Navigating Job Offers in the UAE: Can I Get a New Visa After My Current One Expires?

I would like to ask some questions that are very important to me. I am working in Saudi Arabia and I received an offer from Dubai. They sent me an employment visa, but due to some reasons, I was unable to join that company at that time. After a month, I received another offer from a different company, and now I am ready to join. However, the previous visa is still valid until 31st October.

Can you please tell me if the new company can issue a new visa after 31st October, or if I am banned? Kindly provide clarification on this. I am waiting for your further response.

Thanks.

Hi Sarwar,

You need to cancel the visa issued in your name first. You need to call the company that issues the visa in your name to cancel it since you can't join them. Additionally, inform the new company about the existing visa so they are aware of the situation. Usually, they will provide the best advice if they have a good connection at their passport office.

Good luck.

Ukmitra

Added:

Usually, once the issued visa expires, you won't have any issues. However, it is better to get the visa cancelled and also inform the new company about the existing visa.

Ukmitra

Thank you very much, ma'am.

I am inquiring about the possibility of obtaining a visa from the new company. I noticed a post where you mentioned the option of obtaining a fresh visa after the expiry of the current one on 31.10.15. Could you please confirm if this is indeed possible?

Regards.

Yes, but as mentioned, it is better to get the visa canceled as the company that issued the visa may object to your new visa issuance. Anyways, good luck and pray to God; that's what we all do in GCC. :)

Ukmitra