above my ban can lifted? And i thought only 6mos banned?

    I

    1. Rachell,
      Ahm…if they said so…it must be true.
      But keep in mind that these rules and regulations are dynamic and change without notice.

  388. hi deepak,

    My labour card and residence visa has already been cancelled last April 2. Is there any chance that my company could still apply any bans (labour ban and immigration ban) against me after cancellation?

  389. hi deepak, i need your advice, i am working now in limited contract for 8months as asst manager but my salary is 1930aed only, i want to transfer in one company but this is not a freezone, Our HR telling me that i will be having 1 year ban, and they will not give my cancellation paper. is this true that i will be having 1 year ban and they will not gve my cancellation papers? ?
    and the new company i am telling to you is offering me 7000 aed and i am a degree holder. so it is possible to lift the ban?

    thank you

    1. Rachell,
      Yes, breaking limited contract will result in 1 year ban.
      No, ban under limited contract can not be lifted.

    2. hi!

      im currently working in a private company under limited contract and im in a probationary period..im almost 1 month here….someone told me that i can terminate my contract anytime without a valid reason….is there any possible ban for me? thank you

  390. Kindly enlighting me. I was been deported from Uae in 2008, becos they said i am absconded from company. Befor deportation, immigration took my finger print and eyes scan. And now i wanted to return to Uae to complete my study, so i sent someone to check my ban status, and said it is a life ban. Kindly let me know, can this ban be from my local sponsor or from immigration. And how can i go about lifting the life ban?

  391. Hi Sir,
    This is my second work here in UAE .I am currently working in this new company for 9 months and until now they haven’t processed our emirates Id. I have done the medical two times and passed it as well and now I am considering of resigning since the company is not good. It has a problem with its partner as well.

    I have an unlimited contract. I just would like to know if I would get a ban if I resigned. And will I be the one to pay the penalty since until now they haven’t put visa stamp on our passports and process our emirates ID.

    1. Allison,
      Labour ban will be automatic.
      To avoid: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  392. Dear Deepak,

    Greetings of the Day!

    Currently I am working in a private organization under limited contract.
    I have completed total 18 months. My designation as per contract is Accounting Manager. I am working in Dubai from last 6 years. Now I got an offer from another big organisation and 6 months ban will not be a big problem for me. I just want to know that 1 year ban could impose on me as well considering that I am working in Dubai from Last 6 years and having manager visa.
    Please advice.
    Thank You!

    1. Shah,
      If you’ve read the article, it is clearly mentioned the consequence of breaking limited contract, which is up to 1 year ban!

  393. Hey sir
    I work under emigration not labour. I finnished 2 yrs 6 months . Of a contract of 36 months, my company is an airline based in sharjah. Recently they terminate my contract because of being absent 7 days and they give me a band one year. How can I remove this emigration band if I have new job offer in another airline company ?

    Abder

    1. Abder,
      you can not remove immigration ban. The company themselves have to do it.

  394. Hello again Mr. Deepak ,

    Okay i understand now about my company threathening me about leaving. I read again my contract and it doesnt mention anything about limited contract. It says -you are entering an employment contract – like this. Do you have any idea how i will know if i have limited contract? Because our HR will now tell me anything now for sure. Thank you! You’re such big help for us!

    Thank you again.

    Mac

    1. Mac,
      There should be an end date to the contract and it should not be mentioned that it will be renewed automatically.

      1. Dear Deepak,

        I would appreciate if you could kindly clarify my doubt about the labour ban; I have checked with many typing centers and getting different types of feed backs and advises;
        Its for my wife, she is working in a private hospital as nurse in dubai; She has completed 15 months there; now she got an offer from Ajman mgovernment hospital, but the problem is the current employer will put 1 year labour ban. I am her sponsor but she is holding a labour card from the current hospital.
        if they put 1 year ban , is it possible to join with the new hospital?
        thank you so much in advance for your advice.

        Mathew

        1. Mathew,
          Is the 1 year ban labour ban? If it is labour ban, then it is not applicable when joining Government organisation.
          If it is immigration ban, then she will not be able to work in UAE. Does she have a limited contract?

  395. deepak,
    i reached here (abudhabi) before 2weeks ago in employment visa (pink paper). still i didnt sign any labor contract. i wish to cancel this visa. because company is not good and company partners also. they said they dont give overtime salary.. but i have to work overtime. so i wanna know about ban. if i cancel my visa get automatic ban?. somebody say if i didnt take medical & sign contact i wiil get automatic ban for 1 year. sir pls gimme a reply. im very tensed. please

    1. Sreekutty,
      If you labour approval is not processes, you will not have any labour ban.

  396. Sir, i have already resigned from my present employer and I only finished 8 months from my 2 years contract. and I was hired with other company but the offer is only 4500. Can my new company lift my 6 months ban with 4500 offer? I have a attested High School Diploma. Harold

  397. Good day sir, i am working under freezone visa because i work in a hotel. My contract says it is 3 years but my visa stamped on my passport is only for 2 years. They said when i dont finish 3 years they will apply immigration ban. Based on my research this type of ban is only applicable when an employee/person did a criminal offense. Please enlighten me if they have the grounds to apply this ban to me. I have a clean record as a staff and did nothing wrong. Thank you

    Mac.

    1. Mac,
      you are right. Your employer expects you to be faithful to them by threatening you. What a shame!
      To impose immigration ban, the company must have a valid reason.
      Also if you are breaking a limited contract, there may be 1 year ban.
      Do well.

  398. my company renewed my contract for another 2 years, if i will not be able to finish anymore my new contract, do i have a ban? thanks.

    1. Mary,
      Since you have worked longer for same employer, you will not face labour ban.

  399. Hello Mr. Deepak,

    I was on limited contract for 4 years (*auto renewed after 2 years) but now i am in the 5th. year and as per my company the contract is now unlimited.

    I would like to know can my company still ban me if i resign now even though i am in the 5th year. I have a very good oppurtunity of salary 15K + with another company.
    My company is forcing me to sign a contract that i shall npot jpoin their client directly or indirectly, is it legal to force a sign on such document.

    Thanking you in anticipation.
    Regards,

    1. Jamil,
      For such long length of service, there will be no labour ban.
      They can not force you to sign such documents.

  400. sir
    its possible to know about any immigration ban imposed or not after the cancellation of emirate ID?. if yes,how? please guide me..

    thanks and regards.
    shali

  401. Dear sir,
    I have MBA Finance Degree and currently I working as Security and I signed 2 year contract so one and half of them finished,so is there any ban to change visa if yes how much I should have to pay???

  402. Good Day Sir,

    I am 1 yir and 4 months in my company right now. I found a job who’s fit in my work experiences and the salary is better than my current company. How will i fixed this matter? I will have a banned? Pls. help me what i will do for this matter. Thank you and God Bless.

    1. Guldemer,
      With your information provided, I am unable to draw any conclusion.
      However, ban is automatic if you do not complete your contract.
      Read:http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  403. sir,
    i am worked in private company as mechanical engineer, my salary is 4000 AED & limited contract. company was terminated me. I worked 4 months only .

    How to clear my labour ban (company provide NOC)
    and tell the procdure to clear ban.
    kindly give me answer thanks i am waiting for your reply

  404. Dear Deepak Machado ,

    I have got few doubts / confusions. I hope you will help me.

    1 ) As you said ‘ No labour ban ‘ if new sponsership is under government.
    Does this mean there will be no such ban OR labour ban will be imposed as usual and and its government sponsorship ‘protects’ the person from ban ?

    2 ) Is it possible that a labour ban can lead to permanent labour ban or immigration ban if present company wish to do so ?

    3 ) As goverment Co. visas are issued from immigration , do they ever comes to know about the labour ban imposed or existing contract status at any time prior to issuing of visas. ( eg : during immigration verification and security checks for the final selection of applicants ).

    4) Is 30 days of noticement period mandatory ? Is there any method followed like spot resignation that allows to leave present private sector job with less time ?

    Thank you in advance.

    1. Sunil,
      1. Labour ban will be there. But it won’t affect your employment in the government/semi-government.
      2. No.
      3. Yes, they will know. But will have no effect in processing visa.
      4. Depends on your contract.

  405. Dear Sir,

    I am currently working in a LLC company in dubai as a profession of sales manager on my visa. Its been 4 monhs i joined this company. now i am having some problem with the managements and want to look for some other job. i have no details about my contract as a copy or anything & also i am not able to check it online ( it says employee details not exist).Can i change the job with out any hassle or i can face a ban. if yes what can i do to prevent it or lift it.

    2) i have an offer from a freezone company, but the salary is same as my present.

    Pls advice

    1. Imran,
      1. Your ban will depend on your new salary and qualification.
      2. If you join a freezone company, labour ban is not applicable.

      1. Dear Deepak, Thank you for your reply.

        My current salary is 7000 & my qualification is Engineer.

        What if my new job is again of same salary.. will my qualification help me in removing the ban & also my designation on visa is sales manager.

        Thanks with Regards

        1. Imran,
          I don’t think you can avoid labour ban.
          Read:
          http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  406. First of all thank you for giving gr8 info’s to ppl who are in need……

    My case is , i reached dubai on 10th march under 2 yrs employment visa from a trading company offering a salary of 4000 AED. And i joined duty on 11th. Earlier i have no idea what are the procedures need to be followed until recently a friend informed that i need to take medical tests and UAE ID . when sought about this info to my employer he said he will take medical test only after 2 successful moths of completing in the job.

    But in my employment visa it states valid until 28th april 2015.

    Now i came to know that my employer recruited me only for these two months which is because he has to go to his hometown in april for 3 weeks and in his absence i need to take care of his office and after he returns in the end of april he has no idea of continuing me in his office.

    what shall i do?

    I have invested 2 months of expenses and also have no idea will he give me salary for next month in case i need to leave before my visa ends.

    1. Harish,
      Working without proper approval from labour is illegal.
      Employers can not ask you to work for 2 months before getting proper approvals. Both the parties may end up in problem.

      1. Deepak,

        But i entered on 10th under employment visa from my employer validity ends on 28th april…..still its illegal??????

  407. Hi..
    Am working in company since Feb 2011…my visa last date 30 March 2015…before 1 month me given cancel letter..yesterday me went my company office they said we will not give your this month salary and my 4 years service amount anything…They said only we pay 1000dhs .. without ticket.. Me left from office without sign on my cancel paper. ..Today me called 800665 and complain. .. now I don’t have a time because my visa will expire 30th march… If they didn’t cancel before that I have ban or any fine please tel me…

  408. Greetings Sir!

    I would like to ask if I have been issued an entry visa by my new company, would I likely to get a ban if I try to pursue to other company?

    Can the company issue a ban even if i am holding an entry visa only?

    Your clarification will be much appreciated sir!

      1. Appreciate your response sir!
        on that said note sir, the entry visa is also called a pink visa right? meaning it is the start of the residence visa application?
        and if i want to go back to my country and cancel my contract with the company that provide me with entry visa will the immigration allow me?

  409. hi,

    I have been working in a private company for last 1 year. I am in Unlimited contract from 26/04/2014.

    If i resign from the company by giving one month notice period, will I get labor ban?

    what if they give me NOC?

    1. Shahul,
      Yes, you will have labour ban.
      Read:
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae
      http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

      1. Even if employer terminates me, Will I get ban?
        What if they are ready to give me NOC?

  410. Hello Deepark
    I resigned from my company, I ‘m under limited contract but still in probation period. The HR said the company will still give me an one year ban in UAE. And I found a new job. Do you know how to remove the one year ban. Or any people or agency I can turn to?
    Please help me. Thank you very very much .

  411. Hello Mr.Deepak,
    I have this situation and hope you can help me at or at least advice me.
    I worked in abu dhabi in 2013, i left work legally with my release papers, but didnt finish my contract and just resigned. And went to my home country a month after. That was December 10,2013.
    Now I am here in Qatar and applying for a working visa but was denied because of some issues from my previous visa in the UAE. I’m just wondering why I will have issues if I have just completed more than a year before returning to a GCC member country. From what I know I have just finish a 1year ban on November 2014. And entered Qatar some months after that.
    Can you give some opinions about this and if possible is there any way to sort thia out?
    Thank you and more power.

