Spouse visa help

[kentiwi84]

Can someone tell me the go with working if im in Dubai on my wife's visa?

[dizzyizzy]

Hi,

Perhaps is just me but I am having trouble understanding exactly what your question is!

[Maz25]

If you wish to work, then you will need to sponsored by your employer.

[wandabug]

Originally Posted by dizzyizzy

Hi,

Perhaps is just me but I am having trouble understanding exactly what your question is!

I think he is saying, if a wife on her husband's visa can work without being sponsored by her employer does the same apply to a husband on his wife's visa. Something I have always been curious about and would like to hear the answer.

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by wandabug

I think he is saying, if a wife on her husband's visa can work without being sponsored by her employer does the same apply to a husband on his wife's visa. Something I have always been curious about and would like to hear the answer.

Unfortunately, it is different. He will need to have his own visa/ employer sponsorship.

Only ladies get preferential treatment.

[wandabug]

Originally Posted by Maz25

Unfortunately, it is different. He will need to have his own visa/ employer sponsorship.

Only ladies get preferential treatment.

Ahhh, that's because we are so special

[S.A.P.]

Originally Posted by wandabug

I think he is saying, if a wife on her husband's visa can work without being sponsored by her employer does the same apply to a husband on his wife's visa. Something I have always been curious about and would like to hear the answer.

When my wife obtained her visa last month (I was her sponsor) it is clearly stated on the visa itself "do not allow to work". Are you saying she can get a job without obtaining her own work visa? Please clarify.

[pamela0810]

Originally Posted by S.A.P.

When my wife obtained her visa last month (I was her sponsor) it is clearly stated on the visa itself "do not allow to work". Are you saying she can get a job without obtaining her own work visa? Please clarify.

Yes, since you as a husband are sponsoring your wife's visa, all you need to do is provide a No Objection Certificate stating that you are OK with your wife working with a particular employer.

[ShaunDubai]

A wife can sponsor her husband if she is a nurse, doctor or teacher - no other categories.

If you get sponsored by your wife, you will probably be classified as 'Mureem'. This, I believe, is a shari'a term for some one who is closely enough related to a woman to see her unveiled.

All spouse sponsored visas say "Not Allowed to Work". In reality I hear that many wives do work when sponsored by husbands (so vice versa?). It's a splendidly grey area. In practice many companies will turn a blind eye to get skilled staff without having to pay for visas. All that's needed is a NOC from the sponsor spouse 'allowing' the sponsored spouse to work.

[wandabug]

Originally Posted by S.A.P.

When my wife obtained her visa last month (I was her sponsor) it is clearly stated on the visa itself "do not allow to work". Are you saying she can get a job without obtaining her own work visa? Please clarify.

As Pamela states, she can work with that visa as long as you provide a NOC to her employer. Her employer can then obtain a labour card for her. This is why you will see jobs advertised in The Gulf News for ''woman on husband's or father's visa''. It saves the employer money. It is also beneficial for the woman as she can change jobs without getting a labour ban.