I urge the Nigerian government to act fast to restore our dignity.. Inshallah. The new For Olabisi Kazeem, the nightmare started in June 2021, when she got a new job and resigned from her previous company. This should not be so. 27 Dec 17, INDIA, NIGERIA Your employer arranges for you to receive a Labour Card and Emirates ID Card. UAE authorities have assured Nigeria that the suspension on the renewal of visas and work permits for unskilled and unprofessional migrant workers is a policy of the government aimed at boosting the countrys economic prospects, and not an act targeted against Nigerians. Your support will strengthen journalism in Nigeria and help sustain our democracy. 24 Apr 18, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13 Sep 13, NIGERIA 25 Jun 19, NIGERIA Everyone is welcome to come, work, and contribute, he said. 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Labourers and support service staff such as domestic workers whose work permits have expired would be exempt from medical tests for renewing their work permits and residence visas. 17 Jun 14, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12 Feb 15, NIGERIA 11 Aug 21, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES There has been no official restriction on Nigerians from what I believe as an official position from the UAE. We hope the UAE government as ever good country will temper justice with mercy on good Nigerians without waiting for our government as lots of us are losing our source of income and livelihood as human being due to this situation. There is no maximum age for who can be employed in the UAE, but for workers over the age of 65, the company pays a higher fee. If our Almighty Allah could be merciful, gracious and kind to all humans, including the bad and the good ones,by making the sun to shine on all,rain to fall for all to use, I pray and beg the UAE government,to please for the sake of Allah to lift the ban,help with the work permit,to please consider the suffering innocent , starving, suffering. 4 Dec 17, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES How Long Does it Take to Get a UAE Work Permit? Yes, you can. 23 Apr 19, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Proof of health insurance now required for all Abu Dhabi moves to online system for visas, UAE places new travel restrictions on Qatari Residence Email option set for temporary work permit applications, UAE ministry strictly enforcing work permit rules. Uae and her diaspora, what ever it may be look into the heart of some kind people and show mercy. It is disheartening that our government is quiet when its citizens are languishing in the UAE. 19 Jul 17, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, QATAR 8 Feb 22, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 15 Dec 14, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES by who then happen to be my agent [quark] one for that matter Yinka by name a female! My wife and I in the UAE have been in a tough situation. So I decided to go back to my motherland Nigeria 16 Jun 22, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 Aug 18, NIGERIA, UNITED STATES 9 Dec 21, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Previous applications by Nigerians through Tasheel were denied as it said work permit applications were closed to Nigerians when the Government insisted the ban was non-existent. 14 Jun 17, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Friend I lost them due to this issues please forgive Nigeria we want them back to work please UAE Presently i have no job and spend on a daily basis. God bless UAE. To be allowed to work in the UAE, you as well as the company hiring you must fulfill the following conditions: Any foreigner who is over the age of 18 can work in the UAE, provided that they meet the standards set by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). Let hear good news from reliable source Several work permits have been renewed recently. 21 Jan 16, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES All those affected can contact the company's HR for assistance. 19 Jan 21, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The issue still remained the same. Documents from the company hiring you, such as the commercial license of the company or the company card, The employer prints the application for the work permit at the TasHeel website, the Ministry of Labours online system, They submit the required documents (see below), The Ministry reviews their application, and asks to resubmit any documents or correct any irregularities they think are necessary, The Ministry issues the approval, which the employer can download from the Ministry website, Requesting an initial approval of a new electronic work permit: AED 200 for all categories/levels. Please tamper justice with mercy. 12 Mar 18, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 28 Jan 15, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Please, UAE Govt. Since then, things have been difficult. Abu Dhabi airport counter promises 30-minute transit visa Biometrics now required of applicants for Nigerian visas DIFC launches online visa service, updates rules. The Nigerian national whos apparently disturbed over the development stated that he arrived in the UAE January, 2021. He said that people back home didnt know what he was going through as he couldnt feed himself and wife, adding that he borrowed money from friends to renew his wifes visa every three months. 30 Oct 14, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES What is the UAE Employment Visa Procedure? A group, Union of Nigerians In UAE (UNUAE) has petitioned Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs over the refusal of the government of the 20 Feb 18, NIGERIA Akingbemisilu is not the only Nigerian migrant facing hard times in the UAE. Also, Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs, Aisha Belharfia, couldnt be reached for her comments on the matter. "Another instance was the last visit of Muhammadu Buhari for expo 2021 in Dubai where the consular invited police to arrest a Nigerian citizen, Mr. Oluwatosin, who was trying to bring the President's attention to this unpleasant development. Am still stuck here in Nigeria. I have my family in Nigeria who I cannot take care of anymore. LEBANON, SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Document Acquisition and Authentication Services, Wage Protection System implemented for DMCC Free Zone, Entry validity period extension made available, Reentry permit made available to some residents, Deadline extended for conversion of unlimited-term employment contracts, Visa requirements updated for GCC residents, Residence Visa stamp discontinued in Dubai. Your sponsor has to renew your Joseph said, I learnt that Nigerians are being restricted from getting work permits. 