  412. Hi Deepak,

    I am working as an Engineer in a Private company from Sep 2012 and my visa got renewed 6 months before (Unlimited contract) for a salary of AED 4500. Now my employer wants me to leave and he sent me the termination and I served my notice period of 1 month and I got another job for AED 5,500. Now he wanted me to sign some papers on which it says “No work permit will be issued till 6 months from the cancellation date” and “I certify that I have received all my dues” which I didn’t. He told that he needs this paper to cancel my visa. Shall I sign this paper?

      1. Hi Deepak,

        I was terminated from my previous job on Feb. 28, 2015 , my visa was cancelled March 1. My tenure from previous company is 10 months so I have an automatic 6 month ban. I have new prospective employer and offered me UAE4000/month salary. The company required that I should have my diploma/certificate be attested by the UAE embassy in my home country , Philippines.
        1) Can my labor ban be possibly be lifted with the offer made by the new company? if not, what other way can the ban be lifted?
        2) Is it a requirement for the lifting of the ban that my Diploma/Certificate to be attested by the UAE Embassy in my home country?

        Thank you.

        1. Myrthle,
          What is your qualification?
          1) May be possible.
          2) Yes, degree certificates are to be attested.

  413. Hi Mr. DEEPAK… Could u plz give me ua no so that I could discuss regarding my Legal Issue…..T?hanks

    1. Lawrence,
      I am not a lawyer; hence do not give legal guidance.
      Better to look for a qualified lawyer.

  414. Hi Deepak, i am working in dubai, i have been facing problems with my salaries not being paid in time, i have completed 1 year and 3 months, i have resigned and serving notice period of 1 month. i had my credit cards pending. now the banks says that they would file a case. i have got a good offer from another company. Will i not be able to join new company if the banks have already filed a case on me. please do let me know.

    1. Arun,
      Better to inform banks about your situation.
      If you have a court case i guess it is ok; you may get residence visa.
      But if they have filed police case, it may be difficult.

  415. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    Im currently on probation with a government department here in Dubai. My question is after my probation ends for example 7th month in service, Will I have any problems transferring from the government of dubai to another government facility like in abu dhabi or ras alkhaima like a Ban or penalty? I am a nurse by profession.

    thanks.

  416. Hi deepak
    I am working in llc company with unlimited contract. It was just a month and company has terminated most of the employees with out giving proper reason. I am still on probation. Company has given me 2 months notice period to search the job with noc.
    1. Will i get a labour ban?
    2. If yes do i need 5000+ salary or less is ok?

    1. Manzoor,
      during probation, company can terminate with a day’s notice.
      1. you may get ban depoending on your qualification/salary.
      2. Yes.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  417. Hi Deepak,
    I am working in a company which falls under the TECOM free zone with a unlimited contract, I am still in the probation period and I have got another opportunity, am I free to move or will be facing some issues regarding my relieving. From the company’s perspective I will handle the same, pls guide me on the legal aspects pertaining to the same.

    Tx
    John

    1. John,
      Your situation is not clear to me.
      Also, I do not provide any legal aspects on my blog!

  418. I am working as operator in a packaging LLC company in Ajman from September 2013, I got another opportunity in another company with salary 3000. I have 2 year contract if the company provide me NOC can I join the new LLC company? If I resign and cancel my visa what kind of ban I may get.

    1. Sadidharan,
      If you have NOC, you could avoid labour ban. But it depends on MOL decision.

  419. Sir,
    I am a engineer working in a construction company,but my profession is as a draughtsman(visa as electrician),now i am in probation period(3rd month),here the problem is that there is no timing in my office,daily i have to work for more than 12-14 hrs without overtime.now i want to quit my job.I am here with two year visa and i have signed the contract also.
    i dont know what to do,is there any problem if i resign my job.please help me.

    1. Sarath,
      You may face labour ban automatically.
      To avoid, read:
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae
      http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  420. HI Deepak

    i am employment in llc in sharjah as sale man. i have unlimited comtract. I complete 16 month .. now i have a good offer in abu dhabi. tell me if i change my can i impose 6 month ban or not … My sponsor also give me NOC Letter.

    thansk

      1. Good afternoon Sir Deepak, currently i’m working in LLC company it will 3 years this coming May 5,I already completed 2 yrs contract and I renew last year May 5,2014 for another 2 yr contract, Is there any ban for me if I’m going to transfer in LLC company? thanks…

        1. Nivra,
          For you length of service, I don’t think there will be labour ban.

  421. Greetings for the day.

    As i would like to mention first i am working with an Outsourced agency (Semi government) who has a contract with with a Retail Company.My visa is from agency is for 3 years as a Free Zone visa and i have a Unlimited Period of contract.

    Now my employer has terminated the contract with retail company so now my current employer is asking us to resign and sign a new contract with New agency with same package.I have already completed 1 year and 6 month with the current employer.

    I asked my employer to offer another job on the same visa, but they refused to do the same instead they give us the termination letter with one month notice period stating that the contract between my Agency and Retail Company is terminated so we no longer require a service of yours after 31st March 2015.

    They confirmed that they will going to pay for notice period salary.

    My queries is

    1) am i eligible to get any extra pay ?

    2) am i eligible to get an Air fare ?

    3) or am i eligible for Gratuity ?

  422. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    my status now is, employed under unlimited contract, if I resign after a year, will I get a ban? Im on my 10mos already, and was informed my contract will be good for 2 years

      1. follow up question Sir Deepak pls:

        1. If I resign after a year, will I pay the visa expenses that the company paid in Labour?
        2. If I got a 5000 up salary, the ban will be lifted, right?

        Thank you Sir!! You are making a very good help to us…
        May God Bless you.. 🙂

        1. Peffer,
          1. No. Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/reader-mailbag-pay-visa-costs-resign
          2. Depends on your qualification.
          Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  423. i have a question. i have a 2 years contract. now i finished already 7 months, i am planning to go vacation after i finished my 1 year of working. is it possible i will be in a ban if i will never comeback?

  424. I am Working in a unlimited contract for 8 monts.. i want to resign because salary is always delayed.. if i have a NOC but salary is less than 5thousand is it possible that i will have a labor ban?

    1. Habib,
      Yes, you can avoid labour ban with NOC.
      What’s your qualification?

  425. Hello Mr. Deepak,

    I have a question regarding my employment. I just got my employment visa valid for 2monthss and my employer is now processing my residence visa (they said but I’m not sure coz they always promise).Im not yet done with the medical and application for labour card. I actually want to look for another company because I’m not happy with the working environment here also the salary is always delayed.

    I would like to know the ff.
    -what type of ban will I get, 1 year or 6months?
    -If I can get an NOC from my employer, will that lift the ban? And if not, what will happen?
    -If I get a ban, will I still be able to work for another employer? How?

    Thanks and hope to hear from you soon 🙂

    1. Phili,
      1. 6 months labour ban.
      2. Yes, NOC will help you avoid ban.
      3. Why do you think so?
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

      1. thanks for your quick revert Mr.Deepak. really appreciate it.
        I have follow up question though. I don’t think my company is already processing my residence visa, I’m only holding employment visa valid for 2 months, is it possible to apply for another company even though I don’t have residence visa yet?

        I am just a high school graduate and I have a diploma/certificate attested by uae, If I apply in freezone, do they require college/university graduate?

        And if in case I’m not able to look for a new job after 1 month that the employment visa has been cancelled, can I exit the country and go back with tourist visa?

        Thank you so much

        1. Phili,
          If you have labour approval, you will face labour ban.
          You do not need diploma to be employed in free zones.
          Yes.

  426. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    I need your help, I resigned in my company and stayed for only 9 months. Unfortunately, I haven’t finished my 2-year contract with them. I know that I’ll be facing a ban. But, my concern is, what if my visa was already cancelled from my previous company, of course I’ll be having a grace period of 29 days right?, what if I have found a job providing me a good salary of 7k and above or a free zone company, what would be the status of my cancelled visa once I have found a job? Will my new employer apply a visa for me or how does it goes?

    –Waiting for a reply.. Thanks!

    1. Kyra,
      Ban will depend on your qualification and salary offered.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae
      Yes, you new employer will apply for Entry permit, labour approval and Residence visa stamping.

  427. hi deepak. i’m an engineer. my labor card expired last mar5. and my signed unlimited contract will expire tomorrow, mar13. but my visa will expire on mar23. so my questions now:

    1. is it correct that if i transfer for a new company, i will not be banned anymore?
    2. and the company does not have any right to stop me or ask for me to give them notice period?
    3. shall i ask for cancellation of visa by mar14?or no need to cancel visa until i find a new company to provide a new one?

    thanks in advance deepak.

    1. Jp,
      1. If you complete your contract, you will have no labour ban.
      2. That depends on your contract and the notice period mentioned in that. Can’t comment on that!
      3. You have to cancel visa and officially resign.

  428. Hello Mr. Deepak,
    I you doing great job.
    I hope you can guide me.
    I am an engineer and was working in Abu Dhabi from 2007-2012. In 2012 Abu Dhabi has deported many people from my company and take finger prints and eye scans. they told us that the ban is for one year only. I applied twice a visit visa i.e. in 2013 and 2014 both time rejected and i was informed by the agency that i have a life time entry ban. I really don’t know why? i never ever break a single law during my five years stay there.
    I called to the immigration dept., Interior ministry but i didn’t get any proper response. My actual problem is my wife and my children are in Dubai, my have a fight with me and she don’t want to come to Pakistan, so that’s why i cant see them because of the ban.
    The last call i made to ministry of interior, they told me that it is may be because of your name, i.e Muhammad Hussain Khan S/o Sardar Ali. I am a sunni Muslim.
    they told me i need to write an application to Sheik Saif bin Zayed for removing of the ban and submit it at Abu Dhabi Police General Head Quarters.

    Please guide if you know any procedure for the same.

    1. Muhammad,
      This is a high level political and government decision. If the immigration has imposed ban on you because of your name, then YES, you could write to relevant authorities and get clearance.
      However, timeline taken for this decision may be longer.
      Best thing is to do as suggested by immigration authorities.

      1. Hi dear Deepak..
        I was working in a private hospital as nurse and resigned before 5 months…I already got a 1 year labour ban..Im on husband visa now..I got a good offer from a government hospital..will there be any problem for this job because of labour ban?Expecting your valuable reply..

        Thank you
        Neenumol

        1. Neenumol,
          If you are joining a government organisation, labour ban will not be applicable.
          All the best.

  429. Hi Deepak,
    I am working with a semi govt company as a sales coordinator with salary 6000 AED, I have got a good opportunity in another company (Bank Sector) with salary 6500 AED plus commission. I am still under probation period (5th month). I am under graduate. will I get a ban if I resign the current company as i m under probation period?

    1. Anu,
      I think you may face 1 year ban as you are working for semi government.
      however, it is better to check with the company before you resign.
      Most of the time, they do not impose bans.

  430. Hi sir I need a help from you…I m working in dubai in one of the home nursing service this is my 2nd month here I mean I m in probationary period.my contract is limited.sir I m not happy vd this job if I resign the job will I get 1 year ban..or what will be the option to lift the ban.my qualification is diploma in nursing pls help me sir

    1. Rashmitha,
      Unfortunately, you may face 1 year ban for breaking limited contract.
      Lifting ban is not possible.

  431. Hi Deepak,
    I have a contract under Tecom Authority – I already completed one year and on my Tecom contract is written “unlimited period” although in my offer letter I have a limited period (2y). I am no longer in my probation period, I plan to resign and start working in another emirate, still freezone. Is it possible to get a ban because of the offer letter? my salary is above 10k and I have bachelor degree so 6 months abn should not apply, right? Should I worry for 1 year ban or anything else?

    1. Joanna,
      No, labour ban is not applicable in free zones. So do not worry.
      TECOM letter supersedes any company offer letter. So, I would not have any worries if I was you!

