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Kuwait News Agency
6 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait News Agency
MoSA: KD 6.5 mln raised in emergency Gaza relief campaign
KUWAIT, Aug 6 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Social Affairs announced on Wednesday the conclusion of the emergency relief campaign to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, with total donations of KD 6,546,078 (approximately USD 21.4 million). The campaign was organized over three days in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the participation of Kuwait Red Crescent Society as well as a number of Kuwaiti charities and foundations. Ministry spokesperson Youssef Saif told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) the campaign witnessed significant contributions from various entities, most notably the Secretariat General of Awqaf with KD 500,000 (approx. USD 1.6 million), and Insan Charity Society with KD 1.5 million (approx. USD 4.9 million). Regarding online donations, Saif noted that the "Kuwait Beside You" platform operated by the Ministry of Social Affairs collected KD 2,515,795 (approx. USD 8.2 million), Direct Aid Society raised KD 1,318,854 (approx. USD 4.3 million). The Patient Helping Fund Society collected KD 476,012 (approx. USD 1.5 million), while the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society gathered KD 235,443 (approx. USD 770.3). He added that the campaign was launched as part of Kuwait's ongoing humanitarian commitment to support just causes and aid those affected by crises, aiming to secure basic food supplies for affected families in Gaza. He noted that in-kind food donations were also accepted in accordance with approved guidelines, and food items were required to be purchased exclusively from Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company in implementation of Cabinet Resolution No. (1461). The Kuwait Red Crescent Society is coordinating the delivery of aid to relief agencies in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine. (end)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
UAE expats: What to do if your visa is cancelled and your kids are still in school
TL;DR Children's visas are tied to the parent's residency and expire when the sponsor's visa is cancelled. You can place their visas on hold for 60 days, only if both visas have 3 months' validity left. Parents can transfer sponsorship to a spouse meeting salary and employment criteria to keep children's visas active. Overstaying leads to daily fines (AED 50) and can affect future visa approvals. Losing a job or having your visa cancelled or expired in the UAE doesn't automatically mean your children must withdraw from school or leave the country. While visa rules link children's residency to their sponsoring parent's employment status, several temporary and long-term solutions exist to help families navigate this situation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From using grace periods and holding visas to transferring sponsorship or considering alternate visa types, this guide outlines actionable options for parents to ensure their children's education continues without interruption while both the parent's and dependents' residency statuses are being sorted out. Understanding the legal and visa framework In the UAE, a child's residence visa is directly connected to the parent who acts as the sponsor, usually the employed parent. Once that parent's visa is cancelled due to job loss, the child's visa becomes invalid simultaneously, regardless of the expiry date printed on it. This link is established under Article 54(3) of Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, which mandates that the family member's residence cannot exceed the sponsor's residence duration. Regardless of the individual visa issuance dates, a dependent's visa is automatically deemed invalid once the sponsor's residence permit is cancelled or expires. After visa cancellation, the Federal Decree-Law No. (29) of 2021, particularly Article 11, requires the individual and their dependents to either leave the country or regularise their stay within a defined grace period, or face daily fines. Grace period: Ranges from 30 to 180 days depending on visa category; most employment-linked visas carry a 30-day grace period. Overstay fines: AED 50 per day, starting after the grace period ends. Importantly, before cancelling your own visa, you must cancel the visas of any dependents under your sponsorship. However, UAE immigration allows for some temporary relief through visa holding, or transferring sponsorship to the spouse. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Your practical options to keep children in school Once you've received notice of employment termination, there are three main pathways that allow your children to stay in the UAE and complete the school year: 1. Transfer sponsorship to the spouse If the other parent (usually the mother) is legally employed in the UAE, she can apply to sponsor the children independently. Eligibility Requirements : Valid UAE employment visa Minimum salary: AED 4,000–6,000 (varies by emirate) Proof of accommodation (tenancy contract) Required documents: Salary certificate, marriage certificate, children's birth certificates All non-UAE documents must be attested and translated into Arabic This option allows the children's visas to continue under the mother's residency as long as her visa remains valid. 