The Naturalisation and Residency Department will not stamp a work ban on the passport of a resident who wishes to change sponsors, unless the Ministry of Labour instructs it.
Expatriates who have a valid resident visa in UAE can sponsor their parents for a year's stay by paying a Dh5,000 deposit as guarantee for each parent.
An expatriate will need a visit visa to enter the country.
If the expatriate comes to the UAE on a visit visa, he/she can extend the visa without travelling outside the country by paying a fee.