  432. I am employed under a unlimited contract of 2 years . before completion of contract, i want to change my job. if i get offer AED 5000 from bank. then ban will be afected or not. thanks

    1. Ayaz,
      Mostly if you are on direct rolls of the bank, there will be no labour ban.

  433. Hello Sir!

    I am employed under a limited contract of 2 years and i have renewed for the same contract last year. I resigned from my position but my boss rejected it. i have given her 2 resignation letters. It’s a very long notice actually because it will be effective on June 8, 2015, since she told me before if i resign i should give atleast 6 months notice. I don’t have any plans on working in UAE after my resignation.Does she have any right to refuse my resignation? Will i pay anything if i resign? Can i still get any benefits? Thank you.

    1. Jeaneth,
      No one can force employ or reject resignations.
      What does your contract say about notice period?
      You will not pay anything if you resign! You are still entitled for your benefits.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/reader-mailbag-pay-visa-costs-resign

      1. Hi sir, i do have also limited contract for 2yrs and its already finished when i went to vacation but i wasn’t come back for a reason i worked in a semi government company in abudhabi.. my question is if there’s a possibility that i’m in ban? because i didn’t comeback? im staying now in my country for a year.. thank you!

  434. Hello
    1 month ago I receive a cancellation from my old company (labour contract) i complete there 1,5 years. I gave it to my new company (free zone) and they told me that they start process with my new visa. Every 2 weeks they are telling me that visa was delay because of something. Today they told me that it was because i had ban. But its not written in my cancellation documents. Can I check it somehow by myself?

    1. Kateryna,
      I am not sure what kind of ban you have. It must be immigration ban.
      You can check it with immigration directly.

  435. heyy
    how are you mr deepak
    i have a doubt regarding a situation im facing at the moemnt and not getting any help
    their is this chinese guy whos check bounced and i made a civil case on him for fraud. now he is in china.
    what is your recommendation should i make a travel ban on him ?
    and if i make a travel ban on him will he be able to enter dubai and not exit or he wont be able to enter itself?

    1. Ajax,
      If you insist on this, yes, you could file case with Dubai Police and if they accept your case, the person may be put in to watch list and will not be able to enter UAE.

  436. Sir what if you work as a maid then when you finish the 2 years contract but you don’t want to renew and you don’t want to go back to your country, you want to work to another employer at the same time after your contract end, is that possible? my old employer can force me to leave the country even I don’t want too? or do I have a right to work to another employer without any cost? maybe they’ll ask money for a release? or they can put me on ban if they don’t agree that I will work to another employer. please advice me thank you.

  437. Hello Sir,

    I am working in one company since 8 month in very low salary, now i resigned from company with one month notice period and my new employer is giving good position and salary of 5000, but my current employer is not providing NOC, he wants visa and all expenses cost to be paid for getting NOC. while no such condition is mentioned in my contract.
    What step can i take to avoid conflicts and ban.

    Thanks,

    1. PV,
      Asking for such costs is not as per MOL rules.
      Read below articles to understand:
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae
      http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/reader-mailbag-pay-visa-costs-resign

      1. Hi sir dee pak,would like to know ur contact number for legal porpuse pls….reply me soon.or u can message me in my number 0529920450…thank u

  438. Dear Deepak,
    I have been reading and seeking guidance from your valuable QA facility. Very good. Keep it up!
    Can the annual leave & gratuity be amortized and paid with the regular monthly salaries instead of paying it at the end of the year/contract. Please advise.
    Rgds
    Zahidi

    1. Zahidi,
      I guess this is a good idea from company rather than accumulating it on their balance sheet.

  439. sir i already finished 1 contract in an LLC company then i renew another contract but suddenly i got another job offer comming from another company but its also LLC my question is is there gonna be a problem if i cancell my visa on my current company
    please advise thanks

  440. Hi deepak,

    I have completed my two years of unlimited contract right now,i dont want to renew my visa,should i have to face any further ban during the cancellation process.

    1. Shamsheer,
      If you complete your contract and it is not renewed, then you will have no labour ban.

  441. Deepak… my company is giving me 1 year labor ban..but I am joining simi-government company. can my new company make visa or not ?

    1. Deepak… my company is giving me 1 year labor ban..but I am joining simi-government company. can my new company make visa or not ?

      i work work for private Sector company and i have unlimited 2 years contract. As a result of resignation I get 6 month auto ban and 1 year labor ban.

    2. Sherzod,
      If you have labour ban, you could work in semi government organisation.

  442. Hey Deepak,

    I have two queries regarding six months employment ban.

    a) Is there any way to check labor ban status online?(Currently, I am not in UAE)
    b) Labor ban is calculated from the date of exit or from the date of residence visa cancellation.

    1. Ashok,
      1. I don’t think this facility is available.
      2. Date of labor card cancellation.

  443. I am an engineer. I have completed 2 years now in an unlimited contract. My visa and labor card will expire this march. Will I be banned if I will not let my company renew my contract including my visa and all?

      1. 1. i will not get a ban, right?
        2. i don’t need to submit any resignation letter anymore with a notice period?since i finished 2 years eventhough it is unlimited contract?
        3. is there a grace period of 1month after visa expiration?will i be charged for that?

        1. Jp,
          1. If you complete contract, there will be no ban.
          2. Depends on your contract. If there is a notice period, then you have to resign officially mentioning that you would not like to renew the contract.
          3. No.

  444. Hi Deepak Machado ,
    Iam an Bachelor’s degree holder , currently working for private company in Abudhabi under UNLIMITED contract . I completed 1 year and 2 months till date. My profession is not exempted from Labour ban. I got an offer from a Government Organization in which i have to join within a month.Salary is not upto 12,000 AED as it should be. Will be there any labour ban issue on me ?

    1. Sunil,
      If you are under the sponsorship of a government organisation, you will not face labour ban.

      1. Thank you for the reply Deepak Machado.
        As a part of resigning before my contract period , should i have to do anything extra from my side in labour department to avoid ban ?
        Eg : submitting offer letter to MOL to prove iam joining a Government Organization.
        OR
        Is this a automatic process ?

        1. Sunil,
          There is no special process. Just get your labour card, visa cancelled and let new company apply for new entry permit.

          1. Dear Deepak Machado ,

            Thank you for the replies.
            I have got few more doubts / confusions. I hope you will help me.

            1 ) As you said i will ‘ not face ban ‘ if iam under government sponsorship.Does this mean there will be no such ban on me OR labour ban will be imposed as usual and and its my government sponsorship ‘protects’ me from ban ?

            2 ) Is it possible that a labour ban can lead to permanent labour ban or immigration ban if my present company wish to do so ?

            3 ) I still work for my present company . My new government employer has kept my papers for immigration and security clearances.Do they ever comes to know about my labour ban or uncompleted contract issues at any time prior to issuing for sponsorship ? because till now HR has not asked anything about my present contract.

            4) Is 30 days of noticement period mandatory ? Is there any method followed like spot resignation that allows to leave present job with less time ?

            Thank you in advance.

            1. Sunil,
              1. Government/semi government organisations do not come under MOL and hence labour ban is not applicable.
              2. No
              3. Yes, they will know about your situation.
              4. Yes, if you have signed such a contract.

      2. HI deepak.
        i have completed 8 months in present employer.i have got good offer with senior position in another company(14000 AED).My contract is unlimited only.is there will imposed BAN on me.also If the company request to Imposed BAN to me.is it possible to lift that?PLease Advice me.

        1. Sudhanan,
          Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae
          Since your new salary is 14K, I don’t think you will face any labour ban.

  445. sir,
    I am in probation period i want to resign my job can i resign without paying any visa and other cost to company and how many days they will take to cancel my visa please reply soon.

    1. Saife,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/reader-mailbag-pay-visa-costs-resign

  446. Hey it’s me again. Let me just try to undestand this. I can still ask for a plane ticket if i was terminated on my 5th month PROBHATION.?Can I have some help where I can get details about this so I can show my company. THANKS!

  447. Dear sir.,
    I am working as an accountant but my visa stamped as “archive clerk”, and i am getting AED 1800 as salary since January 2014. visa gonna expires on Jan 2016. Now the company is neglecting the points for my increment. So I decided to find another job ASAP. My Bachelor degree certificate is attested by embassy, so if i got a new job can i join that company without having a labour ban and compensation.

    Kiran Dev.
    Ras Al Khaimah.

    1. Kiran,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  448. My 2-year visa. I worked only 6 months. I arrived in my country without my Company. I have made my work again Company does not report that. I have the opportunity to come back to Dubai. I have 6 months of misery Ban ?. Kassel no stamp on my passport travel visa. Should it be? . If so, how can it has faced over the last 5 months have been. To help me

  449. Hello! I need some help with a few questions. I was recently terminated on my 5th month on my 6 months probitionary. The company will not give me any ban but will i get a labour ban by any chance? Will i be able to ask for any plane ticket from the company? How much time do I have to look for a job? And do i need to get a job with 5k salary? Can i also get a copy of the answers on my email? Thanks!

    1. Jayson,
      If the company has mentioned, you will not face any labor ban. In case of termination, you will get air ticket. You have up to 30 days to look for a job after cancellation of your visa.

  450. Hi,

    I have worked with this company for a few months under a Limited contract and I wish to change my job. Is it possible to lift one year ban for limited contracts?

  451. Under unlimited contract of 2 years I am terminated after serving 15 months. Now The issue is I got surgery n hospitalised and bed rest for 30 days. Under such condition will company hold my cancellation soo that I get well treatment and also can find new job.
    Plz show me the way.

  452. I am a Civil engineer with an engineer visa & unlimited contract, and I have been employed with my current company for the past one and a half years. and i have new job offer but salary is less than 12,000. Can you tell me that, Am I eligible to change my company without a ban?
    I heard that there is no ban for engineers. is it correct ?

    Your suggestion is highly appreciated.

    1. Shahbaz,
      Depends on your new designation. If it is same, you will have no ban.
      But please reconfirm with MOL prior to resigning as rules and regulations change often.

  453. I am currently working in UNB on limited contract and i have finished 2 years and 9 months. Now i have gotten a job in Dubai in a free zone company. UNB has informed me that they will be putting an immigration ban on my passport for a year since they don’t come under ministry of labour. Could you please tell me if an immigration ban is possible and will i be able to move to a free zone company without any hassles.

    1. Basit,
      Yes, under limited contract, it is possible to impose immigration ban if the contract is broken.

  454. Hi,
    Deepak

    Thanks for your previous reply . I am American teacher in sharjah
    1) do I have to wait my labor/MOE approval ??
    2) after when I got approval should I stop to process my residence visa or what I will do??
    3) my offer letters show me salary AED 10000 after when I sign two year contract should I sign low salary contract like AED 8000 or tell the salary not to sign this low salary contract OR only I will sign two year contract which is AED 10000. Please tell me what school do against me or they will accept my request which is AED 10000

    Thanks please reply

    1. Sunny,
      1. No, you don’t need to wait for labour approval. You could cancel it at any time.
      2. Yes, request your company to stop processing of your residency permit.
      3. Better to sign the contract with actual figures. This way both parties are clear about their commitments.
      I can’t say what school will do!!

  455. I was working for an LLC Company in Dubai. After an year i got an offer from another LLC company in Abu Dhabi(AED7000 Salary) and i have been working there for the past 6 months.

    Due to personal reasons i had to quit the job.
    Now i have an offer from an embassy, will there be a ban in me ???

    1. Abdul,
      Although I am not entirely sure, Embassy staff will not face any labour ban.

  456. hi DEEPAK, FROM 3 MONTHS i am not getting salary, and only now 3 months are remaining in my 1st visa in my office, i am engineer working in engineering consultant…. one new office want to join me, new office interested same salary 6,000 aed, this stage what i will do? please reply…

    1. Ameet,
      You could join the new company.
      Make sure you obtain an NOC from your company.

      1. NOC my first company they will give easily, so now my first company must cancel my visa, right?

          1. Ameet,
            Yes to both your questions.
            Also better to speak to MOL and get more clarity.

          2. BUT Dear Deepaki… from MOLE they are saying that i cant join, and you are saying i can join new office…. still i am not getting… i am in tension…. because in my current office before 8 months one engineer joined our office, same lime my case, no 6 month BAN on her, then after 2 month one an other engineer join our office same like my case, she also not get any BAN, but i dont know why from MOL they rae saying Ban on me… i already explain all, and Deepak i also explain to you before 1 day, u r also saying no Ban…. OHHH MY GOD WHAT I WILL DO…!!!! NO SALARY IN CURRENT JOB, AND I CANT JOIN NEW JOB!!! plzzzzzzzzzzzzz dear deepak reply, its request to you….

