Blue Cat

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Immig.../10224333.html and this is just confusing to say the least. It says 500 dhs to obtain a visit visa that cannot be renewed, then goes on to say it can be renewed

MacScot

The government has said that if a person is transferring between private sector companies, approval from the previous sponsor, the new sponsor and the Ministry of Labour is required.

Perhaps your new company can sponsor you initially on a Mission Entry visa (2 x 3 months) (which I think avoids the ban) before getting you on a longer term contract and new work visa. I'm also told it helps if your new company gets on well with The Ministry of Labour.

Here's some articles Spugsy that may be of help... I was researching this for somebody else:

What do I need to do to avoid a job ban?:
http://www.gulfnews.com/uaessentials.../10166235.html

Do I need a NOC?:
http://www.gulfnews.com/uaessentials.../10163829.html

Can I leave my new job?:
http://www.gulfnews.com/uaessentials.../10164055.html

Dubai - changing jobs
http://www.justlanded.com/english/Du.../Changing-Jobs

Labour Ministry rethinks rules on changing jobs:
http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidGN_10012008_10180798

Changing jobs in UAE easier, but costly:
http://news.in.msn.com/nri/article.a...mentid=1102210

Dubai Jobs - the legal aspects - Part 4:
http://propdubai.com/articles/24/index.php

Cancelling an employment visa:
http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question...7012107AA6YgGL

...depends on how large your next company is and how well they know the people in the various govt. departments:
http://www.expatfocus.com/index.php?...wtopic&t=10906

Anyway, something to read...good luck.

Inselaffen

looks like one big cock-up waiting to happen!

lionheart

That is not how I read it. There is a non-renewable 30 day visa OR a non-renewable 90 day visa option. Its the Health Insurance that can be extended, not the visa. Maybe I am wrong...