UAE VISA FAQ

Not able to apply for UAE employment Visa after leaving Dubai in 2015

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I worked for a company in Dubai UAE till March 2015. Due to some personal matters I came to Kerala India and could not go back. now I cannot apply for UAE visa. I heard that uae visa will be automatically canceling after 6 months. What to do?

Normal process of cancellation of work visa is given below :

Your employer can cancel your VISA only after:

Firstly you have to resign from your job
Complete the entire exit process by handovering any property of the company you possess,
You should complete your full and final settlement due if any.

Is UAE Visa on arrival facilty available for Indians? VoA for Indian citizens in UAE

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Visa on arrival (VoA) for Indians in UAE

Indian Citizens those who satisfy following criteria are eligible for Visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates:

1. He / she should have a US Visitor Visa or Green Card
2. Passport should have at least six months validity

The UAE visa on arrival makes you eligible to stay in UAE for a maximum of 14 days. the entry permit will cos you AED 100 (100 Dirhams).

Extension of visa
By paying a renewal fee of AED 250 (250 Dirhams), you can extend the days of your stay by an additional 14 days. This facility is allowed only once.

This facility was introduced on May 1 2017, following a Cabinet decision by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If you have a USA visa on your passport , then opt for VoA* in UAE, It is cheaper.

Please share your VoA UAE experience as comments below.

*VoA : Visa on Arrival

How a UAE employment contract can be terminated?

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What are the possible conditions for termination of a Job or employment contract based on UAE labour law?

If a non UAE worker exit UAE without canceling your visa or with out properly terminating his job contract, there are chances that he may get a Employment / Work permit / Labour Ban on his passport. He will be reported as absconding, he can reenter UAE only after lifting that BAN.

According to UAE Labour law Article 113 ( Termination of Employment) , a UAE employment / Job contract can be terminated under following circumstances:

a) If both parties , the employer and the employee mutually agree to cancel the job contract and the employee should give a written consent.

UAE Job Visa: What is Good conduct certificate (GCC) and Police Clearance certificate (PCC)? Where to apply for PCC, what are the process involved?

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What is Good conduct certificate (GCC) ?
UAE government is trying to make UAE as on of the safest places on earth. As a part of this from Feb 2018, other nationalities, those who wish to work in UAE should produce a "certificate of good conduct" from respective law and order authorities from their home country or the country of their residence for the past five years. Workers from India should obtain the Police Clearance certificate (PCC) after security background checks by police. Police Clearance certificate (PCC) from your native region is treated as your certificate of good conduct in UAE.

UAE suspended Good Conduct certificate for Job visa from April 1, 2018
UAE temporarily suspended the requirement of Good Conduct certificate for Employment visa from April 1, 2018, due to confusions over the rules. This will be in place until further notice from UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

I have not got my end of service benefits, my UAE visa is not cancelled and have a ban. How to claim my settlement?

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Q: I have not got my end of service benefits as promised by the company, Due to this my visa is still not cancelled nor my settlement is received. Due to this I am not able to go back to UAE. Please advice from where I can claim my settlement as I am in India now?

A: Normally when you resign your work contract will be terminated.. To cancel your visa you should sign a paper stating that you received all your dues and benefits ( End of Service Benefits ). If you leave the UAE without canceling your visa, you will be reported as absconding and a BAN can be imposed on you. Seems like you have not signed the end of contract agreement?

How to get UAE employment visa. What are the process involved in getting UAE job visa?

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Q: I am from Andhra Pradesh, What are the process involved in getting UAE job visa / UAE employment Visa?

A: First you should have a Job offer from an employer in UAE
In this case employer is your sponsor.