            1. Ameet,
              Bro, I never said you could not join!
              If MOL has confirmed, why are you still in doubt?
              Don’t get lost.

  457. Hi,
    Deepak

    I am american teacher I do have couple of questions regarding offer letter salary mentions:

    1) one school in sharjah offer me AED 10,000 salary at the time of interview after to weeks school give me another job designation and change my salary AED 8000 ( still I dp have same AED 10,000 offer letter no change) and they start process my residence visa.
    2) Now I do have other school offer more salary what I do now to stop residence visa process from previous school or what ??
    3) right now I am on my own visit visa not school visit visa. Please help me out.

    Thanks

    3)

    1. Sunny,
      1. OK.
      2. You could ask your school to stop the process of residence visa.
      3. No problem.
      Has your labour approval/Ministry of Education approval obtained?
      However, please make sure to not get automatic labour ban.

  458. hi deepak i have labur visa and i have more one year to finish my contract. so i get new job so how can i change visa without ban …

    1. Raju,
      You will have an automatic ban.
      To avoid 6 month ban: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  459. Hello
    I am working in a semi government company as a storekeeper I have finished 6 months in this company and my contract is unlimited. I want to change my job so please inform is there any ban will applicable for me & guide me about the process of changing the job in this condition
    I am graduate and diploma holder…

  460. deepak I am working in dubai freezone impz… now it became 6 months in this company. I want to leave this and want to go for a new job at dubai marketing group. what can I do ? please give me fact suggestion….

    1. Dpunk,
      What fact suggestion? I don’t get you!
      You will face 6 month automatic labour ban.
      TO avoid, read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  461. Hi Mr Deepak,
    Here is the situation, i am under an agency working for their client with a 6 months temporary contract, our duty is on graveyard shift with one day off,due to circumstances i have been sick every month because of the elements surrounding our work, now the manager told me that he will call our hr in the agency because it seems that i am not fitted for the job due to the reason that i have been always having sick leave once a month, im currently on my 2nd month now and im afraid they will terminate me because of the reason that i have been sick (for only 2 days by the way in two months). Supposed they terminate me, what are other options for me?am i getting a ban?or can i find another job with that grace period that they will give me 30 days?or i can only apply thru free zone?if they provide me with some NOC will i able to transfer to other jobs even though i was fired?thanks

    1. Finn,
      I do not think temporary employees have any labour rights.
      Not too sure about this.
      If you join a free zone related company, you will have no labour ban.

  462. Dear Deepak

    I have a question about the ban. I am working for a LLC in dubai with Limited Contract from May 2013. My residence visa expires on 2nd June 2015 but the labour card expires on 15th April 2015, if i resign my job after 16th April 2015 without notice period will i get a ban?

    1. Karthick,
      If you complete your contract, you will not have any ban.
      Make sure to inform your company that you have no intention to renew the contract.

  463. Hi,
    Dear i am working in a private company on limited contract from September 2011 my first visa expired in 2013 which is renewed and now will expire on 18-May-2015 , what happen if i will resign for new job in other private construction company for the salary of 9500 aed, my current salary is 4800 aed
    I am having an engineer visa.
    thx.

  464. I worked 1 yr and half then I resigned that company gave me 1 year ban. But I i didnt go to exit the country because i got a job to free zone for I worked for 1 year. Now I’ve got a new offer from new company but the ban still on my records. I went already to MOL they advise me to make a request to remove ban. They said I need NO from my previous company but they told me they are not giving NOC is the company should not give or they should give. Please help me what else I should to do to remove my ban thank you and I appreciate.

    1. Hussein,
      There is nothing else I see that can be done.
      What kind of ban do you have?

  465. Hello I just wnt to ask my cousin is working in a company as practical nurse but visa is a housemaid visa and now she resigns to her work but their hr did not accept the resignation due to personal reason she went back to our country will she be ban if she don’t hav mol contract because her visa is a housemaid?

    1. Antoe,
      Your query is not clear to me?
      If your cousin completed the contract, there won’t be any ban.

      1. Hi deepak my cousin in the first place has no contract the company did not give her contract only offer letter and now she wants to quit the job she resign but they did not allowed my cousin that’s why she just go back to our country and she is afraid that maybe the company will ban her. Hoping for your response. Thanks

        1. Antoe,
          Has she cancelled the visa?
          If not, the company might have imposed absconding on her.
          Please check with respective authorities.

  466. I already left My ex-company before I finish my contract .and they give me ban .then I went to free zone company and stayed for one year and 3 months and after…. I get a new offer with 5000 AED belongs to Labour The problem the new company allready said for me i have ban ….that’s makes no sense ….help why can i do

      1. Dear Sir,

        I just want to ask about my husband case.He finished the contract but the company did not give his 3 months salary and also settlement,the company change the trade name.He file a case against the company about the salary and settlement,PRO and him met in labor but they did not pay until labor forward the case to Dubai Court,my husband closed the case because it took long time,he ask for out pass but he is overstay for 2 months,immigration told him to pay 1,600 almost or he blacklisted,he chosen to be blacklisted because we don’t have money,now I want to know if any ways so that my husband come back here,Please advice me.Thank you so much.

        1. Guillan,
          Is your husband outside country?
          If blacklisted, how did he exit the country?
          If your husband is blacklisted at immigration and is outside the country, he will not be able to enter as long as the blacklist has been removed.

  467. Dear all,

    am working in a Dubai company for past 8 months..

    visa: Assistant engineer

    contract: unlimited

    family: living with wife

    Now I got an good offer from umm al quwain company.

    please advice will there be ban and is it possible to shift to new company without exit including my wife.

    please advice me urgent.

    1. hariharan,
      Labour ban is applicable.
      To avoid labour ban: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

      1. hello sir i want to know is danatta wil be accept me with six month ban?

  468. Dear Deepak,
    Good Day

    Sir I am a Pakistani citizen and working as an Engineer in an Indian Company since Aug 2011. I want to switch my job in new company but I am afraid of my company because of its previous record. They are applying for Visa for those who left their company for new job after cancelling them. Now when the other company in UAE is applying for their visa they are been rejected because their visa is already applied from the previous company. Their Motive is to stop the entry of those Employs who want to left their company, Please advise what should I do before resigning from my current company so that in future other company can apply for my visa without any problem.
    I will thanking you for your help.

    1. If i had finished 5 years and six months will there be a ban of one year?
      after going to my home country and i get a semi government job ? will there be a ban?

      1. Linsu,
        IF you get selected for semi government, there will be not labour ban applicable.
        Were you on limited contract? If yes, 1 year ban may be applicable for not completing contract.

  469. Hi,

    I have completed 6 months in my first job working as a computer engineer in dubai ( current salary : 15000) and i have got a new offer in free zone for ( AED 20,000).

    Initially when i joined my current employer had mentioned in the offer letter that i should not join any other company in UAE ,atleast for 2 years after leaving .

    My questions are :

    1. Will there be any type of ban if i resign ?

    2. Will there be any legal complications , if i join other company in UAE , because of the points mentioned in offer letter ?

    3. What will happen if company does not give NOC ?

    Thanks ,

    1. Mansoor,
      1. In free zone, labour ban is not applicable.
      2. I don’t think such terms are enforceable.
      3. Why you need NOC for?
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  470. Our project will most likely be over by September. If my company terminates my contract for the reason of the project is over and they will give me NOC, will i get banned?

  471. Dear sir Deepak,

    If the employer will terminate the employee without finishing the 2 year limited contract will he still gets a 6 months or 1 year labour ban? Your response will be greatly appreciated, thank you very much!

    1. Jeff,
      You will not get labour ban unless you have been terminated under Article 121 of UAE Labour Law.

  472. Dear Deepak, I signed a two years limited contract with a salary AED 18000 monthly, 8 months later have received a job offer, AED 30000 monthly, Im bachelor in engineering, my degree is not attested, the new Co in not free one Cco….will I have a labor ban…best regards

    1. Peter,
      For your salary and designation, there will be no ban.
      But under limited contract, there may be certain issues if you do not complete your contract.
      Please directly speak to MOL in this regard.

  473. sir iam working sharjah electric and water authorty goverment sector.
    my salar 4500 aed. me have 10 month completed in sewa.i got a job private sector my new salary 5400 aed and iwant change my job. iasked you sir abot the ban
    please help me

    1. Ghulam,
      You will have a automatic labour ban.Further, since you are quitting government job, they may impose 1 year ban.

  474. Hi Deepak,

    I’m working as a Nurse in a polyclinic. But my employer put Achieves clerk on my visa instead of Nurse. I’m also working 10hrs a day but based on my labor contract its only 8hrs. Now, I submitted my resignation letter and told my employer that I’m willing to pay my 45 days salary but he doesn’t accept. Our PRO told me he will file a case in court. My question is, what are the grounds of employer to file a case in court? Im also planning to file a case in labor. Can you guide me what cases can I file against him? I really wanted to settle this in a right way but my employer is really hard headed. If I will file a case to him this will be his third. Since we already have 2 nurses who left without finishing their contract.

    1. Amir,
      There is no any ground for case from your information provided.
      Please approach MOL and tell them about your situation.
      I can’t tell you what grounds you could file the case on!! It’s up to you.
      I would rather suggest to come to an amicable conclusion with your employer.

      1. Hi Deepak,

        Thank you for your response. I tried to offer him a payment (which is 45 days of my salary as stated in labor to compensate the unfinished contract) but he denied. Regarding the case he said he will file, I dont have any criminal acts made while I’m working with him.

  475. hello deepak.
    i just want ask something. my contract will be finish on march . and i found a new job .and give me offer letter. but my boss he cancel me . but he didnt give me a ban. the question is. i will be have ban in labour? what should i do? thanks

    1. Mimi,
      If your boss cancelled and did not give you a ban, there will be no ban.
      However, I am confused with your query. If you complete your contract, you will not have a labour ban.

      1. hello mr deepak,

        If a company terminates an employee of unlimited contract of 6years, and they are paying all the gratitude. will the employee have any labour ban on them?

        1. No labour ban is applicable if the contract has been completed.
          Please also obtain NOC from the company to be on safer side.

      2. I want to know, if you have a limited contract and you renewed after 2yrs, does your contract become unlimited after 3 years?.

  476. Hi sir,

    Let me just give you all the details beforehand and then ask my question.
    I am employed with a big group of company who have a lot of outlets all over UAE,and i work in the head office situated in dubai whereas my visa is of one of the branches of the company which is in abu dhabi and this is my 17th month in the job and my contract is limited,and knowing this company and its employer i am sure they will put a ban on me if i leave before completing my 2 year contract.

    and now i am planning to submit my resignation as this is one of the worst company’s to work for ,so my question is along with a 6 month automatic labour ban ,can the company put an immigration ban on me as well( although according to my knowledge it cannot be put on anyone who hasn’t committed any criminal offence or fraud etc),and is there any 1 year labour ban as well which the company can impose on me.

    I want to know if yes for the immigration and 1 year labour ban,what remedy do i have for it,can joining a jafza firm or semi government entity lift the so called bans AND IF THEY TERMINATE ME DO I HAVE A BAN OR NOT?
    aND IF THEY DENY ME ANNUAL LEAVE EVEN FOR A MEDICAL RESAON IS IT VALID ON THEIR PART?

    1. Mohammed,
      If you break a limited contract, the company may impose 1 year immigration ban/labour ban.
      If you have labour ban, you could work in free zone companies. But with immigration ban for 1 year, you will be unable to enter UAE as visas can not be issued.

