Employment Visa

Submitted by Goran on Mon, 30/08/2010 - 23:43 in

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Hi,

I am currently working in Qatar and have got a good offer in Abu Dhabi. The company is based in Dubai Internet City. They want me to join within 15 days and have asked me to resign from my present job. But I am hesitant since since they have still not processed my Visa. Should I resign before getting my employment Visa & ticket? Usually how long it takes to get an employment Visa? Please advise.Thanks.

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Visa may take 1 to t2 months,

Posted by Bigboss

Visa may take 1 to t2 months, but if u already sign a contract with them so it should be fine, they will provide you with visit visa first or not?

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Wed, 01/09/2010 - 00:10

I have already signed a

Posted by Goran

I have already signed a contract with them but was advised by few people here not to resign before getting the visa. They will send the entry employment visa first for me to enter and then the RP will be stamped. I am really confused as I don't want to be in a position where I have no job in my hand. So please advise.

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Wed, 01/09/2010 - 20:14

Well you have a point here,

Posted by Bigboss

Well you have a point here, did they ask you to resign first? and before you resign do you need to give one month notice?

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Fri, 03/09/2010 - 00:10

Yes, they are asking me to

Posted by Goran

Yes, they are asking me to resign first, but I haven't done so. I need to give one month notice here in Qatar, but I am planning to give a much shorter notice since I won't be having much time after getting the Visa as my joining date is 25th September.

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Fri, 03/09/2010 - 17:22

I had that same predicament

Posted by macgyver426

I had that same predicament 3months ago...I was in Qatar back then when a job offer from Dubai came up. I resigned after giving then 1 month notice. I went back to my home country and after a month, they gave me a visit visa and converted it to a working visa. It's just a matter of taking risks.

The true measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy....Martin Luther King

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Mon, 06/09/2010 - 16:21

Thanks for all your comments.

Posted by Goran

Thanks for all your comments. I have decided not to resign and wait for the visa instead as I am not in a position to take any such risks now. Your comments really helped me reach a conclusion.

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Wed, 08/09/2010 - 21:06