Sponsor will apply for Entry Permit Application for hired employees and sponsor will get a message on their mobile which has the Username and a password. Sponsor ( Employer ) will send that to you ( employee) , with that , employee can take appointment on “UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - HCSC Appointment System ( visa.mofa.gov.ae ) website. You ( employee) should visit either Kerala or Delhi consular section on the given Appointment time along with :

1. Gulf Approved Medical Centres Association ( GAMCA ) apporved medical Certificate,
2. Invitation / offer Letter from company,
3. Orginal valid passport,
4. 6250 INR ( in cash) for Biometric fees,
5. 150 AED for attestation of medical Certificate from UAE Embassy ( paid via International Debit/Credit card ).
6. Police clearance certificate ( PCC )issued by the local police and duly attested by Ministry of External Affairs of the India

After all process You will receive the visa in 3hrs to 3 days.

Read more details for UAE EMPLOYMENT VISA PROCESS give in UAE embassy in India Website uaeembassy-newdelhi.com.

If you are resident of south Indian states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telengana then visit uae consulate office in kerala. The Trivandrum / Thiruvananthapuram ( Kerala) visa service centre operates from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located in the following address:

Office address:
Consulate General in Kerala
Survey No. 16/1, 17, Muttathara Village,
Manacaud, Near Fort Police Station,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Location : Click here

Phone: +91 471 3388 888
Email: keralacon@mofaic.gov.ae

How to get 90 days UAE Visit Visa and what are the procedures? Is return ticket mandatory for visiting visa application?

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Q: How can I obtain a 90 days visit visa to UAE? Please let me know the procedure. Is it necessary to get a return ticket?

A: Those who wish to visit UAE to meet their friends or family and stay there for more than a month, then they may apply for the 90 days UAE visit visa.
UAE Visit Visa and Procedures

Following documents are needed to apply for a 90 Days UAE Visit Visa.

1.Current passport – must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of application .

2. Coloured scanned copy / Photocopy of First, Second and last two pages of passport.

How to get uae visa Emigration ECR Passport - how much fee for this?

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Q: I want UAE visa immigration( ECR PASSPORT ). Is the Emigration check through online or direct. and how much fee should I pay for this?

A: Apply online at https://emigrate.gov.in/ for Emigration Clearance for ECR Countries. Fill the form only if Job Id, job Code and employment contract ( signed by employer) are shared by the employer with you.
Link: https://emigrate.gov.in/ext/preEmigNCAction.action

I wish to do my higher education in any of the Indian universities in UAE. What are the top Indian universities in UAE?

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Q: I did my schooling in an International school in Dubai. I wish to do my higher education in any of the Indian universities in UAE. What are the best Indian universities / institutions in UAE?

A: Some of the prestigious Indian universities have opened their campuses in UAE. Some are listed here:

Vellore Institute of Technology ( V.I.T University)
VIT University Dubai Campus
Location
www.vit.ac.in
Email:
admission@vit.ac.in
info@vit.ac.in

Bharathiar University Dubai Campus
Address: Dezone distance education, p.b. 5712, Dubai, u.a.e, soi, x5, England cluster, International city, Dubai.
Tel: 971-43869056, 0558878025, 0-558878024
Email: bharathiaruvtydubai@gmail.com

Manipal University Dubai Campus

Address: Dubai International Academic City, PO Box 345050, Dubai
Tel: 971-4-4291214
Website: www.manipaldubai.com
Email: admissions@manipaldubai.com
Courses offered: BA, BBA, BE, BSc, MBA, MSc

Calicut University Dubai
Web: www.universityofcalicut.info
Please check the overseas centers of Calicut university here
http://www.universityofcalicut.info/SDE/overseas_latest.pdf

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Web: http://www.ignou.ac.in
Campuses in U.A.E : Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah& Ras Al Khaimah
IGNOU Abu Dhabi, IGNOU Dubai , IGNOU Sharjah, IGNOU Ras Al Khaimah
Courses offered: BPP, BA, BCOM, DIM, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, MBA, MEG, MHD, CIC, BCA, MCA, BTCM, BTWRE, B.SC.