  477. Hai Deepak

    MY NAME IS MAHABOOB FROM ANDHRA PRADESH MY QTUERY IS I WORKED IN DUBAI 2006 TO 2011. IN 2011 I RETURN INDIA WITHOUT CANELATION VISA. AFTER THAT I DID’NT GO DUBAI.MY COMPANY SAID SEND ME PASSPORT FOR CANCELLATION, DUE TO THE FEAR IDID NOT SEND PASSPORT AFTER THAT I RENUED MY PASSPORT IN 2012 DEC. BUT MY PRO SAID YOUR VISA CANCELLED IN LABOR AND EMIGRATION WITHOUT BAN. MY QUERY IS IF I GO IN VISIT TO DUBAI MY SPONCER WILL CATCHE ME? PLEASE GIVE ME REPLY

    1. Mahaboob,
      Not sure about this. Depends on your current records at the immigration.

      1. Mr. Deepak

        almost 4 years finish my PRO said from company said Everything clear. may i apply visit visa

  478. Hello Deepak
    I am on unlimited contract and have completed 18 months as a Sales Exec- 5k
    Ive got a good opportunity as a Accounts Manager in a org.
    I have my Bachelors degree attested but my pa kage is less than 12k.
    Pls advice.

    1. Amir,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  479. Hi Deepak

    Pls advice me on the labour ban , i have completed 18 months in my organisation into Sales as a Sales Exec.
    My contract states Unlimited and i have got an offer for 9k with other benefits as a Accounts Manager .
    Pls advice how i can tackle the ban .
    Thanks & Regards

    1. Ahmed,
      Please read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  480. Dear Deepak . Thank you for the response. .they give a tecom visa. So m confused

  481. i work for a private company under mol .i am on limited contract . I completed my first contract and renewed the same . This is my tenth mnth in the second contract.and i got an offer from a free zone dhcc. My employer is goin to impose a one year ban on me.will this affect me to get an employment visa for freezone dhcc. they give tecom visa. thanks

    1. Sheryl,
      One year labour ban won’t affect in DHCC free zone.
      If you have immigration ban for a year, you will not be able to work.

  482. Good Day!

    I want to ask. we started working on January 25, 2015. Every time we asked for our visa, they tell us that it is still on the process. On the 28th of January, we decided to quit because of the distance and we are not capable of doing the job. All we know is that we are still using our visit visa. They did not informed us about the working visa. Then they forced us to write a resignation letter. Now, they told us that we will be ban. Is there a ban lifting fee which we can pay to avoid the ban?

    1. Ichew,
      How are you working while on visit visa.
      This is illegal.
      How is there ban when you do not have work permit from labour contract? I am confused!

  483. Mr deepak.
    I worked in adnoc and got terminated, im less than two years in adnoc. My contract is unlimited. I’m already thingking that i will get ban. Can you give me advice to avoid the ban. I’m just high school gradute. Thank you

  484. Mr deepak.

    I need an answer. I worked in government owned company but less than two years, i got terminated. Is it automatic ban?

    1. Dennis,
      If you are terminated, I don’t think the company will insist on labour ban.

  485. Dear Deepak thanks for guidance but i could not understand well your technical English. Can you please little explain. I have decided I will deal it in amicably way but what goes wrong if I use hard way like salary 8500 and contract 12000? If I inform MOL then what will happen?

    Deepak Machado
    24/01/2015
    Asim,
    I recommend that you go through amicably with the company rather than doing it hard way.
    Yes, for a limited contract, there may be a year of labour/immigration ban if you break the contract.
    Since you have kept your word, it is up to the company to be ethical and prudent in their approach.
    As mentioned, it is better to leave the company with good thoughts and win-win situation.

  486. I am safety engineer with limited contract and working with LLC nearly 11 months. My labor contract is 12000AED but my net salary is 8500AED. There is no written evidence of me or from company that my salary would be 8500 but contract would be 12000. It was just trust and verbally mutual understanding with company that I will work in 8500 but the contract would be 12000.

    Now my question is that I have offer letter of 17000 with other non free zone company and I want to join that job. As far as I know that my present company can put one year non removeable ban if I leave present company before completed the contract as I have limited contract.

    The only way there is no one year ban on me if I leave company with mutual ubderstanding with company then this company will not put ban on me but I am not sure that they will ban me or not for one year but smelling danger.

    Is there any possible way excluding mutual understanding that I can leave. This company and join other.

    Manaagement threaten me that they can make big problem for me like ban etc.

    And I also feel that I can make problem for company that contract is 12000 but my salary is 8500 which means if I leave this job and make reason that not getting full salary then MOL may be get rest 3500 of each month for 11 months I did this job because contract is 12000 but salary is 8500.

    I being safety engineer may complain to MOL or Dubai municipality that I am leaving this job for safety issues as this company failed to compliance on health and safety matters.

    Please try to guide me what should I do to keep safe myself from one year ban and easily join new company.

    One more thing new company offer letter is 17000,and salary is also 17000.

    I also know I can work in free zone if one year ban implement on me but this is too much stress and tension to find new job in free zone.

    Comments appriciated

    1. Asim,
      I recommend that you go through amicably with the company rather than doing it hard way.
      Yes, for a limited contract, there may be a year of labour/immigration ban if you break the contract.
      Since you have kept your word, it is up to the company to be ethical and prudent in their approach.
      As mentioned, it is better to leave the company with good thoughts and win-win situation.

  487. sir i want to know about labour ban,i am working in only 3 months as one company i resigned from there i was worked that company a driver now i got a sales exicutive job i have school certificate attested my new company salary 5000 how can i left labour ban plese reply

    1. Binu,
      with regard to your qualification and salary, I don’t think you will have labour ban.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

    2. Hi
      I have a question , one of my friends previous company has lodged a labor case against him for joining the competition. Court date is falling next month but he has to travel to some place on a business trip before that .

      My questions is – Since its not a criminal case and he is not a defaulter in UAE , will he still be able to travel and rerun and appear before the court

      or labor case comes with immigration and travel ban till the time case is closed

      Email [email protected]

      Kindly advise

      Thanks

      1. Decent,
        There will be no travel ban.
        However, it is recommended he attend the labour court hearing.

  488. I am american teacher and In October i started working in school in Fujairah and still i am in my 6 months probation period and my employer said my visa process will start after probation period . My current salary is AED 13000 package but i have been offered another job for AED 14000 package In another school.
    my question is

    1- can I leave the job in my probation period.
    2- there will be any ban
    3- for teachers what salary is needed to avoid a ban .

    Thank you

    1. Sunny,
      That the visa process will start after the probation period is completely misguiding.
      You, as an expatriate are not allowed to live in UAE without a valid residence visa.
      1. Yes, you can leave the job.
      2. There will be no labour ban as the salary bracket is more than 12K.
      3. Same for teachers: 12K

  489. Salam Mohd,

    I have terminated from job in oct2 and they agreed to give time to look for job and I got a offer in nov 2 from a free zone company, but they said start from Jan,2015 visa process and they applied my visa process in Jebel Ali free zone and given me a letter to hold my family visa in immigration by keeping deposit AED 5000/-

    And previous company in touch with me on the phone and in email,
    on suddenly I got a call on Jan,4 from PRO saying that he will put absconding on me,I have requested him to give 2-3 days more, I am receiving a letter from JAFZA so I can deposit my family visa and I followed new company PRO and he had given me letter on Jan,6 with that i went to immigration to keep deposit and they told me that I have labor complain and my old employer filled absconding case on Jan 5. then I realized on angry he had complained to Labor for absconding even when i requested him to give just 2-3 days more and I have sent email to HR on jan 4 for this and I have email proof also. and termination letter and new company appointment letter

    I had put absconding case removal application from Labor and they given a date to come

    So please advise whether you can help me? what will happen after on that date with labor, will they remove the case? and cancel my visa and can my new company free zone based can get my visa?

  490. Sir can you give me some advice what do I need to do if I’m ban or not tell me sir.
    If I am ban it mean I can’t go back to Dubai in a different work?
    If I’m not ban it means I can go back right,I ask to Abu Dhabi immigration they said I’m not ban and I can come back,sir give me a clear and final answer.

  491. Plz tell me am I ban even I finish my 2years contract is it possible to find me a different job in dubai

  492. dear sir,
    I just wanna know I finished my 2years contract I work as a household,1year to my first employer and he canceled me.then i got 1more year to my second employer and I finish also but he didn’t canceled me,am I ban or not is it possible for me to changes and find a new job?plz sir help me and give some info and advice coz I don’t know the rules in use.

  493. Sir, my sponsor in my visa is an emirates but im working at filipino family in 11 months and they take my passport.And now I don’t want to work with them because of thier attitude. I choose to leave my work. And they let me go.but my problem they did not give my passport because they ask me to pay for my visa, air ticket and etc. How can I pay that I have no money. So told them I will not pay. What should I do sir? How can I get my passport? Will I get ban? They can make me abscond even I did not work in my real employer? Pls advice me.
    thanks and andvance.

    1. AEM,
      you could complain to your embassy officials. Do you have a passport copy at least?

  494. Hi Deepak,
    I have worked with sharaf DG for one and half year under limited contract now the company has terminated my services and cancelled my visa.
    Now I wanted to know if there will be any 6 month ban on my next employment in UAE.
    Please comment.

  495. Sir I worked with my company for 18 month under limited contract now they terminated me and cancelled my visa please let me know if there will be any 6 month ban on me.
    Thanks deepak

  496. Hi depaak hr u,
    Here in uae a technical services company hired me on 1800 aed pay on 1month probation period if the company cancel my visa after one week of joining ,should it be necessary to leave the countery immidiately or not plz tell me
    it is urgent .thanks

  497. Hi Deepak,
    I’m working now in a company for 2months in unlimited contract but I want to leave the company, I give my resignation yesterday for one month notice but the company told me to stop my work immediately and then they give me 12 days to find a new job in the government sector. What if I get a new job with the salary of 5000AED above, there still a ban?Kindly advise what I’m going to do.

  498. Hi Deepak! Just wanted to know what will happen if my employer failed to submit my contract to Ministry of Labour? If I resign, shall I still have a ban of 6 months? and should I still need to pay him 45 days of my salary? I signed a limited contract. I am working with this company less than 6 months.

    1. Andy,
      You may face labour ban.
      Regrding the 45 days salary, Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/reader-mailbag-pay-visa-costs-resign

  499. I started working as an Engineer for an LLC company based in Dubai about 4 months back. I had recently resigned and got my visa cancelled With a One Year labour ban.. Now I have an offer at DIC TECOM for a FZ company with a salary of 15K … So my question is does TECOM accepts candidates with One Year Ban from MOL

    1. Mohammed,
      I don’t think you will face any problem with TECOM DIC as labour ban is not applicable there.

  500. Hi I am working as a dentist for 4 months under Unlimited contract. I wish to change my Job and have a offer of more than 12,000AED. Will there be any problems. How long do I have to serve in my notice period. I am still in my Probation period.

    1. Hello Mr Deepak

      I am working with one of contracting company in probation period. I am Civil engineer in professional and i have current salary is 12000/-AED. but due to the company policy and not getting salary on time i am looking for job change. I have completed 2 month in this company.I am looking to resign from the company today, so kindly confirm for below mentioned points
      1) I will be liable to compensate for 45 days salary to company?
      2) Any ban is applicable to me if i get same salary in new company?
      3) I need to pay visa expenses to the company? Nothing mention in appointment letter.
      Please help !!! I have Limited contract with current company and my visa is already stamped. Please help!!!!
      My Civil engineer degree Certificate is attached in UAE.
      I am resigned from my previous company after completion of my 2 years limited labour contract.

      1. Subodh,
        1. Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-labour-law-2/reader-mailbag-pay-visa-costs-resign
        2. If you get salary above 12K with good designation, there will be no ban.
        3. Refer to point 1.

    2. Ved,
      For professionals like you, there will be no ban in labour. Notice period depends on your contract.

  501. Hi Sir Deepak
    I am confused please guide me, I am here in uae on visit visa I am graduate in business management I got an offer letter from a company they are offering me 1500/AED for a post of cashier they want me to sign offer letter immediately, joining date on letter is 10th January. I am looking for others jobs as well my question is if I sign that offer letter and after that I get another job with sallery more than them like 3000/4000 AED so is there any ban for me if I want to join other job before getting visa or after visa
    My 2nd question is, If I join any company and before finishing the contract I change work my visa to spouse visa and leave the job shall I get ban or I can change

    1. Aisha,
      Yes, there will be ban if labour approval is under process or approved.
      Labour ban is still applicable.