19 Oct 17, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 16 Apr 20, NIGERIA Thu 26/3/2020. The UAE supposedly lifted the ban on renewal of visas and work permits in October 2021, but strictly for immigrants that meet specific category of labour requirements., Also, the ministrys Director, Consular Affairs, Mr Bolaji Akinremi, reacting to Sunday PUNCHs enquiry on the issue, said, This matter is receiving serious attention and engagement between our Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the UAE authorities. Azeez Akogun had worked in two firms in the UAE since 2017 until the work permit conundrum threatened to truncate the abundant hope the country held for him. 15 Nov 21, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES GBENGA ADENIJI examines the angst of many Nigerians arising from nonrenewal of their Direct Employment Visas otherwise known as work permits in the United Arab Emirates. Unable to bear the ensuing despondency, some of them returned to Nigeria since they committed no crime in their host country, while others stayed, hoping that the decision would be rescinded. 5 Dec 18, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Since then, I have been doing visa renewal for both of us to stay in the UAE legitimately and we keep hoping that the Nigerian government will intervene in the matter.. 25 Aug 15, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES We are suffering and stranded.. On January 11, 2022, a reminder was sent as the app showed he was online. 23 Sep 21, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Nigerians in the United Arab Emirates can now renew their work permit. The information I got was that they had written to the UAE government.. 26 Apr 18, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Disclaimer: You are using Google Translate. In April 2020, ICA took a decision to extend the visas of foreigners in the UAE and residents whether inside or outside the UAE. She further said that the firm reapplied on her behalf at its Dubai branch and got the same response because work permits for Nigerians were being restricted., Kazeem stated that since then everything had been put on hold, particularly efforts to advance her career and work to make things easy for her. I am appealing to the Nigerian government to look into the issue because many are dying as they could not withstand the problem., Urgent help is what Nkechi Achalu desires to get out of depression which the wearisome issue threw her into. The maximum duration for an individual is 14 days, and the maximum for family members traveling together is 30 days. 18 May 20, NIGERIA Please, UAE Govt. The UAE government had middle of last year introduced a new policy in issuance of Work Permit to Nigerians, both skilled and unskilled workers, a situation which have left many Nigerians including doctors, nurses, engineers, etc stranded in UAE. I pray they forgive us for the sake of God. 21 Nov 13, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES I dont have a father. Background:Nigerian visa applicants must include personal bank statements for the previous three months, credit card information and confirmed hotel booking, and couples whose surnames differ must include a copy of a marriage certificate. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. The new employer is also required to compensate the previous employer for all the recruitment costs or fees spent contracting the employee. Immediately he read the message, he went offline after he swiftly removed his displayed picture profile which showed him comfortably decked in voluminous attire (agbada). 1 Feb 21, NIGERIA 2 Sep 16, AFGHANISTAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The ticket is nonrefundable if the visa has been issued and utilized. 24 Nov 20, NIGERIA The statement acknowledged that some Nigerians have lost their jobs due to a non-renewal of work permits by the UAE Government, adding that we do not consider Many Nigerians who travel to the UAE have become illegal migrants due to their expired and upturned work permits. According to the group, the inhumane treatment Nigerians are being subjected to by foreign governments is indicative of how Nigeria treats its citizens with disdain. 11 Jan 19, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UAE is the best country ever, i wish they will forgive the Nigerians because there are so many innocent Nigerians who are here in UAE. 15 Jan 21, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Thanks, I plead to uae government to please have mercy on Nigeria citizens residing in the uae were so sorry for the misfortune n bad omen brought upon ourselves, please mercy us with a second chance , Please forgive we Nigerians in UAE I lost my job because of the and I cannot stay illegal in the country I contacted the Dubai Ministry of Labour through its Twitter page in July and it said the ministry didnt restrict work permits.. I cant feed myself anymore or pay rent. "Some are losing their lives to sickness and depression. It had yet to do so when this report was filed. Im almost stranded please I have worked so hard to reach where I am today , please please . After obtaining the permit, the freelancer will have the flexibility to work from any location within the country or anywhere else in the world. Using photos, text, and video dynamically, the site informs and prompts concerned African citizens and activists globally to act, denouncing officially-sanctioned corruption, the material impoverishment of its citizenry, defilement of the environment, and the callous disregard of the democratic principles enshrined in the constitution. 3 Apr 17, NIGERIA Some years ago, his expectations were high when economic woes, gloom, unemployment among other wearisome realities joined forces to make him seek succour outside Nigeria. 20 Mar 20, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES I returned there on July 15, 2021, for an update and was told that they were working on it. She added, We went to the Nigerian embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai but nothing was done. They reapplied thrice for me and each application was rejected.. Speaking with our correspondent in a voice echoing helplessness, Akingbemisilu narrated the episode which has thrown him and other compatriots into distress. The ministry provides service to modify/renew work permit for the company. 