UAE Golden Visa Owner; Would you like to change jobs? Here is how can you do without losing your residence | World News

Dubai: Gold visa holders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a rare level of freedom when it comes to changing jobs. Long -term residence in its own sponsorship allows them to discover career opportunities without tying their lives to a single employer.

However, a valid work permit is required to start a new job legally. It is necessary for anyone who wants to understand documentation, legal provisions and steps and to make a career movement while keeping their residence intact.

How does Golden Visa work with employment?

Introduced in 2019, UAE’s Gold Visa program targets investors, entrepreneurs and high -skilled professionals. Unlike standard residence visas, it sponsor itself, that is, the owners are not bound to an employer because they stay in the country.

However, employment still requires a valid work permit. Federal Decision Law No. 33 dated 2021, Cabinet Decision No. 7 and 2022, Article 6 (1) (J), “Gold Visa Owners’ permission is given by a registered organization who wants to hire such an employee.”

In a practical point of view, if a gold visa receives a job offer, the new employer should apply to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization for a work permit. Only after approval, the individual can legally join the company.

Controlled Freightment Flexibility

Gold visa holders benefit from certain employment restrictions during probation periods. Article 11 (3) of the Cabinet Decision No. 1 dated 2022, “The Ministry may exempt some employees not to work permission … If the employee has a gold visa owner.”

This means that owners can change jobs even during probation without being exposed to ordinary restrictions.

Job change steps

The process of changing the job is administrative and clear:

• 1. Cancel the current work permit: The former employer cancels the previous work permit while the residence visa is not affected.
• 2. Apply for new work permit: the new employer, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) through the Gold Visa for work permit specific. The relevant documents and a signed employment contract are made.
• 3. Start working: Once the new work permit has been granted, the employee may start working for the new company legally.

Required Documents

According to the administrative decisions no.

Benefits for employees, employers

Employees benefit from uninterrupted residence, freedom of discovering new opportunities and family visas that are not affected. Employers take advantage of a faster established, sponsorship responsibility and access to high -skilled professionals in the UAE.

Difficulties and context

Work permit cancellations, HR awareness and uncertainties of documents may occur. Close coordination with Mohre or authorized service providers is recommended.

Strategically, the Golden Visa program strengthens the UAE’s global ability attractiveness by separating residence from employment and offering unique career flexibility.

Who benefit

Property investors, professionals in priority sectors, entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers and distinguished students benefit from the freedom to change jobs without losing their residence.

FAQ

Do I need to cancel my gold visa while changing jobs?

NO.

Can I start immediately after a new job offer?

Only after allowing Mohre to work confirmation.

Are the documents necessary?

Photography, passport, gold visa, contract, approved certificates and professional license if necessary.

Can I change things during controlled freedom?

Yes.

The effect on family visas?

None.

The UAE’s gold visa system continues to redefine career mobility while securing the long -term residence and positions the country as one of the most flexible and attractive destinations for global abilities.