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Visit Visa cannot be transferred to private sector work visa

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

The transfer from visit visa to residency permit is not applicable for transferring to private sector work visa, sources confirmed.

Earlier, the authorities issued a new directive to transfer visit visas to residency visas for some categories. However, the authorities clarified that transfer of visit visa to work visa in private sector is not allowed.

Visit visas can be transferred to domestic visas and visitors of ministries and public authorities who are holding university degrees can be transferred to work visas for government projects with some condition.

According to sources, the decision issued by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt-Gen Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah underlines activating the tourist and commercial situation and provides a family atmosphere for residents in the country, contrary to rumours that the Ministry of Interior is tightening a noose around the necks of expatriates.

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Anans Sunday, November 10, 2019 Sajas, but Malayalis never think they are Indians. Other than Malayalis they don''t support other state people. This is the main reason others hate mallus. Please support all Indians then they will also support you.
faisal Saturday, November 2, 2019 Its Just A Rumors that Visit Visa Cannot Be Transfer . its not yet confirmed. Please do check the Govt website
jinu simon john Saturday, November 2, 2019 Sajas. Certain ppl -they don''t use brains . so no use in telling certain things to them , let them blabber something - as if their comments is gonna cause any harm - - and user name "expat" is just a coward- if he truly were brave enough , he would have posted comments with his real name. hahah. Thank you & best regards Jinu Simon John Leave out the babies let them blabber something atleast they would get satisfied, hahah
SAJAS Wednesday, October 30, 2019 GOOD MOVE! What''s with this "MALLU" sarcastic remark? I do understand that a lot of people like you have an itching issue when it comes to Mallus; which obviously does not have any medicinal treatment as of now, yet....But please do consider the fact, that all of us as Indians should stand united.....
Idris Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Can we issue visit visa for family members and make it permanent? Example : Mother and Father
Salna Wednesday, October 30, 2019 I KNOW IT HAPPENED......
Good Move Tuesday, October 29, 2019 All mallus who were planning to get their family members, Dreams shattered.
expat Tuesday, October 29, 2019 nice twist....haha govt not hiring expats and visa cannot transfer to private.. so whats the use of all this visit visa subject ???

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