  502. Hi deepak, I was recently hired as a clerk in a semi-government company but we are under an agency…they have given us only 6 months temporary contract in the semi-government company but our visa is under the consultant agency which they provided us with unlimited contract …they told us its 1yr visa but im not sure since they did not fully say all the details regarding our visa…My question is.. Is it ok to transfer to another company given that we knew we only have 6 months contract? i have a bachelor’s degree or if ever i would get another more than 5k will that be enough? or will i be banned even if they give us NOC but only in the 4500-7000 aed salary range? thank you very much

    1. Finn,
      I am not sure about this but I guess it is possible to get transfer.

  503. Hi Mr. Deepak, how are you?
    Im planning to resign in my current job, i completed exactly one year this month, December under unlimited contract. If i leave my company now or early next year and found new job in freezone:
    1. will i have labour ban?
    2. Do i have to get NOC from my curŕent employer even if i find job in freezone?
    The reason why i need to resign is because of very low salary, i only compensate 3,000aed, i act as secretary, receptionist, admin assistant, storekeeper and accountant. All flats,rooms, bedspace rentals and lately metro fare also increased . I dont know now how i can manage the 3,000 aed monthly. Please help me regarding my two questions.
    thanks.

  504. hi! mr deepak my company was terminate me for no reason and im unlimited contract.. it is possible to remove my ban if i have
    NOC, TERMINATION LETTER, . ALSO IT IS POSSIBLE MY COMPANY WILL HELP ME TO REMOVE MY BAN? PLEASE HELP ME IM STRESS..

  505. Hi Deepak,

    I just started working for a company in Abu Dhabi and still am in my probation period, my current salary is 13k but i have been offered another job for 15k within another company.I dont have any diploma’s attesten, will I have a labor ban?

    Thanks in advance!

    Kind regards,

    Sara

    1. Sara,
      for this salary, you will not have a ban.
      Better to attest your certificates

  506. Good Day Sir Deepak,
    I need your advice sir because my previous employer gave me a 1yr ban. if ever i applied on freezone or there would be an offer of 5k in a private company
    is it possible? or
    is it possible to exit in uae then return again as tourist visa but still have 1yr labour ban to search job?
    thank you so much for ur time sir.

  507. Deepak dear,

    joem here,
    is a 1 year ban can be lifted same as the 6 month ban under limited contract? thanks & regards

  508. Mr deepak please help !!

    I have put in a 30 day notice as required by the MOL for unlimited contract . There is NO end date on my contract and i have only completed 11 months after speaking with the MOL they informed me they will automatically put a labor ban however this will be lifted because my new offer exceeds salary of 14,000 aed as well as my education as a male nurse .

    My question

    I am a American male nurse and my current employer a ( Private Hospital ) has threaten my with possible 1 year immigration ban imposed by them ? Can they in fact do this ?

    After speaking with MOL they stated they do not understand how they can do this as i have not done anything wrong ?

    My current employer said such a ban can be imposed because i did not complete 1 year . It just does not make any sense the MOL said after looking at my contract i can terminate the contract at any time as long as i give notice .

    Any advice will be helpful

    1. Tim,
      IF they threaten, it is high time you discontinue working with them. This shows the attitude of the company and its officials.
      You will not get any labour ban as your salary exceeds 12K.
      It is not possible to impose immigration ban unless there is a serious offence. The employer will be in trouble if they falsely accuse the employees.
      I don’t think there will be any problem.

      1. You’re the best !!!! Deepak Thanks

        And yes my response to that threat was just that !! I told them this just tells me i am making the right choice in leaving !!

  509. sir,befor i am working a emirat cab in sharjah,i no complate a 2 year visa period,i am woring only 15 month and cancilation a visa ,commpny ban me 1 year now my vist visa 3 month can this posibal remove this ban.

  510. Mr.Deepak how are you.
    I need one advise from u please because I struckup in big problem.

    Mr.Deepak I completed my 1 year 2 month in my present company & my visa status is on electrical technician but I joined as a auto cad draftsman & in my offer letter its mentioned that there r joining me as a autocad draftsman position. & my education background is I completed my diploma in civil & btech in civil.
    I want to change my company. & I received 2 offer from different company bank field & construction company there offer me more then 5000 aed PM .on case if I change job will u get 6 months ban in uae ..in case if its get how I should lift my ban….
    Please its humble request to clarify my dout ..thankthank

    1. Syed,
      Yes you will get a ban.
      If you join government bank you will not have a ban.
      Read article again: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae

  511. i have been hired by a bank but am not a direct employee of bank i have consultancy visa i came on employment entry permit and started working its been 7 days am not happy with the job and nither my medical is done nor my residence visa got stamped
    can i change my job

    1. Habib,
      Yes you can change. There may be labour ban if the labour process is started.

  512. Dear sir Deepak,

    Actually i got stuck in my relative co as a general accountant on employment visa. they are ready to give me the NOC . before it i was not know about this that visa can’t change before 2 years. I have my background as a banking exp in Pakistan and getting job in exchange here but they are refusing me just because of visa that before completing your 2 years it can’t be done. what i do in this situation

  513. Please help

    I am a American male nurse under a unlimited contract as per my contract and information i have received MOL all that is required is to give 30 day notice period to terminate my contract . My question is i have only completed 11 months of my contract i know the labor ban can be lifted as due to my salary and education . However can the employer impose a immigration ban as i did not complete 1 year ?

      1. Tim,
        Please comment in full. I am not able to trace half information.
        Requesting you to post complete query in a single comment.

  514. Hai Mr Deepak, My current employer terminated my limited contract on September 9th, correct after one year and 9 days, and the where forcing me to signed the cancellation papers, my stand was after getting my pending salary’s and my leave salary only i will sign the documents, they denied it, now the file is in MOL, My previous company payed me 6000 Aed / month (in labor contract it was 4000 Aed) Presently i got an offer as same designation Civil Engineer with 8300 Aed/ month.

    I would have any Ban?
    From the previous company i will not get N.O.C, because i moved against them in MOL.

    1. Cyriac,
      For engineers there is usually no ban. But that is not entirely overruled.

  515. Hi Deepak,

    My wife is a Physiotherapist. She Joined in one home care organization here in their visa. She got a DHA license also. After joining one week due to the too much travel she resigned. we paid 1970Dhs visa charge as requested by them. My question is Can i get her back on my residence visa without sending her out of country. Is there will be any ban for Work or residence. Is her DHA license will be valid or Not.

    Just Clarify me.

    Thanks

    1. Karthick,
      Yes it is possible. You will have to pay extra fees for status change.
      Yes DHA license will be valid if not taken for a specific purpose.

  516. Dear sir,
    I WORKED IN ABUDHABI FROM 2012-2014,AFTER FINISHING MY VISA MY COMPANY RENEWED IT FOR NEXT TWO YEARS,AFTER TWO MONTH I GOT A VACATION,DURING MY VACASION I GOT A NEW JOB IN OTHER COUNTRY,SO I CONFUSED ABOUT THE VISA CANCELATION IN UAE,IF ANY JOBS COMING IN UAE ,CAN I APPLY FOR THAT?NOW SIX MOTH FINISHED,

  517. Dear sir,
    I am an Electrical Engineer worked for 2 months in a company under unlimited contract,regarding the issues with the salary my employer quit me without any notice.i contacted him through phone mail..etc..but he refuses to answer..after 4 days i filed a complaint against him in mol and now the case in dubai courts.Meanwhile my mothere passed awayin india due to an accident,i requested my employer to return my passport but he refuses,now i applied in dubai court for getting my passport but my employer is out of countrty.What can i do??? will i get labor ban ??
    is it is legal to keep the employees passport??
    kindlyu note that i am having only labor card with me??
    can i cancel my labor card myself??
    can i cancel my visa myself??
    if yes means any ban??
    if not i am going to india with out cancelling the visa…then how many months ban will be there??

    1. Jiphin,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/can-employer-keep-passport
      No, you can’t cancel labour card yourself. PRO should do it.
      Yes, you may face labour ban if you have not completed your contract.
      6 month ban will be applicable.

  518. Hello Deepak,

    I came to Abudhabi on 5th May as a Plant Operator In Kharafi National under unlimited agreement. I have resigned with a month notice period as I got opportunity in ADNOC group. Will it lead to ban , also tell me whether I will be charged for visa cost etc or not by my current employer.

    Regards
    Shadab

    1. Shadab,
      You will not have labour ban if you join directly under ADNOC.
      Visa cost needs to be paid if you have signed such contract.

  519. hi deepak. i am graphics designer. one year before i wwork l l c company. i am not finesh 2 year there thats why i got ban for 6 month. just i got freezone company visa 15 day before. in january i will get good job in dubai islamic bank printing press in al qouz. pleas tell me i can change the visa i am prohibition periodd for six momth

  520. Dear Deepak,

    i am starting new cafeteria in ajman ,so i need to apply for visa my friend already working here in another cafeteria since 6 month so i need take him to my cafeteria so if he cancelled the visa he will get 6 month labor ban i know that , how can remove the ban and apply visa for him, he is high school failed (10th) may i know what is the formalities . need attestation on certificate ?

    1. Al Qaas,
      There is nothing like lifting the ban.
      Your friend will have to obtain NOC from his current employer. This seems best solution.
      What certificates will you attest?

  521. Hi Mr Deepak,I got terminated my contract and me and the company had a agreement that I would pay them one month Salary back. I’m a musician and a performed only five days ,which they diduct 5000 dhm from my outstanding balance. they cancelled my visa and did not even told me I canceled my visa . On the last day of my grace periods, the told me that me visa was already cancelled.i went to them to get my passport and want to arrange a agreement that I would pay the settlement monthly off ,they want the full amount of money and I’m already overstaying in the country. I did sign no papeof agreement and now after they cancelled my visa,they want me to sighn a letter from the lawyer that I must pay them the settlement back. Is that legal?

    1. William,
      TO cancel visa, they would need to cancel the labour card. How can this be done without your consent? They require your signatures on the cancellation form.
      Something is not sounding right here!!
      You should be in agreement to whatever you sign. Why would you sign otherwise?

  522. Dear Sir,
    I am BE mech working as a designer in dubai,
    it has been 2months and 12 days after i entered in employment visa.

    STILL my contract has not been sumitted or stamped, and the company is trying to reduce my salary which they said verbally,
    and they are trying to make me sign on a reduced salary(3000) agreement.

    Im in a confused state,
    1)can i file a case with my offer letter(AED4500)?
    2)will i have ban?

    hoping your prompt resonse.
    thanks

    1. Jihad,
      1. The offer letter may not be considered at labour court. However, this could be tried.
      2. Yes, if your labour approval is processed.

  523. Hi Deepak
    I work for a company in a Freezone. My salary is AED 16,000 and my contract is limited which expires on the 30th Jan 2015.
    If I resign at the end of December 2014, would I receive a ban?
    Thanks so much for your replies, so informative.
    regards

    1. Jack,
      I don’t think for your salary there will be any labour ban. You are working in Free zone.
      Which FZ are you with. There may be issues if you shift within the same FZ.

  524. Im currently working as web developer in company but profession on my visa is archieve clerk… Although i have bechelors degree… If i get job of 7000 aed as web developer in new company… and get NOC from previous company… Just 3 months old in current company…. Will i get ban?

  525. Dear Mr. Deepak
    I am working in a private medical center as a physiotherapist in al ain with unlimited contract, this is my first contract and I completed my 5th month, I am not satisfy with work environment ,now I got new offer with the package of 16000AED in private hospital.current package is 12000 AED,will I get any ban? Pls guide me

    Read more: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae#ixzz3KRgAnGBV
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  526. Dear Deepak,

    I am working with automotive company in Dubai. My salary is 7500. i have completed 3 months.
    now i am offered better job and salary 12000 above. Ia m graduate with BBA. And my degree is attested.
    kindly advise if i will have ban? If yes then what i can do to lift the Ban?
    I will be haighly appriate if you reply in detail.

    Sheraz

  527. hi Sir,

    I’m just confused last month I resigned to my past company and I’m working there for almost 8 months. And my contract is limited and they told me that I should pay first before they will cancel my visa. And they said I should pay 3750? that’s to much expensive. pls give me an advice.

