Can I hold my valid Dubai Resident Visa while I get my new Qatar Employment/Resident Visa

rkd1972
By rkd1972

Hi
I am currently working in Dubai and Planning to move to DOHA as I am getting very good opportunity there.

My current dubai resident visa will be valid for the next 6 month.

When I will get the Employment Permit /Resident Visa from Qatar can I still keep my Dubai Visa or before I get my Qatar Visa I need to cancel my Dubai Resident Visa.

Regards
Raj

By AhamedShah• 5 May 2009 14:48
AhamedShah

Hello 'rp31'

You had mentioned that 2 people had to return to uae to cancel their uae visa before qatar RP was processed. Could you please confirm whether they were in managerial visa in uae PLUS a similar visa in qatar. Thanks

By rp31• 14 Feb 2009 10:19
Rating: 4/5
rp31

You HAVE to cancel your UAE Visa 100% sure as I joined Qatar recently from Dubai. Otherwise your company will make you travel back to Dubai at your expenses to get your UAE visa cancelled. Same happened to two guys who joined with me from Dubai. So dont take chance. I am 100% sure.

By mas2006• 14 Feb 2009 09:48
Rating: 4/5
mas2006

no you can't hold both RP at same time.

By A Qayyum• 14 Feb 2009 09:06
Rating: 5/5
A Qayyum

First You have to cancle Dubai Visa and all bank loans ect. will be cleared and there will not be any case/charge against you in dubai. Then you can get Qatar or other GCC residence/work visa. None can keep both same time.

By Khurramsultan• 14 Feb 2009 08:58
Rating: 3/5
Khurramsultan

I don't think you can hold two GCC Visa, unless it is the same company you are working for and they apply the visa, i think you would have to cancel Dubai visa in order to get your Qatar visa stamped on your passport.

This is what i have also only heard, so please get it confirmed.

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