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frankiekMember22 January 2013 20:12:48

Hello, I have just recently been offered a job in Abu Dhabi and I will be moving out in 1 month...and also my boyfriend will be moving out at the end of May (after he finishes his degree).
He hasn't unfortunately been offered a job, which I fortunately have. What is the best thing for him to do?
Come out for a month on a visitors visa? and then if he finds a job in that month apply for a living and working Visa. Or just apply for a living and working Visa straight away, pay all that money upfront, then just hope he finds a job? Will it look abit suspicious and will he get questioned if he hasn't found work straight away but he has applied for a living/working VISA. This prob sounds really obvious, I just wanted someones opinion or if anyone has been in this situation. Thanks

AurélieViP23 January 2013 06:52:25

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Hello frankiek.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Hope other members will be able to help you soon.

Thank you,
Aurélie

mjrvViP23 January 2013 09:05:40

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Your friend cannot legally 'buy' a living visa in UAE. He has to find a sponsor, who can be an employer, parent or a school/college where he is enrolled. This sponsor has to get him a residence Visa (which is subject to certain conditions including a medical check). You cannot sponsor a friend. At best he can visit for short duration, even that requires sponsorship by airline, hotel or someone else - may need refundable deposits.

frankiekMember23 January 2013 09:40:56

Thank you for your reply and help.

Sandman6ViP25 January 2013 17:49:52

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mjrv wrote:
Your friend cannot legally 'buy' a living visa in UAE. He has to find a sponsor, who can be an employer, parent or a school/college where he is enrolled. This sponsor has to get him a residence Visa (which is subject to certain conditions including a medical check). You cannot sponsor a friend. At best he can visit for short duration, even that requires sponsorship by airline, hotel or someone else - may need refundable deposits.

Rubbish...

If he has a UK passport then he can do a visa run to Oman each time for a renewal.

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