    1. Ruby,
      Why should you pay? Have you signed any contract saying you will reimburse the costs?
      Companies are not supposed to recover such costs from employees.

  528. Hi Mr. Deepak,
    I am working with current company from last 4 years. 3 years with RAK visa and 1 year with sharjah visa under same owner / arbab but company difference is only RAK was LLC and sharjah co. is without LLC. current salary 7K moving to new company(ISO Certified) at 8500 within sharjah. Does any ban will be imply if i get NOC from current employer? Please reply….thanks

  529. Hi deepak

    I have started working as a sales assistant since 2014 April, now i wanted resign from the company. they have told me if i didn’t perform in this 3 months they will terminate me. but due to company rules hard to sell. anyhow what would be the better option. my case i wanted to find another job.

    what will happen if i came under my wife visa?
    what is the minimum salary requirement for ban process?
    am i allowed to work as a part time event member if i came under wife visa?

    1. Randunu,
      1. Nothing will happen if you come under wife’s sponsorship. You can work. But Labour ban is effective.
      2. Read the article again.
      3. No. You can not work when under wife’s sponsorship unless you obtain labour approval.

  530. hi Deepak , I wanna know that according to labor law , during probation period , both employee and employer can dismiss the emlployment contract? I ahave joined one company from last three months and now I got gud opportunity , can I resign withour notice as I am on probation period?
    your reply will be highly appreciated

  531. hi! I was terminated by my employer last Nov.24,2014 because I runaway.I left the office after my breaktime and didnt return . and i have one month notice, what should I do? I am still on probationary period for only 5months now. pls help

  532. Hi Deepak,

    Hope you’re in good spirits. I signed an offer letter in my home country for a 2 year contract. Now, when i reached AUH, I signed an unlimited contract and will be turning 1 year this coming Jan 9, 2015. After which, I could resign from my employer without any ban at all?

    Thanks in advance..

    1. Allen,
      If you break the contract, there will be automatic labour ban.
      Read the article again and understand.

      1. hi mr deepak i have limited contract im more than 3 years in my company,, if i will resign what are the possible consequences will occur ? i will get banned ? thanks and Godbless

  533. Dear Deepak,

    What should I do if my company doesn’t provide me overtime. During the negotiations for my current job my HR told me that company will provide overtime only my duty exceeds up to 12 hours. I have that in written in the exchanged e-mails but not in the contract. Is it OK to be as a proof of understanding between me and my company?

  534. HI AM WORKING FOR A COMPANY IN MUSAFFAH ,ABU DHABI FOR 7 MONTHS UNDER LIMITED CONTRACT.I AM WORKING IN WRONG FIELD .I FEEL I WILL BE TERMINATED WITHIN 6 MONTHS DUE TO POOR PERFOMANCE.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THERE ANY WAY TO CHANGE MY JOB WITHOUT GETTING 1 YEAR BAN.I AM A BTECH HOLDER.I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER A COMPANY CAN TERMINATE EMPLOYEE UNDER LIMITED CONTRACT.

  535. thats my second mail to you deepak .the situation is that i am working in an building material company as an accounts cum sales exceutive from past 4 months. Now i am getting a good offer from hamriya freezone in an oil company as an accountant please guide me how i can avoid the ban of six month from me i am a post graduate from india .my current salary is 2000 and they are offering a salary of 5000 . i have heard from my many friend that if you switched the job in free zone from the normal visa there is no ban on you . please guide me to the right prospective way .
    THANKING YOU
    ASIM ALI

  536. hello,
    i have completed 1 year and 2 months as electrician labour visa with my previous employer, now i got a job with 5000 salary with a new employer with better designation. if i cancel my visa will i get a ban and if so can i able to uplift? Coz i m confused about this limited and unlimited visa terms. im not sure which type my visa belongs. all i knew is a employment visa with “wiring electrician assistant”. plz do advise me on this, thank you

    1. Lekshman,
      if you complete your contract, there will be no ban, whether limited or unlimited.

  537. Dear Deepak

    My name is also deepak.

    I terminated my unlimited contract after 1 year and 3months. Am a civil engineer. In my passport my profession mentioned as civil engineer.I am having labour ban. I wanted to know weather my previous company has impose me 1 year ban or 6 month automatic ban. Now i came back on visit visa for searching job

  538. Hi Deepak,

    Will i get any type of ban if i am working under a limited contract for Non-FZ and resign before the contract ends to a FZ company?

    Thank you,
    Khalid

  539. Dear Deepak, You also mentined here, there will be 1 year entry ban if I cancelled visa in a limitted contract. I would like to ask you 1 year ban would affect if I got a government offer? Any chance for problems in immigration?

    “One year Ban
    A one year ban will be imposed if you have not completed your limited labour contract. You will not be able to visit UAE in case you have been slapped with One Year Labour ban. “

  540. Dear sir,
    Now am working in LLC company. now i want to change my company but am not completed 2 years. if that company ready to give NOC is ban will affect? or if i join in freezone is ban will affect?

    1. Edward,
      If you join Free zone company you will not face labour ban.
      If you have NOC too, you can avoid labour ban.

  541. Dear sir,
    I am working in a Semi-government company,my visa is 3 years and my designation is senior technician.But my qualification is B.E.Now i completed 1.8 years,now i am trying new job.if i got new opportunity , is possible to get any ban ?

  542. dear , then why its mentioned in some sites that we cannot visit UAE if we got 1 year ban for breaking limitted contract. Is it applicable if we got a government offer? Any possiblity to get immigration ban for 1 year? Is this 1 year ban effect immigration?

    1. Salih,
      I am not sure what is mentioned in the sites.
      1 year ban is for labour ban.
      If you get government job this will not be applicable.

  543. Dear Deepak, I am working in a private company UAE under limited contract. I got a good offer from UAE government sector. I am a MSc. holder . Is it possible to change to government sector if I got 1 year labor ban?

    1. Salih,
      govt visa are directly form immigration ….if you get a labour ban you can join but if immigration ban you cannot join. Mostly it is labour ban

      1. sir good morning….i have 1 y ban in immigrtion…can freezone lift my ban….tnx sir

        1. Shayne,
          No. If you have immigration ban, you can not apply visa anywhere in UAE.

  544. Dear Deepak, Salute to you for the work you are doing for humanity. it is priceless.
    Plz see details below.
    My Visa: Computer Engineer
    Qualification: MS (18 yr)
    Contract: Unlimited
    Salary: 8000
    On probation period.(3 mnths of work)
    I want to switch the job asap because of the policies unsuitable for me as an experienced professional.
    My question: Can I resign current and switch to new job with the salary above 12,000 with no fear of labour Ban?
    What liabilities on me in this condition. There is no condition mentioned in my contract regarding leaving job.
    Thanks.

    1. Muhammad,
      If you get a salary of above 12K, I think you will have not ban. This still depends on the position you get.
      I am not sure what is written in the contract. Read the offer letter again.

  545. Can I get emergency leave(my mom urgently need treatment,she is alone)am just complete 6month.can u explain.can I go to mol.my emplooer doesn’t allow.

  546. Sir,
    I am working for 3months in a private company (which I believe I am still in a probationary period) and I signed an unlimited contract. However, I got a call from a SEMI-GOVERNMENT company which is also a Gas and Oil company.
    If ever I will be hired in the OIL company and I will resign from my current employer, will I get any ban?

    Thank you.

    1. Im also in this kind of situation. I’ve been working for 4 months with my current employer. Last week i was hired to an Oil and gas company but the agency is the one who will give me the new visa. Im also a bachelors degree holder. And the offer to me is 5000 Dhs. Will i get any ban? Tnx for the response sir.

        1. I will get labour ban even though I will get a salary of above 5000 Dhs and I will be working at a Semi government Oil and gas company but the visa will be provided by the recruitment agency?

          1. I just submitted my resignation to my current employer, is there any chance i can lift this ban? What step s should i do? Thanks for your help Deepak.

        2. Resigned due to ill health, not on company sposor as I am sponsored by spouse, have done 7 months of contract am I entitled to Leave days to be paid out, i know I dont get gratuity and do i get the days i have worked till i finish

  547. Hello deepak,

    I am a qualified Civil Engineer currently working as a site engineer/coordinator for one of the company in dubai.
    But my visa taken by my company is as a “Sales Representative”.
    I am at verge of changing my job now, Though have just completed 1year and 4 months of my 2 year term under unlimited contract.
    I have got a new job offer and a post of “Project Engineer” with a salary of more than 12000 AED/month, Will there be any
    ban if i resign my current job and take this new job offered?
    If so can this ban be lifted?
    Please advise..?

    1. Suhail,
      For the salary that you have mentioned, there will be no ban.
      Read the article again.
      There is nothing like lifting ban.

  548. Dear Deepak,

    very thanks for your precious time. I am working on an Accountant (Bachelors Degree) since last four months. But now my employer is going to wind up his company. What will happen to me?
    Will I have to face the ban? As I have not terminated the contract myself. And what if I have NOC from the employer?

    1. Dear Mr.Kalim,
      I am also gone through the similar situation, But i got a 6 month labour ban when i cancelled my visa due to company winding up. So make sure that what to do with the NOC, NOC is not useful when you applying for the new visa in the ban period because the ban is automatic system ban. So Mr.Deepak kindly please suggest whether the NOC is need to submit in the time visa cancellation or not. Because of my unawareness i got a six month labour ban, and from my experience NOC is not useful when applying for the new visa in ban period.

  549. Dear Sir,

    My MOL card expiry date is 21-11-2014 and Emirates ID Card/Visa pasted on Passport have Expiry date 16-12-2014, I have Unlimited contract and Submitted a letter for non renewal of my visa(one month notice)

    My Question are:
    1. My Employer forcing me to serve him until 16-12-2014 can I leave Current employer (MOL card expiry date 21-11-2014) or I have to do thy job until employer want.

    2. If I leave my current employer after the expiry date of MOL card is there any Ban on me?

    1. Shahzad,
      I am not sure how the company is making you work after the labour permit has expired.
      If you have completed your contract, there will be no ban.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae

      1. thanks Sir
        I am worried about that really because of the behavior of my Employer thy r forcing me to work until Emirates ID expiry date.
        I joined the company 21-11-2012 and now 21-11-2014 my Labor card will Expire but Visa pasted on Passport will Expire on 16-12-2014, I submitted my visa non renewal notification so now in my case what will be applicable I have to fallow labor card or Visa on Passport ???

        1. Shahzad,
          Working without valid documents in UAE is illegal.
          Labour gives you the right to work. Visa is for residence purpose.

          1. Hello Sir,

            Thanks for your kindness please let me Know that is there any Immigration ban after the MOL card expire, ?

  550. Dear Deepak,

    My school just issued my visa this week then terminated me within the same week Iwas not issued a labour card. I did not break my contract. I dont think the school will put a ban but will I get a ban from the Ministry. If so can the school lift the ban or issue an NOC so I can work for another company? Please let me know

    Thanks

    1. Tahira,
      Sad to hear about your situation.
      If they have terminated you, request an NOC from them. Then you will not have a ban.

      1. Dear Deepak,

        Thanks so with the NOC I can get hired from a new employer regardless if the salary is less than 12,000. Is this according to the labor law?

  551. hey deepak i am recently working in a restaurant and i am really frustrated cause there is no good business and its soo boring .Its been two months i am working for the company snd i want to change my job ,if i get a job in freezone can i change anytime and do i have to pay visa money to my owner or not .please reply and i already got my emirates id and health card will that effect

      1. I worked in uae KFC for 2 years after fenish the contract i changed to another company carrefour its almost 1 year i joined to carrefour but now i find good new job is there any ban if i make resign..

  552. Hi Deepak,

    I am working in a group of company on 1st june 2014 onwards, as a general accountan t my visa is limited visa, last two months i didn’t get my salary, if i ask my salary they said to cancel my visa, they force me to cancel my visa, my current salary is 2500, i am a attested degree holder, can i change the job without ban, please guide me.

