There is no active blanket overstay amnesty in the UAE right now, the 2026 airspace-disruption waiver ended on 31 March 2026. You can still apply for a discretionary waiver if your overstay was caused by genuinely exceptional circumstances, such as a medical emergency or being stranded, by submitting a justification letter and supporting documents to…
To check a UAE overstay fine, use the ICP portal for most emirates or the GDRFA portal for Dubai visas. Your visa file number tells you which: one starting with 201 is Dubai. Enter your file number, passport, or Emirates ID with your date of birth, and the fine and number of overstay days show…
In the UAE, cancelling your visa is the employer’s responsibility, not yours. Once it is cancelled you get a 30-day grace period to find new work or leave before overstay fines of AED 50 a day begin. An employer who fails to cancel on time risks penalties, a frozen visa quota, and trade-license problems. Do…
A Tawjeeh class is a short MOHRE orientation session that teaches workers their rights and duties under UAE labour law before they sign their contract. It is mandatory for certain worker categories, and the work permit is not issued without it. The fee is about AED 150 in cash, and you can walk into any…
A UAE police clearance certificate, also called a good conduct certificate, confirms you have no criminal record in the country. Residents apply through the Ministry of Interior with UAE Pass using their Emirates ID and passport; the fee is AED 200 and it is issued in about one to five working days. The MOI certificate…
A salary certificate is an official letter from your employer, on company letterhead and stamped, confirming your job and salary. Unlike a monthly payslip, it is issued only when you request it. You need one for bank loans, credit cards, family-visa sponsorship, and tenancy applications. Ask your HR department, and allow one to five working…
UAE private-sector employment is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, in force since February 2022. It gives employees 30 days of annual leave, an 8-hour working day, 90 days of sick leave, and end-of-service gratuity based on basic salary. All contracts are now fixed-term, and 2026 brought tougher penalties and new salary rules….
Under the UAE’s Wage Protection System, salaries are due on the first of the month, and the old 15-day grace period has been removed. If your pay is late, file a salary-delay complaint in the MOHRE app or on 600 590 000. If wages go unpaid for 60 days, you can resign without notice and…
To file a MOHRE complaint, log in to the MOHRE app or eServices with UAE Pass, open Labour Complaint, confirm your employment details, and submit your issue, or call 600 590 000. Filing is free and must be done within 30 days of the breach. MOHRE first attempts mediation, and unresolved cases are referred to…
Most UAE labour bans lift automatically. The one-year work-permit ban expires a year after you leave the country, with no fee or application needed. To clear it sooner, you may qualify for a skilled-worker exemption, agree a release with your former employer, or file a MOHRE grievance if the ban was unjust. Do this next…