Indira Gandhi national Open University in Dubai
P.O. Box 500332 , Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971-4-3672121

Amity University Dubai Campus
Address: Dubai Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Village, PO Box 345019, Dubai
Website: www.amityuniversity.ae
Tel: 971-4-4554900
Fax: 971-4-4356810
Email: info@amityuniversity.ae
Courses offered: BBA, BSc, BTech, MBA

I had lost my Indian passport which had a valid UAE visa, What to do?

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What to do if I have lost my Indian passport which had a valid UAE visa?
Your passport is the only document that identifies you as an Indian citizen in other countries and it is your universal travel document. With out a valid passport you cannot enter or leave a country. In case it is stolen, lost or destroyed, first thing you have to do is report this immediately at your nearest police station and passport issuing authority. If you lost passport in a foreign country report this to nearest Indian consulate mission. Always keep a xerox copy of your passport so that this can help in passport recovery / re-issuing process.

Please visit UAE Embassy website uaeembassy-newdelhi.com

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What is change in UAE Employment VISA process after the UAE Employment VISA law change in November 2016?

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In new UAE VISA system implemented on November 2016 by UAE missions in Delhi and Kerala ,The employer gets the reference number from the UAE immigration authorities once the employment visa for the Indian employee is ready. The domestic workers and blue-collar employees have to visit the UAE consulate office directly in person and produce their original passport and work-related documents to collect the visa from the consulate .
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I have received E-VISA Should I go to UAE Consulate Thiruvananthapuram for further procedures?

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I have got my e-Visa (white colour visa). Should I go to UAE Consulate in Trivandrum kerala for the procedures?

As per new UAE Employment /Labour law dated Nov 10 2016, it has made mandatory to those who are going to UAE on Employment VISA should obtain orginal VISA from Thiruvananthapuram UAE consulate office.

Can I use my relatives International Debit / Credit card for payment of medical Certificate attestation fee in UAE consulate Trivandrum

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Q:I don't have a credit card. Can I use my brother's International Credit card for payment of medical Certificate attestation fee in UAE consulate Trivandrum?

A: It would cost 150 AED for attestation of medical Certificate from UAE Consulate (ie, Approximate 3500 Rs). Payment of this fee is allowed only through Credit/Debit Card .

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What would be the estimated expense for entire attestation process in UAE consulate office at thiruvananthapuram.

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If you want to do the medical checkup after reaching trivandrum, there are 5 GCC approved clinics, then cost at the clinic would be 5000 INR.

150 AED for attestation of medical Certificate from UAE Consulate (Approximate INR 3500). Payment through Credit/Debit Card only.
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What are the documents that to be submitted to UAE Embassy office at Trivandrum for attestation?

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After making the appointment, Visit UAE Embassy office at Trivendrum directly with below mentioned documents:

* Original Passport
* VISA message copy taken from typing center
* Job related documents
* Medical clearance Certificate
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UAE Embassy in India Address and Telephone

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UAE Embassy New Delhi Address
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
12, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110 021 (INDIA)

UAE Embassy Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Friday: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

UAE Embassy Contact Numbers
Telephone: +91-11-26111111
Fax: +91-11-26873272

UAE Embassy E-mail address:
Ambassador's office: NewDelhiEMB@mofaic.gov.ae

UAE Consular Section
Ambinence Tower, Plot No. 3, Pocket 2, Sector-A,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070
Email: NewDelhiCVO@mofaic.gov.ae

Telephone:
+91-11-3921 7666 (IVR)
+91-11-3921 7516 (Diplomatic/Official Call)

For more details Visit UAE Embassy in India Website :
http://uaeembassy-newdelhi.com/

How Can I check the The status of my old UAE VISA?

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I left UAE one year ago. I couldn't go back within the legal VISA period. Now I wish to go on Tourist visa for job hunt. How can I check whether my old visa file is cleared or not?

A: All visas should be properly canceled even if someone is leaving the UAE or able to stay on a tourist visa, as they can have problems when attempting to re-enter the country on a visit visa. It is also not possible to obtain a new residency visa if the old one has not been properly canceled.

