How to get Employment Visa during ban period?
One year ban
Employees holding professions which do not require certificate (like Labour, sales, Driver, Mason, Carpenter...) will get one year ban if he/she didn't complete six months with the employer. This is applicable for limited and unlimited contract. This ban cannot be lifted. If you resign after completion of six months, you can get another Work Permit if you follow below mentioned conditions.*
Six months ban
If your profession is secondary or higher level and if you resign before completion of six months under unlimited contract, you will get six months ban. But you can get another Work Permit if you follow below mentioned conditions.*
* The above mentioned ban can be lifted without any charges or NOC from the employer if the employee managed to get a new job opportunity, taking into account that the salary of such worker with the new company shall be in accordance with the skill level specified by the Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratisation:
* 1- First skill level: which means that if the employee is having university degree and above, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh12,000. Professions include: Manager, Engineer, Doctor, Teacher, Accountant, Accounts Clerk, Marketing Specialist, Quantity Surveyor, Draughtsman, Executive Secretary, Pharmacist, Administration Officer, Reservation Officer, Safety Officer, Public Relations Officer, Computer Operator, Advertising Designer, Graphic Arts Draughtsman etc. Click here for the list of professions.
2- Second skill level: if the employee is having diploma, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh7,000. This category includes Technical and Mechanical related professions.
3- Third skill level: if the employee is having High School / Higher Secondary Certificate, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh5,000. Professions include: Sales Executive, Sales Representative, Sales Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Administration Clerk, Correspondence Clerk, Customs Clearing Clerk, Ticketing Clerk, Cash Desk Clerk, Receptionist, Cashier, Store Keeper, Tourist Guide etc. No need attestation for Secondary / Higher Secondary Certificates. Click here for the list of professions.
If these three skills have not been met by the employee, he may not lift the ban and he/she shall wait until the completion of the ban period and then he/she may work with a new sponsor.
Above mentioned salary can be in total. It is not necessary to put as basic salary. New profession must be compatible with educational certificate. For secondary certificate holder, the new profession code shall end with 0000003.
Free Zones: The above conditions are not applicable for government / Semi-government / Free zone, Investor/Partner, Family and House servant visa.
Visit Visa During Ban Period
If you are undergoing an employment ban, you can visit the UAE but cannot be employed until the employment ban has been lifted/expired. But if you are imposed with an immigration ban, you cannot enter the UAE.
An employee must work for at least six months with an employer to avoid an employment ban from a mainland company, even though your termination is mutually agreed with your employer.
Article 1(I) 2 (if limited contract) and (II) 1 (if unlimited contract) of Ministerial Decree 766 of 2015 regarding Rules and Conditions for granting a permit to a worker for employment by a new employer which states that: "The worker and employer mutually consent to terminate the contract during the course of its term, provided the worker has completed a period of no less than six months with the employer; the latter provision is waived for workers that qualify for skill levels 1, 2 and 3, as per the ministry's classification."
Certain professionals are exempted
(b) Certain professionals are exempted from imposition of an employment ban during change of employment from one employer to another. 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 employees the rules governing the same', which states: "Non-national employees may be allowed to transfer one job to another and hence transfer of their sponsorship if they fall under the following categories:
(a) Engineers
(b) Doctors, pharmacists and male and female nurses
(c) Agricultural guides
(d) Qualified accountants and acc-ount auditors
(e) Qualified administrative officials
(f) Technicians operating on electronic equipment and laboratories
(g) Drivers who are licensed to drive heavy vehicles and houses."
Based on the foregoing your prospective employer may apply for lifting the employment ban.
