What can you do if your visa still lists the first position you were employed in after a few years of employment in the UAE and a recent promotion from an entry-level post to a more senior role?
In addition to a work permit provided by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), expatriate workers in the UAE also have a visa issued by the immigration office of the Emirate in which they are residing, and the visa specifically lists the worker’s occupation. The job title listed on your visa might, however, differ from your present work profile in situations like the one indicated above.
How does a different job title on your visa affect you?
Having a job title on your visa that is different from your actual profile can pose problems when traveling within the GCC, according to an international immigration business. Due to the disparity, business visa applications may encounter difficulties, even if you travel abroad on business.
Due to the lower job title listed [on the visa], business visa applications and travel to the GCC and other countries may be examined more closely than usual.
People occasionally could encounter difficulties when requesting a bank loan.
The authorities may question the applicant’s position if they have a lower job title but a higher wage, scrutinizing their application more closely than usual and demanding more information. In addition, because of the smaller job title, credit could not be given as readily.
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How can one change the job title?
While having this difficulty can be challenging, applying for an update to your visa’s data is not too difficult.
Whether a person works for a mainland company or a free zone company will determine how their job title can be changed. For a mainland company, changing the working title necessitates first changing the employee’s records with MOHRE, then changing the visa sticker with the appropriate immigration department. For free zones, the procedure is less complicated and entails changing the visa sticker with the appropriate free zone authority.
However, there may be situations when you have to adhere to certain MOHRE regulations.
Based on the company’s quota availability, the job title on the UAE residence visa is determined. If the employee holds the relevant degree certificate that has been attested, this can be changed.
The MOHRE is the only place where educational credentials must be proved, and only after the MOHRE records have been updated can the immigration officials update the visa. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the individual to update their employer, who will subsequently take action.
The visa designation would examine the real employment contract, compensation, and benefits rather than actually affecting travel or loans.
Regardless of the designation on the visa, the [authorities] are simply looking for a legitimate employee visa from an immigration standpoint.
However, it is always advisable to update your visa after consulting with the human resources and personnel department of your employer.