Is Medical certificate from any of GAMCA approved medical centers acceptable at UAE consulate Trivandrum office?

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I am from chennai. I got entry permit application, shall I do medical test in chennai GAMCA and submit it in Trivandram embassy consulate? Will they accept the certificate other then trivandram GAMCA approved centers?

Medical certificates from Gulf Approved Medical Centres Association ( GAMCA ) approved medical centers in chennai is acceptable at USE consulate Thiruvananthapuram ( trivandrum ) office. For time saving , you cna do medical testing at your nearest GAMCA center and present it at trivandrum office.

Here is list of GAMCA Approved Medical Centres in chennai
https://www.sirhow.com/gamca-chennai/

For Clarifications you may contact at:
Gamca Medical Chennai
Address: No 114, G G Crescent B 2,
1st Floor, Opposite Abu Palace Hotel,
Poonamallee High Rd, Purasawalkam, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu 600084
location : https://goo.gl/v3xZIE

Phone: 044 4557 5237
Hours: 7:30AM–3PM

How to check if there is a ban on your indian passport in UAE?

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Do you have a ban on your Indian passport in UAE?

Your passport is the only document that identifies you as an Indian citizen in other countries. If a country impose ban on your passport mean, you will be unable to live or work in that country.

UAE has 2 types of bans:

1. Immigration ban
2. Employment / Work permit / Labour Ban

Immigration ban prevent individuals from countries except UAE and GCC ( Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman) from entering any UAE emirates. If you are denied entrance, it means your passport has an Immigration ban.

If you came to UAE with an employment Visa and later you break terms in job / employment contract or with out any reason you quit the job and gone back to your country, then there are chances that you get an Employment / Labour ban. Labour ban can last for 6 months to one year.

Please contact your UAE sponsor. The sponsor will be able tell you about the passport ban. If your sponsor had put a ban on your passport, Only he can revoke the ban, so please contact your sponsor directly.

I wish to study in UAE. How to get a UAE a student visa?

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Ques: I am from Hyderabad,Telangana. I wish to study in any of the American universities in UAE. How to get a UAE student visa?

Higher Studies in United Arab Emirates ( UAE )

Ans: Dubai, the vibrant and fastest growing city has the reputation of being one of the major student friendly study hubs in the world. Many foreigh universities, espicially British and American universities had established their campuses in all UAE Emirates.
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UAE Consulate Trivandrum Office Working Hours

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UAE Consulate Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum ) Office Working Hours:

Mission Working Hour: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Document Submission Time:
9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. (Monday to Thursday)
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon (Friday)

Document Collection Time:
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (Monday to Thursday)
2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. (Friday)

Who can avail services from UAE consulate office at Trivandrum ( Thiruvananthapuram ) Kerala

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People from South Indian states ie, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telengana can also avail the services from the UAE consulate office at Trivandrum.

The office with international standards will cater services like visa processing and verification of documents.

Click here for the address and location of UAE Consulate office in Thiruvananthapuram

Working Hours:
Mission Working Hour: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Document Submission Time:
9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. (Monday to Thursday)
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon (Friday)

Document Collection Time:
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (Monday to Thursday)
2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. (Friday)

UAE consulate Trivandrum Office Address and Phone number

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United Arab Emirates (UAE ) is the first country from the Gulf region to establish a consulate in Kerala. Fifthy five percent of Non-Resident Indians in UAE consists of expatriates (Keralities / Malayalees ) from Kerala. Their contribution towards the growth of UAE economy is excellent. UAE consulate office at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) in Kerala serves people from five south Indian states ( Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana ).

reiterate the contribution of Kerala's expatriate community in the UAE, who account for 55 percent of Non-Resident Indians

Consular General of the United Arab Emirates, Thiruvanathapuram
Survey No. 16/1, 17 of Muttathara Village,
Manacaud, Near Fort Police Station, Manacaud P.O.,
Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala – 695 009 (INDIA)

UAE consulate Office Phone Number: 0471 338 8888

Website: uaeembassy-newdelhi.com

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