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COVID-19: I got a job in another emirate, can I put my family visa on hold in the UAE?

Visa regulations, costs can vary slightly, depending on the emirate in which you apply

Published: June 23, 2020 20:16 Last updated: July 01, 2020 13:02 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Can you put your family visa on hold if you are switching jobs between emirates? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — A Gulf News reader wrote in to the newspaper asking the question. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — While he had a job in Dubai, he was considering taking up a new job in Ras Al Khaimah. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — He requested authorities to also ease any restrictions that may be in place allowing residents to put their family's visa on hold. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Amer centres provided a response to the query on putting family visa on hold. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Residents in Dubai can put their family's visa on hold for 60 days, only if they are moving from Dubai to Dubai. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — To put your family visa on hold in Dubai, visit the GDRFA centre branch in Al Manara or Al Twar. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — According to Abu Dhabi-based business consultant Kashif Ali, it is only possible to your family's visa on hold if you are changing jobs within the same emirate. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — To know how you can put your family's visa on hold, read: gulfnews.com/1.1591019918971 Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — If you are moving between emirates, you would need to cancel your family's visa to apply for your new residence permit. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Once your residence visa application is complete, you can apply for your family's visa, starting with their entry permit. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Documents required to apply for an entry permit. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Cost of applying for entry permit: If your dependent is inside the UAE, applying for entry permit can cost around Dh1,800. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Once the entry permit is approved, you would need to apply for your dependents' Emirates IDs and medical fitness test. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Cost of Emirates ID and medical fitness test in the UAE. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Putting family visa on hold while changing emirates — Cost of residence visa stamping. Image Credit: Gulf News

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