NOC for Removing Six month ban (Termination Letter Required)
Follow these steps: Get NOC in Arabic on previous company's letter head, get seal and signature by the authorized signatory whose signature is shown in Labour Establishment Card, attach your termination letter and copy of Labour Establishment Card. Get offer letter in Arabic on new company's letter head, Seal and Signature by authorized signatory, attach copy of Labour Establishment Card and License. Prepare a personal request letter in Arabic to remove the ban and sign by you. Take all these documents to Tas'heel Centre and they will make a covering letter (MB#) with envelope. Pack all these documents and submit at Ministry of Labour, Qusais. You can track the status through www.mohre.gov.ae. If it is approved, you can apply for new visa.
One year ban
Employees holding professions which do not require certificate (like Labour, sales, Driver, Mason, Carpenter...) will get one year ban if he/she didn't complete six months with the employer. This is applicable for limited and unlimited contract. This ban cannot be lifted. If you resign after completion of six months, you can get another Work Permit if you follow below mentioned conditions.*
Six months ban
If your profession is secondary or higher level and if you resign before completion of six months under unlimited contract, you will get six months ban. But you can get another Work Permit if you follow below mentioned conditions.*
* The above mentioned ban can be lifted without any charges or NOC from the employer if the employee managed to get a new job opportunity, taking into account that the salary of such worker with the new company shall be in accordance with the skill level specified by the Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratisation:
* 1- First skill level: which means that if the employee is having university degree and above, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh12,000. Professions include: Manager, Engineer, Doctor, Teacher, Accountant, Accounts Clerk, Marketing Specialist, Quantity Surveyor, Draughtsman, Executive Secretary, Pharmacist, Administration Officer, Reservation Officer, Safety Officer, Public Relations Officer, Computer Operator, Advertising Designer, Graphic Arts Draughtsman etc. Click here for the list of professions.
2- Second skill level: if the employee is having diploma, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh7,000. This category includes Technical and Mechanical related professions.
3- Third skill level: if the employee is having High School / Higher Secondary Certificate, his salary with the new company shall not be less than Dh5,000. Professions include: Sales Executive, Sales Representative, Sales Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Administration Clerk, Correspondence Clerk, Customs Clearing Clerk, Ticketing Clerk, Cash Desk Clerk, Receptionist, Cashier, Store Keeper, Tourist Guide etc. No need attestation for Secondary / Higher Secondary Certificates. Click here for the list of professions.
If these three skills have not been met by the employee, he may not lift the ban and he/she shall wait until the completion of the ban period and then he/she may work with a new sponsor.
Above mentioned salary can be in total. It is not necessary to put as basic salary. New profession must be compatible with educational certificate. For secondary certificate holder, the new profession code shall end with 0000003.
Free Zones: The above conditions are not applicable for government / Semi-government / Free zone, Investor/Partner, Family and House servant visa.
Visit Visa During Ban Period
If you are undergoing an employment ban, you can visit the UAE but cannot be employed until the employment ban has been lifted/expired. But if you are imposed with an immigration ban, you cannot enter the UAE.
An employee must work for at least six months with an employer to avoid an employment ban from a mainland company, even though your termination is mutually agreed with your employer.
Article 1(I) 2 (if limited contract) and (II) 1 (if unlimited contract) of Ministerial Decree 766 of 2015 regarding Rules and Conditions for granting a permit to a worker for employment by a new employer which states that: "The worker and employer mutually consent to terminate the contract during the course of its term, provided the worker has completed a period of no less than six months with the employer; the latter provision is waived for workers that qualify for skill levels 1, 2 and 3, as per the ministry's classification."
Certain professionals are exempted
(b) Certain professionals are exempted from imposition of an employment ban during change of employment from one employer to another. 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 employees the rules governing the same', which states: "Non-national employees may be allowed to transfer one job to another and hence transfer of their sponsorship if they fall under the following categories:
(a) Engineers
(b) Doctors, pharmacists and male and female nurses
(c) Agricultural guides
(d) Qualified accountants and acc-ount auditors
(e) Qualified administrative officials
(f) Technicians operating on electronic equipment and laboratories
(g) Drivers who are licensed to drive heavy vehicles and houses."
Based on the foregoing your prospective employer may apply for lifting the employment ban.
