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on 16 Dec 2012

hii, i had gone for a visit to dubai and had given several interviews and got selected in 2 of the companies and had signed the offer letter of both as i was a bit confused between both.. But now i have made up my mind and i have got an e-visa from 1 of them which i do not want to opt for and the other is in process .. so can i cancel the 1st one and opt for the 1 i want to work for?? will there be any issues in it ??

Anonymous (not verified) on 21 Dec 2012 - 10:55
Hi ApurvBreja,

This siuation is a little complicated. Remeber that obtaining a work permit and residence permit are tied to your employer. It is not easy to move jobs in Dubai.

In many cases, due to the fact that the employer pays for your visa and does all the paperwork, they add a clause into your contract banning you from taking up a job in the same industry for a year. I advise you to check the contract you've signed to see wear you stand. 

Also, in order to change jobs or accept another offer the first employer will need to give you a formal document called a No Objection Clause and you will need to have your visa reprocessed.

Have a read of the Expat Arrivals pages on Working in Dubai and Work Permits for Dubai to get a better idea of the situation.

Good luck. 

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