Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Can anyone give advice pls:
Was working in UAE, left the job but the company agreed I could keep my residence visa. Went on vacation - company cancelled visa but of course it's not cancelled in my passport. Have to come back to UAE after Ramadan to look for new job. I have a UK passport so can stay for 30 days on visit visa, unless problems to re-enter. Already have advice on checking I'm not registered as an absconder before coming back. My question is: I own a car and wondering what happens about this? It is registered and insured in my name and I have a UAE driving licence. Can anyone tell me if it is legal for me to keep and drive my car without a residence visa? I know it's ok to drive a private car with a UAE licence, but not sure if I can legally own the car to drive or if I need to transfer ownership to a willing friend. Thanks for any advice. |
Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Check your insurances clauses to make sure it remains valid given your status change
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Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
You must have a residence visa to own a car..if anything happens before you get a new job your insurance will be invalid.
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Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned
(Post 9577378)
You must have a residence visa to own a car..if anything happens before you get a new job your insurance will be invalid.
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Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by bedarwen
(Post 9577313)
Can anyone give advice pls:
Was working in UAE, left the job but the company agreed I could keep my residence visa. Went on vacation - company cancelled visa but of course it's not cancelled in my passport. Have to come back to UAE after Ramadan to look for new job. I have a UK passport so can stay for 30 days on visit visa, unless problems to re-enter. Already have advice on checking I'm not registered as an absconder before coming back. My question is: I own a car and wondering what happens about this? It is registered and insured in my name and I have a UAE driving licence. Can anyone tell me if it is legal for me to keep and drive my car without a residence visa? I know it's ok to drive a private car with a UAE licence, but not sure if I can legally own the car to drive or if I need to transfer ownership to a willing friend. Thanks for any advice. your ex employer sucks! |
Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by zamboooka
(Post 9579124)
your ex employer sucks!
thanks for the replies. seems there is still uncertainty about whether a UAE driving licence is invalidated with the cancellation of the visa.I found this on another forum, which refers to a court case in 2009. I can't find any other information so far... anyone know any more than this? http://www.desertspeak.com/viewtopic.php?t=2867 |
Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Here is the original article from Gulf News - dated January 2009, so possible new changes, but I can't find anything.
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Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by bedarwen
(Post 9591913)
yeah, too right.
thanks for the replies. seems there is still uncertainty about whether a UAE driving licence is invalidated with the cancellation of the visa.I found this on another forum, which refers to a court case in 2009. I can't find any other information so far... anyone know any more than this? http://www.desertspeak.com/viewtopic.php?t=2867 |
Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 9592560)
Actually, in my experience, if Meow and Patsy agree on something, it's almost certainly true...............
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Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by bedarwen
(Post 9591913)
yeah, too right.
thanks for the replies. seems there is still uncertainty about whether a UAE driving licence is invalidated with the cancellation of the visa.I found this on another forum, which refers to a court case in 2009. I can't find any other information so far... anyone know any more than this? http://www.desertspeak.com/viewtopic.php?t=2867 What are the documents required for renewing a Driving License? If you are a Dubai resident and/or UAE national holding a passport issued in Dubai, you will need to have: 1. previously been issued with a Dubai driver's license within the last 20 years. 2. a Valid Residence Visa (except UAE Passport holders) 3. passed an Eye Test (the test results should be uploaded online from the optician) My residency visa/commercial license is expired. Can I transact with the RTA? You must have a valid visa/commercial license when applying for an RTA service. However you can pay your fines. Commercial companies can also renew their vehicles. |
Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Thanks again for your help and advice.
I have already googled this issue extensively, which is how I found the news item regarding what is referred to as a landmark ruling regarding the apparent validity of a driving licence after a visa is cancelled. I greatly appreciate help and pointers to articles and any advice, but this issue is not regarding issuing or renewing a driving licence. Perhaps the time has come to consult a lawyer - although in the past I've had conflicting information from different lawyers about the same thing, seems the laws are not clear to any one (not sure why that surprises me!). |
Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 9592560)
Actually, in my experience, if Meow and Patsy agree on something, it's almost certainly true...............
It's very simple. If you don't have a valid residency visa, then your UAE driving licence is not valid. |
Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
yep i agree everything boils down to residency visa, if you dont have one then you cannot have an id card, you cannot have a sim card, you cannot have a drivers licence, you cannot have insurance, you cannot have a rental contract, you cannot have utilities etc etc.
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Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by busybee2
(Post 9599972)
yep i agree everything boils down to residency visa, if you dont have one then you cannot have an id card, you cannot have a sim card, you cannot have a drivers licence, you cannot have insurance, you cannot have a rental contract, you cannot have utilities etc etc.
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Re: Question re owning car when residence visa cancelled
Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned
(Post 9600062)
Darling, you can have a sim card! you just go to etisalat and show your passport ..you can even pick 1 up at the airport! :)
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