16 Apr 18, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, URUGUAY Their work permits and residence visas will be renewed and issued automatically. Approval of the new electronic work permit (the workers recruitment, hiring, and their Labour Card): For foreign workers over the age of 65: AED 5,000 on all categories, You find a job in Dubai (either while you are on a UAE Tourist Visa or through one of UAEs online job portals and job fairs), While you are still in your home country, your employer applies for a Work Permit for you, If approved, you use the work permit to enter Dubai. The Take-It-Back Movement has condemned the refusal of the government of United Arab Emirates to renew work permits for Nigerians in the country. To state that the situation is horrific would seriously underestimate the circumstances many are facing. For the sake of innocent people like me in UAE , government in UAE we are begging you to forgiveness pls , we really need your help , my visa is almost finished , May Allah bless the government of UAE. "Hundreds and hundreds of Nigerians are victims of this, refusal to renew work permit policy. This is beyond endurable for Nigerians at home(Nigeria) and in UAE. People are depressed and adults crying on the phone when they call for help. UAE PLS HAVE MERCY ON US NIGERIANS, MOST OF US CAN NOT SURVIVE IF THIS SITUATION SENDS US HOME. khan, We are so sorry pls forgive Nigeria temper justice with mercy pls we beg you. I will visit the before the end of the year 2022 Happy New UAE, Pls UAE help us lift the ban on work permit my company tell we Nigerian to stopped work yesterday pls help us , UAE government please hear our cry , please help us I can not renew in my company because of the ban I no you have forgive heart we bad government in Nigeria what they only do is to hide the money and what they promise us to do for the when they we ask government they we up to date we have not see anyone I can remember back than in 2015 and 2016 we have a great Nigeria but now we are suffering to eat in Nigeria that why we came to dubai to work and help our familys and love ones in Nigeria please dubai government help us and God bless you, Please fogive we Nigerians He said, The issue affects applications for both work permit renewal and fresh one. After the employee enters the country, the employer then begins the application process for the labor card. He also accused the Nigerian consulate of urging them to keep the matter off the media radar. The labor sector department generally deals with this process. 13 Nov 17, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The new requirements are being imposed to ensure that UAE employers are meeting their tax obligations with regard to Nigerian employees. Paperless labor cards, e-contracts cut processing times to Government steps up scrutiny of employment workarounds. Last year, over 500 Nigerians lost their jobs and were stranded for months after the Western Asian country halted granting or renewing Direct Employment Visa to them. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. 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UAE is a country that works, filled with visionary leaders, Please this is affecting the common man, when the two elephants fight the grass are to suffer for it, let all this misunderstanding come to.an end , i believe the two countries will resolve the issues with understanding , UAE is one of the country where common man from Nigeria would love to go for job , i plead the both Govt. 28 Sep 17, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, INDIA 15 Dec 22, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES This includes: The cost for a Dubai visa fee is the same as for other emirates in the UAE (detailed above). The ban is already lifted since Tuesday 23rd November 2021. 13 Nov 18, NIGERIA They must do this within 60 days, which is how long the permit is valid. 14 Apr 21, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The mess has made many youths to flee the country for pastures new. We are good ambassadors of our country and we reside legitimately in the UAE.. Several efforts between both governments to resolve the situation had proved unsuccessful. I am the family breadwinner and the first son of my parents. It was during the process for my work permit that I realised that Nigerians were being denied work permits either renewal or fresh application. Eligibility. 22 Jul 19, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 18 Aug 16, UNITED KINGDOM, NIGERIA For the sake of humanity, kindly give these Nigerian s Work permit and send back the ones not working. House of Representatives investigates visa abuse in oil UAE ends practice of putting family visas on New steps required for work permits in oil Nationwide work-permit verification put on hold. 26 Jun 17, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES We Don fishing for UAE please UAE government Cabinet adopts 10-point Emiratisation plan, 18-year-old sons now eligible for dependent visas, Officials provide additional information on e-registration. till everything is ok please help use, Am supposed to go back to uae my resident permit expired here in Nigeria because of the issue of residence am still here in Nigeria, Am set to go to UAE but due to the issue of working permit denial on Nigerians. 13 Jun 13. And let God bless this country to continue to know peace and prosperity, Pls UAE government were pleading for forgiveness cos the atrocities majority of us are passing through was committed by few inconsequential ppl, pls for the sake of the innocent Nigerians living and working in uae legally and for the sake of our poor innocent families which for there sake were here in other to contribute in the family pls temper mercy and justice and lift the ban, at least all the Nigerians in uae we av learnt our lessons and promised dat whatever dat led to dis ban will never happen again. My contract with the company expired on July 27, 2021. 2 Feb 18, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES They did many times until they confirmed that the UAE had placed a ban on work permits for Nigerians. Nigerians in the United Arab Emirates can now renew their work permit. 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My wife joined me in the UAE on December 2, 2020 and she kept searching for a job and eventually got one on June 27. I awaited approval until July 8, 2021, when the human resources manager called to tell me to approach my embassy because there was a restriction of work permit on Nigerian passport holders.

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