Gulf Rules
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Holding more than one residence visa simultaneously

Maintaining two active UAE residence visas under different sponsors at the same time without cancelling the previous one

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Fine Amount

AED 10,000

Fine plus automatic cancellation of one or both visas

Why this rule exists

Dual sponsorship is prohibited to prevent immigration fraud and labour exploitation

How to avoid

Cancel the existing residence visa before applying for a new one under a different sponsor