Just recieved my employmen visa but confused with the notes??

[sara81]

Just recieved my employment visa or so i thought and my eticket from my company but in the notes it says some confusing things...
Most are self explanitory but some are not??

4. "Bearer of Visit/Residence permit is not allowed to work, paid or unpaid."

I think that I have received an employment visa so is the above point not valid in my case? If so then why have they including this in the note - just to confuse people????

also

6. "To enter Original Visa is Required"

Are they talking about the original email ive been sent or some other visa that I do not posess???

Sorry if i am posting something that has already been covered, i remember reading something on here similar but cannot find the thread.

This process has been the longest process of my life! To make matters worse they have booked my flight for october 5th which is so long away ive been ready to leave for over a month now and have no idea why my company have booked it for so far away

[Maz25]

The original visa will be left at the airport and will have to be collected by yourself before you go through to immigration. Your company will in all probability leave your visa at the visa collection desk, which you will see as you enter the terminal building. You will also need to do an eye scan before you proceed to the immigration desk. Have they not booked the services of Marhaba to get you through immigration?

As long as the top of visa clearly indicates EMPLOYMENT, then the notes are not applicable. I didn't have any notes on mine but I do remember a few posts from other people who have come in on visas with the notes on them and have had no problem.

There are a lot of expats coming over at this time, so flights might just be fully booked. Time flies and before you know it, you will be getting on a plane, getting ready to come over and start your new life.

[sara81]

Originally Posted by Maz25

The original visa will be left at the airport and will have to be collected by yourself before you go through to immigration. Your company will in all probability leave your visa at the visa collection desk, which you will see as you enter the terminal building. You will also need to do an eye scan before you proceed to the immigration desk. Have they not booked the services of Marhaba to get you through immigration?

As long as the top of visa clearly indicates EMPLOYMENT, then the notes are not applicable. I didn't have any notes on mine but I do remember a few posts from other people who have come in on visas with the notes on them and have had no problem.

There are a lot of expats coming over at this time, so flights might just be fully booked. Time flies and before you know it, you will be getting on a plane, getting ready to come over and start your new life.

They havnt told me anything about the above re: picking up original visa or eye scan and have not mentioned Marhaba so I assume not!! They are being very vague it seems.. Yes it does say Employment at the top so hopefully I have the write paperwork. I will email AGAIN and ask about the whole immigration thing when I land. Thanks again Maz xx

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by sara81

They havnt told me anything about the above re: picking up original visa or eye scan and have not mentioned Marhaba so I assume not!! They are being very vague it seems.. Yes it does say Employment at the top so hopefully I have the write paperwork. I will email AGAIN and ask about the whole immigration thing when I land. Thanks again Maz xx

If it says employment at the top, then it's fine. All visas have to be collected at the visa collection desk at the airport. I would advise getting your company to book Marhaba for you as it makes things so much simpler and far less stressful. My company booked Marhaba and they good care of me from the time I got off the plane until I reached my hotel. If they do use Marhaba, then your visa will be left with them.

By all means, email them but I am sure everything will be ok!

[Spellbound]

Sara, seriously, Oct 5th is no time at all away. It really will go very quickly indeed. It gives you a chance to do any last minute checks, to spend a little time with loved ones, and catch your breath, before you embark on your wonderful adventure in Dub.

[sara81]

Originally Posted by Spellbound

Sara, seriously, Oct 5th is no time at all away. It really will go very quickly indeed. It gives you a chance to do any last minute checks, to spend a little time with loved ones, and catch your breath, before you embark on your wonderful adventure in Dub.

I know... but have the most horrific ending to a relationship (if i can even call it that) yesterday although he has pretty much made my life miserable for the last 2 months and all i kept saying to myself is just a few days and ill be gone and now its 18 days..... They booked my flight with BA and I just checked on the availability and there is plenty before the 5th and price does not seem higher so Im not sure why they've booked it so late.. God is obviously not on my side right now!!

Maz, Marhaba certainly seems like a good option, i will ask them if they will book it for me if not may just book it myself as it seems to be very reasonably priced.

Thanks guys xx

[Spellbound]

You could take a holiday beforehand?

[James - UK]

Originally Posted by Spellbound

You could take a holiday beforehand?

Hey Sara,
I agree with Spellbound, Get yourself away for a couple of days, relax and get yourself in the right frame of mind before you leave!

Ive just been through the same as you (relationship ending), however I took last week off and I went oversea's (alone), just to clear my head and guarantee I will be smiling when I go to the Airport on Sunday and not worrying!

Good Luck Sara and keep smiling (-_-)!

Regards
James

[sara81]

Thank u for your words people... I feel slightly better this morning, going away sounds like a good idea but really want to save as much money as I can for when im in Dubai so will just occupy myself with this lovely London weather!!!

Just another question, I spoke to my company this morning and they said that I do not need to collect anything from the airport when I land. They said that the employment visa they emailed me is all I need. They also said that everyone must go through the eye scan, not just people on employment visas. Is this right? I have been to Dubai many times last time was September 07 and never had to have an eye scan as a visitor. Is this a new rule and has anyone else not had to collect another visa at the airport?

[Maz25]

You will need the original visa to be able to clear immigration. The emailed copy is merely a copy of the original. The original will need to be stamped before it is returned as part of your residence visa application.

Everybody coming in for employment needs to have the eye scan. I am not aware of visitors requiring the same and have never had to have an eye scan when I have previously visited Dubai.