NOC for Removing Six month ban (Termination Letter Required)
Follow these steps: Get NOC in Arabic on previous company's letter head, get seal and signature by the authorized signatory whose signature is shown in Labour Establishment Card, attach your termination letter and copy of Labour Establishment Card. Get offer letter in Arabic on new company's letter head, Seal and Signature by authorized signatory, attach copy of Labour Establishment Card and License. Prepare a personal request letter in Arabic to remove the ban and sign by you. Take all these documents to Tas'heel Centre and they will make a covering letter (MB#) with envelope. Pack all these documents and submit at Ministry of Labour, Qusais. You can track the status through www.mohre.gov.ae. If it is approved, you can apply for new visa.
Employment Visa Expense and Procedures (Company Category 2-D) (04/12/2017)
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Tas'heel Centre Fee: for Typing and Submission: Dh103 (for each transaction). read more
Steps to follow
Quota: Type e-quota application from Tas'heel Centre.
• Documents required for e-quota: Copy of Trade License, Labour Establishment Card, Tenancy Contract (Ejari).
• Project Agreements to be scanned for Contracting Companies. • Number of required workers, Gender and profession to be mentioned. Fee: Dh813 should be paid for Quota request application at Tas'heel Centre and Dh200 extra for each additional employee. Dh2 for Labour Envelope. Original e-signature card of the authorized signatory is must to complete employment visa process. + After submitting the application at Tas'heel Centre, TAQYEEM agency will call you same day or next day and will visit your establishment. They will ask for license copy, Labour Establishment Card copy and Ejari. If your company has vehicle, they will ask for the Mulkiya or vehicle list. + Approval/reject message will come within 24 hours. Change Profession: You can change profession if you want to change it after passing the quota. Fee: Dh103 Type Offer Letter from Tas'heel Centre and get signature and Thump Impression from the Proposed Employee. If the employee is out of UAE, mail the letter and get scanned copy of signature page. Documents Required for Offer Letter: Passport copy of employee, Photo, Profession, Salary Details and Original Signature Card of the Authorized Signatory, Trade License and Labour Establishment Card Copy. Fee: Dh103 Type Work Permit application: Offer Letter with Company Seal/Sign and Employee's Sign plus All documents mentioned in the above section. Education Certificate required for certain professions. No need attestation for Secondary and higher Secondary Certificates. If the applicant is Pakistani nationals, copy of Pak ID (Shanakhti Card) is required for scanning. Dh103 to be paid at Tas'heel Centre. Work Permit Approval will come after two days. Insurance Policy instead of Bank Guarantee: Pay Dh150 for each employee at Tash'heel Centre. Pay Labour Card Fee as per the company category (See the table above). Pay Immigration Fee: Dh403 for each visa through eDNRD online and get e-Visa within some hours. Time takes depends on nationality for security check. If your company doesn't have eDNRD online, pay through AMER Business Centre. If you pay through AMER, the fee is Dh529. If the person is inside UAE, the fee is Dh1179. E-Dirham: Payment should be made through E-Dirham Card at Thas'heel Centre. You can Buy E-Dirham Card from any branch of National Bank of Abu Dhabi or from Aafaq Islamic Finance Company found at Thas'heel branches. E-Dirham Card fee: Dh6, Top up fee: Dh4. Minimum Age requirement for applying employment visa: 18, and Maximum: 65. + To prepare your Employment Visa application; call Qusais (Al Nahda-2): 04-239 1302, 055 273 2295, 055-345 7829 Bur Dubai: 04-358 6215 Hor Al Anz: (Deira): 04-265 8373, 050-715 0562 Qusais (Damascus St): 04-258 6727, 054-300 5931 For Collection & Delivery Service; call 054-300 5931, 055 273 2295, 055-345 7829 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Application status can be tracked through www.mohre.gov.ae by entering MB number which is printed on the application.
