Steve_Ed

So no residence visa means definitely no ban? Even if I have the 2 month permit in my name and passport number?

What if I no longer remain in contact with the company HR or manager and the permit simply expires?

scrubbedexpat141

Thanks, didn't know it was after 12 months.

The bit about different Emirates stands though?

I think that would be burying your head in the copious amounts of sand. Ring them, explain and ask for them to cancel whatever they've processed. No need to disappear and leave them wondering and with a sour taste in their mouths.

Steve_Ed

Yeah I definitely wouldn't say nothing, just curious as to what would happen, I'm sure there are a few people who have done so.

scrubbedexpat141

Not much I wouldn't expect, apart from pissing people off. I reckon you're fine, just explain to them.

Ditzy

Hi OP
The company is 90% finished with the visa process, the labour approval/CID clearance etc has been done and all that is left is for your medical to be done and final stamping.

The company is able to cancel the application at this point, but you will have to speak to them to resolve. You won't be able to just leave it hanging, as this will cause problems on your next entry/exit from UAE

norsk

I don't believe this is even remotely accurate, but still same advice applies. Speak to the employer...

Ditzy

You can double check anything I have written by calling the DNRD helpline and explaining your situation.

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Desert Dog

As a company owner, I would be seriously pissed off if this happened to me. To get to the visa stage the OP is at, I would have had to have already spent a load of cash (non refundable) along with time and effort with the authorities, let alone taking having to look for another replacement and having to pay once again.

I would suggest talking to your employer and explaining the situation and come to some sort of amicable agreement if you can, although this may not help depending on the reasons you aren't joining them. They can cancel the application, but will lose all the fees expended so far.

Remember that the Emirates is actually a tiny place and that it is very likely that you will cross paths again.

norsk

The guy was already on the ground here looking for work so unless the company still have to pay the agency introduction fee assuming he came introduced which is unlikely unless their contract is shit and a few hours wasted in interviews, making offer letters and so on I find it hard to believe they will have spent a 'load of cash' as you call it. The visa fees are pretty small all things considered.

I appreciate it is annoying to have people pull out of an employment contract, but it still happens all the time. Just because there is a visa application process involved and you as the employer have invested time and little money into hiring the guy doesn't mean he is obliged to work for you.

This is in my opinion typical ME mentality. Employers think they own the employee. More so in Qatar, KSA where you need permission to leave the country as god forbid you ran away because you were treated like shit..

Sorry mate. I get you would be upset and annoyed, but I think it is just one of those things you have to accept comes with the territory when you are an employer. Also if an employer is willing to bad mouth you across a country to stop you getting work elsewhere that just proves the point that you made a good decision to turn them down....

Desert Dog

Like I said, it would be best to discuss it with the employer.