2. Request a visa hold (Up to 60 Days) This is a temporary workaround provided by GDRFA and ICP that allows you to pause the cancellation of your children's visas while you secure new employment and transfer your own visa. However, this option is only available with advance planning, it cannot be initiated after your visa has expired, or if your dependents' visas have less than three months' validity remaining. How It works: Submit a visa hold request to either GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates). The dependent's residence visa must have at least 3 months of validity remaining at the time of applying. You must provide a valid job offer letter from your prospective employer, showing salary and profession. Pay a refundable deposit of AED 2,500, plus a processing fee of AED 141 and any other applicable charges. The visa hold is granted for a maximum of 60 days from the date of application. During this time, your children's visas remain valid without cancellation, giving you a window to complete your job transfer process. Important: This process cannot be applied after your visa is cancelled or at the last minute. It's advised to begin the hold application process at least 3 months before your own visa or your children's visa expires. Documents required: Labour cancellation form from current employer Offer letter from new employer (from MOHRE for mainland or Free Zone authority) Original passport and Emirates ID of both sponsor and dependents Children's current residence visas (with minimum 3-month validity) Marriage certificate and birth certificates (if requested for verification) This option allows you to keep your children's school enrollment uninterrupted while you manage your own employment transition legally and smoothly. 3. Student Visa – In rare cases Though typically reserved for university and higher education students, a student visa may be available in rare cases for secondary school children, but only if the school is licensed to sponsor and agrees to do so and will require the institution to provide formal documentation and justification to immigration authorities. Approval is not guaranteed and is subject to the discretion of the GDRFA or ICP, depending on the emirate. If approved, the visa allows the child to stay in the UAE independently of their parent's residency, as the sponsorship shifts from the parent to the school. However, because this process requires the student to be legally responsible for their own residency, it is generally not applicable to younger school-aged children, and approvals are uncommon. Limitations : Very rarely issued to school-aged children Requires cooperation and documentation from the educational institution Not a guaranteed or commonly approved route Making the most of the grace period (Plan ahead) After your work visa is cancelled, you're typically granted a grace period of 30 days, during which you and your dependents can remain in the UAE legally. However, your options during this period are only viable if you've planned in advance, especially when it comes to retaining your children's residency status. Here's what you can do within or before the grace period: Look for a new job: If you're hired within the grace period, your new employer can initiate a work permit and start the process to transfer your residency. Make sure your dependents' visas remain valid in the meantime. Use the visa hold mechanism: If you have a confirmed job offer before your visa is cancelled, and both your visa and your children's visas have at least three months of validity remaining, you may apply to place their visas on hold for up to 60 days. This must be done before cancellation, not during or after the grace period. Apply for a visit visa: If you're unable to finalise employment or status change within the grace period, you can convert to a visit visa for yourself and your children to legally extend your stay. This option requires leaving the country temporarily in some cases, depending on the visa type. Explore the investor visa option: If you intend to start a business or qualify as an investor, you can apply for an investor visa and later sponsor your family under your new residency. Important: None of these options can be fully utilised if your or your dependents' visas have already expired or are too close to expiry. Failing to act before the grace period ends results in daily overstay fines of AED 50, and could negatively impact future visa or residency applications. Special case – One-Year Student Visa for young adults The UAE offers a separate one-year renewable student visa for young adults who have: Completed secondary school or Graduated from a university Turned 18 years old Key Features: Renewable for one additional year No bank deposit required by parents Cost: AED 100 for issuance or renewal Requires attested graduation certificates (UAE or abroad) Note: This visa is not applicable to school-aged children still enrolled in regular schooling, but it enables 18+ students to become their own sponsor and potentially sponsor their parents instead. Strategic Planning Matters If your employment in the UAE ends mid-academic year, your children's education doesn't have to. The country's immigration system, while structured, offers several transitional tools: Transfer sponsorship to a working spouse Utilise the visa hold period while seeking new employmen; visas must have three months validity. Leverage grace periods and explore visit or investor visa options Consider student visas where applicable for older children Planning your next steps immediately after job termination, by coordinating with schools, gathering documents, and staying in contact with immigration authorities, can ensure your children stay legally in the UAE and continue their studies uninterrupted.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Losing your UAE work visa? Here's how to avoid dependent overstay fines