+ If the applicant is inside the country on cancelled visa, type Visa Position Amendment application and pay Dh679 at AMER Centre. Seal and sign by the new sponsor and submit at Immigration. Seal and sign by the new sponsor and submit at Immigration. You will get a Status Change proof print. After Status Change only, you can go for Medical Test.
+ There are 60 days time from the date of Entry/Visa Position Amendment to complete Medical Test, Emirates ID and visa stamping. IF THE APPLICANT ON VISIT/TOURIST VISA: If the visa holder is inside the country on Visit / Tourist Visa, type Visa Position Amendment form and pay Dh679 at AMER Centre after issued the new employment visa. Tourist visa holder also can can change visa inside country without exit. SHARJAH: Employment visa will not be issued in Sharjah if the applicant is on Tourist Visa. STEPS TO FOLLOW (AFTER ENTRY/STATUS CHANGE) + Type Medical and Emirates ID application and first go for Medical Test and then for Emirates ID fingerprint (if required). Medical Fee: Dh270+Typing charge (Normal), Emirates ID: Dh270 (two years).
+ After receiving Medical Certificate, type Labour Contract from Tas'heel Centre. Fee: Dh103.
+ Get seal and signature of the sponsor and employee on the Labour Contract and submit through Tas'heel Centre. Submission Fee: Dh103.
Submit visa Stamping form through typing centre: Fee Dh370+Typing charge. You should have your company User ID and Password for visa transactions. After online submission, Zajel courier will collect the passport and attachments from Typing Centre or your office. You should wait for online approval before calling Zajel. After visa stamping they will deliver passport to your office after two days. Urgent: If you choose urgent visa stamping, pay Dh100 extra through online at the time of submission and take the passport to Immigration branch to stamp the visa same time. You should wait for online approval before going to Immigration. Security approval takes time depends on nationality. read more Labour Card and Labour Contract within 24 Hours: If you pay Dh103 extra at the time of contract submission, you can collect your Labour Contract from the same Tas'heel Centre within 24 hours. Or you can print your e-Contract and e-Labour card from www.mohre.gov.ae or from Typing Centre. In future, if you need your Labour Contract for family visa or other purpose, you can go to Tas'heel Centre and pay there Dh103 or print from Typing Center. Passport copy is enough for this purpose. WORK PERMIT EXTENSION: Work Permit is renewable every 10 days upon payment of Dh500 fee each time for a maximum of six times calculated from the date of expiry of its initial or renewed term. Service available at Tas'heel Centre. + Verify validity of your Entry Visa. + How the Companies are Categorized under MoHRE? read more Address of Tas'heel Centers in Dubai Al Nukhba Business Centre Matar Plaza, Qusais, Near Mai Tower Tel. 04-259 9990 Immigration and DED Counter also available there Estemarat Services Muraqabat Street, Opp. Coral Deira Hotel Tel. 04-704 4900 Economic Department (DED) Service also available OnTime Business Solutions Oud Metha Road Tel. 04-397 7776Economic (DED) & Ejari Service also available Itqan Businessmen Services Opp. Al Mulla Plaza, Tel. 04-232 7333 Economic Department (DED) Service also available Tas'heel Business Centre Ground Floor, Al Tawar Centre Tel. 04-263 5588 Economic Department (DED) Service also available Al Reaya Services Near Oasis Centre Sheikh Zayed Road Tel. 04-346 7991 Mu'amala Businessmen Service Center First Floor, Hyat Regency Hotel, Near Shindaga Tunnel, Dubai Tel. 04-250 5566 DXB Businessmen Services First Floor, Al Khail Mall, Al Qouze-4, Dubai Tel. 04-321 3000 Boulevard Businessmen Services Bay Avenue Mall, Business Bay, Dubai Tel. 04-421 9030Immigration, DED, Emirates ID Counters also available Tas'heel Centre Timing: Saturday to Thursday 7:30am to 7:00pm Tel. 04-283 8800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