  553. Hi Deepak,
    asking if its normal that my basic salary is freeze to 1400 since i join my company i am now 9 yrs to my company..i started 2500 salary now I’m getting 5000 but my basic is still at 1400..thanks in advance

    1. Bernard,
      Companies use this tactic to limit their exposure of giving employees higher gratuity.
      Companies with good ethics do increase their basic salary when salary increment is done.

  554. hi sir iam working in llc limted contract …my salray 2500 …..my boss tarminated me .know he is forcing me to resine iam complited 10 months

  555. sir, I am working under unlimited contract with security company .and my work permit will be expire on 26/02/2015. I want to complete only 2 years until 26/2/2015 and quit the job mean I don’t want to renew contract. what are the legal formalities to avoid any problem.plzz suggest.thanx

    1. Latif,
      There are no specific legal formalities.
      You will need to inform your company and provide resignation letter in which you should mention that you do not want to renew.

  556. goodpm,, i have a question. im under a limited contract 2yrs sales field, but i will transfer to a freezone company of different field. can they imposed a ban on me? i have a bachelors degree as well

  557. Hello Mr. Deepak

    Will I get Ban or I have to pay some thing to company if i leave my job even after only 5 months. (In case I get job in Free zone)

    Story is…
    I am working in a Private company under Limited contract since July 2014. My offer was an oral commitment (company didn’t issue offer letter). Company offered me to work as accountant, issued visa for Labor Supervisor then assigned me duty of Sales Officer and now I have to perform every odd work of company.
    Salary was committed AED 3500 but now getting only 2500. I was needed job so I signed contract.
    But now I want to leave this company.
    Kindly guide me

  558. Hi,
    I am teacher in a school.My pay was less. around 2600.I am a graduate. I have completed 4 months now i got offer from another school with pay scale of 5000. If Quite this job will i get a ban?
    Do schools come in semi-government? do teachers get ban?
    If i am likely to get ban what i should do to avoid it.
    Thanks & regards.

    1. You may get a ban.
      Schools do not come under semi government…
      To avoid ban read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

  559. Dear Mr. Deepak,
    Will I have ban if I was fired from my current job without completed my contract period?

    1. Giza,
      Yes. But there are exceptions.
      Read:
      http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae

  560. Hi deepak,

    I am presently working in private company as Sr. Engineer under unlimited contract salary 22 k. Completed 8 months.
    I have got new opportunity in another private company with position as Engineer and salary 26 k. Will I have ban if I leave the present company?

    Kindly provide your feedback. Thank you

    1. Manohar,
      Considering your salary, I don’t think you will have a ban.
      What type of contract do you have?

  561. Sir, Am working in a LLC company in dubai as a sales consultant since one and a half month on the employment visa and am not satisfied with the current job due to some issues. And am a Btech graduate with all my certificates UAE Attested so I heard from many people that the graduates people doesnt have a labour ban if their certificates are UAE attested. So am thinking of changing my present job so is there any way that I can change my job without any labour ban. Please suggest me a way to survive without a ban when opting for new job. I’ll be waiting for your response eagerly. Thanks.

    1. Hameed,
      Read the article properly again. I have clearly mentioned about graduates and salary requirement.

  562. Hello brother,

    Im Mohammed from india right now working at Abu Dhabi (on an unlimited contract and my firm is registered under MOL) in a brokerage company (Stock market) as an IT officer im having a Bachelor degree (ECE engineer) from a reputed university in india even though in my visa there is no reference of engineer just profession as “Computer Programmer” my concerns regarding new jobs ar given below please assist me

    1.right now im getting 4500dhm working for past 8 months in this firm can i change my job to other company with 7000dhm salary with out ban as there is no reference on my visa that says im an engineer (the highest degree i submitted to HR was my engineering cert)

    2.whats the conditions i should achieve to change this job without a BAN?????

    1. Mohammed,
      Getting NOC from your current employer will solve your ban problem if you change jobs.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae

    2. Sorry to mention that my visa period is from 2014-2016 (unlimited contract) and what is the relavance of the 1 year that i should complete before any change in job????

      2.As there is no specification on my visa that im an engineer did i need to satisfy 12000 dhm criteria to change job???is 5000dhm is ok for me to change the job???

        1. Hi,Deepak Machado

          i completed 1 year in UAE
          My profession on my visa is Follow up clerk
          I am having MBA attested UAE certificates
          can i join another company without ban, if my current company will not provide me NOC

  563. Dear Deepak,
    (1) I am a Diploma holder My two year unlimited contract going to finish at Jan 2015. The company mentions in offer letter that I am signed while joining “In the event of your decision leave within 3 years from the date of employment visa all expenses of visa and one month salary should be pay by employee” Is this 3 year applicable if am going to change my job after this 2 year visa?.
    (2) This is the second condition in company contract “However in the event of your decision to leave the company within 3 years from date of your training the company reserves the right to claim re inbursement of 100percent of your training costs from your final settlement” company trying me to send forcefully for a five days training in November 2014 .
    Is this condition will effects for 3 years?
    If I am leaving after the visa can they able to put a ban on me and Can they register a case on me?
    Kindly let me know the difficulty’s I have to face when I am moving to another company . I am waiting for your valuable response

  564. Dear Deepak,
    (1) My two year unlimited contract going to finish at Jan 2015. The company mentions in offer letter that I am signed while joining “In the event of your decision leave within 3 years from the date of employment visa all expenses of visa and one month salary should be pay by employee” Is this 3 year applicable if am going to change my job after this 2 year visa?.
    (2) This is the second condition in company contract “However in the event of your decision to leave the company within 3 years from date of your training the company reserves the right to claim re inbursement of 100percent of your training costs from your final settlement” company trying me to send forcefully for a five days training in November 2014 .
    Is this condition will effects for 3 years?
    If I am leaving after the visa can they able to put a ban on me and Can they register a case on me?
    Kindly let me know the difficulty’s I have to face when I am moving to another company . I am waiting for your valuable response

    1. San,
      If you have signed these, YES they are valid.
      Yes, if you leave without proper exit, they may impose ban.

  565. I’m currently working as a nurse in a private hospital in abudhabi with a salary of 7600aed. My contract will end on December 2014. I recently got an offer letter from another private hospital and the salary offered to me is 14000aed. I am planning to submit a notification letter to my current employer that I will not renew my contract anymore. My company is very strict when it comes to this matter and I’m afraid that they will not give me a No Objection Certificate or worse give me a labour ban. Is there any ground for them not to give me an NOC or give me a labour ban considering that I will receive a higher salary? Can you give me some advise on the things that I can do so I can transfer to the new hospital which offers better opportunity and salary for me?

  566. Hi Deepak,
    Hope your are doing good.I have joined 30 days back in a LLC company Abu Dhabi. Due to the working atmosphere I resigned from the company after 16 days of work. i have only signed offer letter and not any labour contract. n no medical. i asked them to give passport back, but they are delaying and not responding. also m coming daily office for work as my passport is with them. my visit visa expires on 3rd nov, 2014 and i have my return ticket to india. guide me please.
    Appreciate your earliest reply.
    Thanks and best regards,
    Anaz

    1. Akram,
      First of all it is illegal to work under visit/tourist visa.
      Secondly, it is illegal for any company to hold the passport of anyone. It is a personal belonging and must remain with the holder.
      Suggested reading: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/can-employer-keep-passport

  567. Hi deepak,
    I have a limited contact and will be quitting my job in the last month of my 6 month probation period where i was earning 6000 aed/month for a new job that is offering 12000aed.I am also an engg graduate.will i get the ban lifted if mol imposes it on me?

    Thanks for your help in advance….

    1. Ryan,
      If you are joining under MOL, you will have automatic ban.
      However, for your category and salary, I think you will be exempt.

  568. Hi Deepak,
    Hope your are doing good.I have joined 2 days back in a LLC company Dubai.Due to the working atmosphere I plan to leave the company and join on another company.I have not done my medial and no visa has stamped on my passport n if I leave the company will I get any ban.
    Appreciate your earliest reply.

    Thanks and best regards,
    Anaz

    1. Anaz,
      Is your labour card under process? If yes, you will have automatic ban.

  569. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    I had an enquiry regarding employment ban. I am currently on a 3 month probation in my company in Silicon Oasis which is a free zone. So my sponsor is the DSO authority. I will be completing 2 months of probation here and my visa is still under process. My company was pretty unprofessional when it came to processing my visa. If I leave the company after probation and move to a company which is not a free zone,I will get a 6 month employment ban is what I read everywhere. I called up DSO and the lady there told be otherwise, so I am a bit confused.
    If I have to get this ban lifted, what can I do?
    Looking forward to your reply.

    1. B,
      If you move from FZ to Non FZ, there may be no ban.
      However, there is nothing called lifting a ban.
      Read the article Types of Bans again.

  570. Good Afternoon Respected Sir,
    I am a pharmacist.I was performing my duty as a retail pharmacist in a pharmacy in Dubai,UAE from the 19th Jun,2014-22nd Sep,2014 means 03-months & 03-days.
    The company has terminated me in the probation period.This was a “Limited Visa”.Now,the company has given me the N.O.C.
    Is there will be a 06-months ban on me from “Labour Side” or not.
    Respected Sir,please response me as soon as possible b/c I am in very tension.

    WAHID KHAN
    Pharm-D
    M.Phil in Pharmacology
    +97155-1501122 (UAE)
    +92333-9545950 (PAK)

    1. Wahid,
      Kindly register at below sites:

      1. http://emiratesdiary.com/go/gulf-talent-register
      2. http://emiratesdiary.com/go/bayt-register
      3. http://emiratesdiary.com/submit-your-cvresume

  571. dear deepak,
    hope u will be fine and doing well. I need your advice on visa. Actually i have resigned from my current employer in jafza dubai. Now i am going to join company in abu dhabi, this company is also providing same services. My current employer ask me that we will give you passport at airport. Also they will not give me cancellation paper. I want to know that since i will not have cancellation paper it will make any difference in getting new visa for me by my new employer. It is compulsory to have cancellation paper to apply new visa. Please note that i will exit uae in any case and than come again for new job

  572. Sir, presently i m working in al futtaim engineering for last 6 months can i join jebel ali free zone jobs, my present salary is more than 6000.
    new employer is private.

  573. Dear sir,
    I am working in a private hospital as a Medical laboratory technologist in a dubai with limited contract, first contract was completed and 2nd contract renewed
    two moth before only,
    According to my labour contract its mention that on 11th point : Second party not allow to work with any competing health company in dubai for one year
    from labour card cancellation date according to article 127.

    Now i have good offer from abudhabi with 14,000 salary, current salary is only 9000,
    if i resign and join to abudhabi private hospital what will happen,Will there be any ban in abudhabi, since i already completed two years?
    according to 11th point article 127 one year ban in dubai only,
    i read in a news paper below message is it correct? The Labour Law recognises that certain professionals shall be free to change their employment at any point of time. This is in accordance with Article 2 of the Ministerial Order No (13) of 1991 on ‘The organisation of the transfer of sponsorships of non-national labours the rules governing the same’ which states:

    “Non-national labourers may be allowed to transfer one job to another and hence transfer of their sponsorship of they fall under the following categories: a) Engineers

    b) Doctors, pharmacists and male and female nurses
    c) Agricultural guides
    d) Qualified accountants and account auditors
    e) Qualified administrative officials
    f) Technicians operating on electronic equipment and laboratories
    g) Drivers who are licensed to drive heavy vehicles and buses,”(in case of transfer of sponsorship from a private firm to another or from a private firm to another or to a government department).”
    i belive MOL Laws help me to grow profesonlay
    kindly reply my quries.Thanks.

    1. Refai,
      You are right in mentioning your points. Professionals do not have ban.
      Now you are getting an offer which is above 12K. You are a professional degree holder.
      I think you may not have a ban. I request you to check directly with MOL.
      Who is your current employer – Government or private?

  574. sir, i want to know that i am working in advertising company my visa will fininshed on december but now i have new job offer and i want to cancel my current visa and join a new company my visa unlimited is that possible without any ban or charges kindly give me answer thanks i am waiting for your reply~

    1. Amir,
      If your contract is completed, there may be no ban. TO avoid ban read: http://emiratesdiary.com/jobs-in-uae-2/how-to-avoid-6-months-labour-ban-in-dubai-uae

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