Agencies When a parent loses a job in the UAE, their residency visa — and any dependent visas linked to it — are affected. Children's visas are legally tied to their sponsoring parent, meaning once that visa is cancelled or expires, so do the dependent visas. However, parents do not need to withdraw their children from school immediately. Several legal pathways exist to help families retain lawful stay during employment transitions, while ensuring children's education continues without disruption. Under UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, Article 54(3), a dependent's residency cannot outlast that of the sponsor. Once a parent's visa ends, so does the child's — regardless of the printed expiry. According to Article 11 of Federal Decree-Law No. (29) of 2021, families must either regularise their status or exit the country within a set grace period. For most workers, this period is 30 days. Overstaying beyond this period invites daily fines of AED 50. Before cancelling your own visa, you must first cancel the dependent visas. UAE immigration rules do allow for some flexibility. Parents have the option to transfer sponsorship to the spouse, request a short-term visa hold, or — in rare cases — apply for student visas for older children. Option 1: Transfer Sponsorship to Spouse If the other parent, usually the mother, holds a valid UAE employment visa, she can sponsor the children independently. Eligibility: Minimum monthly salary: AED 4,000–6,000 (varies by emirate) Valid tenancy contract Attested documents: marriage and birth certificates, salary certificate Once approved, the children's visas are moved under the mother's residency. This is a long-term option, as long as her job and visa remain valid. Option 2: Request a Visa Hold (60 Days Maximum) Parents with a new job offer may pause the cancellation of their children's visas for up to 60 days. This option is only available if both the sponsor's and the children's visas have at least three months' validity remaining. Requirements: Submit visa hold application before visa cancellation Offer letter from new employer Labour cancellation documents from current employer AED 2,500 refundable deposit + AED 141 processing fee Passports, Emirates IDs, valid dependent visas Attested marriage and birth certificates This option is available through GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates) and allows children to legally stay enrolled in school during the transition. Important: This option is not available after visa expiry or during the grace period. Option 3: Student Visa (Rare for School Children) Some schools licensed to sponsor may request student visas for enrolled children. This is usually granted only for older students and depends entirely on approval from UAE immigration authorities. Limitations: Not commonly approved for school-aged children Requires formal cooperation from the school Subject to GDRFA or ICP discretion Managing the Grace Period After visa cancellation, a grace period of up to 30 days applies (longer in certain categories). During this time, parents should explore one of the following: Secure a new job and begin visa transfer process Apply for visa hold (if eligible) Shift to a visit visa (may require exiting UAE briefly) Apply for investor visa (if starting a business) All these options require forward planning. Once the grace period ends, daily overstay fines begin and may harm future visa approvals. One-Year Student Visa for 18+ Young Adults Students aged 18+ who've completed school or university can apply for a one-year renewable student visa. Key Features: Cost: AED 100 No bank deposit needed from parents Requires attested graduation certificate Can be renewed once Allows the student to sponsor family in some cases This visa is not available for younger school children but gives adult students more independence. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Berlin to Bharuch: The Borosil journey after the China hit in Europe FIIs are exiting while retail investors stay put. Will a costly market make them pay? BlackRock returns, this time with Ambani. Will it be lucky second time? Paid less than plumbers? The real story of freshers' salaries at Infy, TCS. Stock Radar: Down 27% from highs! Hero MotoCorp stock shows signs of momentum after breaking out from 11-week consolidation For those prepared for the long game: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of 14 to 33% in one year Financial services: Time to look at a new set for the next cycle? 5 stocks from the financial services space with upside potential of up to 37% These 8 banking stocks can give more than 29% returns in 1 year, according to analysts
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Losing your UAE work visa? Here's how to avoid dependent overstay fines
When a parent loses a job in the UAE , their residency visa — and any dependent visas linked to it — are affected. Children's visas are legally tied to their sponsoring parent, meaning once that visa is cancelled or expires, so do the dependent visas. However, parents do not need to withdraw their children from school immediately. Several legal pathways exist to help families retain lawful stay during employment transitions, while ensuring children's education continues without disruption. Under UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, Article 54(3), a dependent's residency cannot outlast that of the sponsor. Once a parent's visa ends, so does the child's — regardless of the printed expiry. According to Article 11 of Federal Decree-Law No. (29) of 2021, families must either regularise their status or exit the country within a set grace period. For most workers, this period is 30 days. Overstaying beyond this period invites daily fines of AED 50. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Before cancelling your own visa, you must first cancel the dependent visas. UAE immigration rules do allow for some flexibility. Parents have the option to transfer sponsorship to the spouse, request a short-term visa hold, or — in rare cases — apply for student visas for older children. