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Old 9th Mar 2006, 16:12
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Desert Diner
 
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Labour permit and residence visa cancelled, without ban
Worker has not signed a no-competition agreement
Worker has been with company for at least one year
Apply for a new labour permit
Pay transaction fees
Categories: Transaction charges

PhD or MA holder moves to a company in category A: Dh1,500; category B: Dh2,500; category C: Dh3,500.
BA holder or equivalent moves to a company in category A: Dh3,000; category B: Dh3,500; category C: Dh4,000.
All others moving to a company in category A: Dh5,000; category B: Dh5,500; category C: Dh6,000.
If expatriate has not completed three years in the same company, an extra Dh3,000 is charged.

And you wonder why some people appear to be unhappy out here
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