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ₹6 Cr+ Max Estates 3 & 4 Bhk In Sector 36A Max Estates - Estate 361 Book Now Undo Option 1: Transfer Sponsorship to Spouse If the other parent, usually the mother, holds a valid UAE employment visa, she can sponsor the children independently. Eligibility: Live Events Minimum monthly salary: AED 4,000–6,000 (varies by emirate) Valid tenancy contract Attested documents: marriage and birth certificates, salary certificate Once approved, the children's visas are moved under the mother's residency. This is a long-term option, as long as her job and visa remain valid. Option 2: Request a Visa Hold (60 Days Maximum) Parents with a new job offer may pause the cancellation of their children's visas for up to 60 days. This option is only available if both the sponsor's and the children's visas have at least three months' validity remaining. Requirements: Submit visa hold application before visa cancellation Offer letter from new employer Labour cancellation documents from current employer AED 2,500 refundable deposit + AED 141 processing fee Passports, Emirates IDs, valid dependent visas Attested marriage and birth certificates This option is available through GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates) and allows children to legally stay enrolled in school during the transition. Important: This option is not available after visa expiry or during the grace period. Option 3: Student Visa (Rare for School Children) Some schools licensed to sponsor may request student visas for enrolled children. This is usually granted only for older students and depends entirely on approval from UAE immigration authorities. Limitations: Not commonly approved for school-aged children Requires formal cooperation from the school Subject to GDRFA or ICP discretion Managing the Grace Period After visa cancellation, a grace period of up to 30 days applies (longer in certain categories). During this time, parents should explore one of the following: Secure a new job and begin visa transfer process Apply for visa hold (if eligible) Shift to a visit visa (may require exiting UAE briefly) Apply for investor visa (if starting a business) All these options require forward planning. Once the grace period ends, daily overstay fines begin and may harm future visa approvals. One-Year Student Visa for 18+ Young Adults Students aged 18+ who've completed school or university can apply for a one-year renewable student visa. Key Features: Cost: AED 100 No bank deposit needed from parents Requires attested graduation certificate Can be renewed once Allows the student to sponsor family in some cases This visa is not available for younger school children but gives adult students more independence.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Expat parents in UAE: How to legally keep your children in school if your visa is cancelled
Visa hold allows pausing children's visa cancellation for up to 60 days if applied before cancellation with three months validity/ Representative Image TL;DR Children's visas are tied to the parent's residency and expire when the sponsor's visa is cancelled. You can place their visas on hold for 60 days, only if both visas have 3 months' validity left. Parents can transfer sponsorship to a spouse meeting salary and employment criteria to keep children's visas active. Overstaying leads to daily fines (AED 50) and can affect future visa approvals. Losing a job or having your visa cancelled or expired in the UAE doesn't automatically mean your children must withdraw from school or leave the country. While visa rules link children's residency to their sponsoring parent's employment status, several temporary and long-term solutions exist to help families navigate this situation. From using grace periods and holding visas to transferring sponsorship or considering alternate visa types, this guide outlines actionable options for parents to ensure their children's education continues without interruption while both the parent's and dependents' residency statuses are being sorted out. Understanding the legal and visa framework In the UAE, a child's residence visa is directly connected to the parent who acts as the sponsor, usually the employed parent. Once that parent's visa is cancelled due to job loss, the child's visa becomes invalid simultaneously, regardless of the expiry date printed on it. This link is established under Article 54(3) of Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, which mandates that the family member's residence cannot exceed the sponsor's residence duration. Regardless of the individual visa issuance dates, a dependent's visa is automatically deemed invalid once the sponsor's residence permit is cancelled or expires. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo After visa cancellation, the Federal Decree-Law No. (29) of 2021, particularly Article 11, requires the individual and their dependents to either leave the country or regularise their stay within a defined grace period, or face daily fines. Grace period: Ranges from 30 to 180 days depending on visa category; most employment-linked visas carry a 30-day grace period. Overstay fines: AED 50 per day, starting after the grace period ends. Importantly, before cancelling your own visa, you must cancel the visas of any dependents under your sponsorship. However, UAE immigration allows for some temporary relief through visa holding, or transferring sponsorship to the spouse. Your practical options to keep children in school Once you've received notice of employment termination, there are three main pathways that allow your children to stay in the UAE and complete the school year: 1. Transfer sponsorship to the spouse If the other parent (usually the mother) is legally employed in the UAE, she can apply to sponsor the children independently. Eligibility Requirements : Valid UAE employment visa Minimum salary: AED 4,000–6,000 (varies by emirate) Proof of accommodation (tenancy contract) Required documents: Salary certificate, marriage certificate, children's birth certificates All non-UAE documents must be attested and translated into Arabic This option allows the children's visas to continue under the mother's residency as long as her visa remains valid. 2. Request a visa hold (Up to 60 Days) This is a temporary workaround provided by GDRFA and ICP that allows you to pause the cancellation of your children's visas while you secure new employment and transfer your own visa. However, this option is only available with advance planning, it cannot be initiated after your visa has expired, or if your dependents' visas have less than three months' validity remaining. How It works: Submit a visa hold request to either GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates). The dependent's residence visa must have at least 3 months of validity remaining at the time of applying. You must provide a valid job offer letter from your prospective employer, showing salary and profession. Pay a refundable deposit of AED 2,500, plus a processing fee of AED 141 and any other applicable charges. The visa hold is granted for a maximum of 60 days from the date of application. During this time, your children's visas remain valid without cancellation, giving you a window to complete your job transfer process. Important: This process cannot be applied after your visa is cancelled or at the last minute. It's advised to begin the hold application process at least 3 months before your own visa or your children's visa expires. Documents required: Labour cancellation form from current employer Offer letter from new employer (from MOHRE for mainland or Free Zone authority) Original passport and Emirates ID of both sponsor and dependents Children's current residence visas (with minimum 3-month validity) Marriage certificate and birth certificates (if requested for verification) This option allows you to keep your children's school enrollment uninterrupted while you manage your own employment transition legally and smoothly. 3. Student Visa – In rare cases Though typically reserved for university and higher education students, a student visa may be available in rare cases for secondary school children, but only if the school is licensed to sponsor and agrees to do so and will require the institution to provide formal documentation and justification to immigration authorities. Approval is not guaranteed and is subject to the discretion of the GDRFA or ICP, depending on the emirate. If approved, the visa allows the child to stay in the UAE independently of their parent's residency, as the sponsorship shifts from the parent to the school. However, because this process requires the student to be legally responsible for their own residency, it is generally not applicable to younger school-aged children, and approvals are uncommon. Limitations : Very rarely issued to school-aged children Requires cooperation and documentation from the educational institution Not a guaranteed or commonly approved route Making the most of the grace period (Plan ahead) After your work visa is cancelled, you're typically granted a grace period of 30 days, during which you and your dependents can remain in the UAE legally. However, your options during this period are only viable if you've planned in advance, especially when it comes to retaining your children's residency status. Here's what you can do within or before the grace period: Look for a new job: If you're hired within the grace period, your new employer can initiate a work permit and start the process to transfer your residency. Make sure your dependents' visas remain valid in the meantime. Use the visa hold mechanism: If you have a confirmed job offer before your visa is cancelled, and both your visa and your children's visas have at least three months of validity remaining, you may apply to place their visas on hold for up to 60 days. This must be done before cancellation, not during or after the grace period. Apply for a visit visa: If you're unable to finalise employment or status change within the grace period, you can convert to a visit visa for yourself and your children to legally extend your stay. This option requires leaving the country temporarily in some cases, depending on the visa type. Explore the investor visa option: If you intend to start a business or qualify as an investor, you can apply for an investor visa and later sponsor your family under your new residency. Important: None of these options can be fully utilised if your or your dependents' visas have already expired or are too close to expiry. Failing to act before the grace period ends results in daily overstay fines of AED 50, and could negatively impact future visa or residency applications. Special case – One-Year Student Visa for young adults The UAE offers a separate one-year renewable student visa for young adults who have: Completed secondary school or Graduated from a university Turned 18 years old Key Features: Renewable for one additional year No bank deposit required by parents Cost: AED 100 for issuance or renewal Requires attested graduation certificates (UAE or abroad) Note: This visa is not applicable to school-aged children still enrolled in regular schooling, but it enables 18+ students to become their own sponsor and potentially sponsor their parents instead. Strategic Planning Matters If your employment in the UAE ends mid-academic year, your children's education doesn't have to. The country's immigration system, while structured, offers several transitional tools: Transfer sponsorship to a working spouse Utilise the visa hold period while seeking new employmen; visas must have three months validity. Leverage grace periods and explore visit or investor visa options Consider student visas where applicable for older children Planning your next steps immediately after job termination, by coordinating with schools, gathering documents, and staying in contact with immigration authorities, can ensure your children stay legally in the UAE and continue their studies uninterrupted.
