IMMIGRATION LAWS OF CHARJAH The immigration laws of the United Arab Emirates are found in Federal Law No. 6 of July 25, 1973 and Ministerial Decree No. 17 of April 11, 1976. To enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates, an alien may apply for a visitor's, worker's, or resident's visa. The visitor's visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the United Arab Emirates as a tourist, as a visitor or to meet with a juristic or natural person residing lawfully in the country. The worker's visa is granted to an alien who has already obtained the concurrence of the appropriate authorities in the United Arab Emirates to work as an employee, an official or as a businessman. Lastly, the resident visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates for the following reasons: a) To join his family or his guardian; b) To join his faculty or his school if he is registered; c) To join a vocational training or a specialization course in one of the private institutions or faculties; d) To live permanently without working. In addition to the above, a multiple entry visa may be granted to an alien whose work and relationship with a resident or IMMIGRATION LAWS OF CHARJAH The immigration laws of the United Arab Emirates are found in Federal Law No. 6 of July 25, 1973 and Ministerial Decree No. 17 of April 11, 1976. To enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates, an alien may apply for a visitor's, worker's, or resident's visa. The visitor's visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the United Arab Emirates as a tourist, as a visitor or to meet with a juristic or natural person residing lawfully in the country. The worker's visa is granted to an alien who has already obtained the concurrence of the appropriate authorities in the United Arab Emirates to work as an employee, an official or as a businessman. Lastly, the resident visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates for the following reasons: a) To join his family or his guardian; b) To join his faculty or his school if he is registered; c) To join a vocational training or a specialization course in one of the private institutions or faculties; d) To live permanently without working. In addition to the above, a multiple entry visa may be granted to an alien whose work and relationship with a resident or IMMIGRATION LAWS OF CHARJAH The immigration laws of the United Arab Emirates are found in Federal Law No. 6 of July 25, 1973 and Ministerial Decree No. 17 of April 11, 1976. To enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates, an alien may apply for a visitor's, worker's, or resident's visa. The visitor's visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the United Arab Emirates as a tourist, as a visitor or to meet with a juristic or natural person residing lawfully in the country. The worker's visa is granted to an alien who has already obtained the concurrence of the appropriate authorities in the United Arab Emirates to work as an employee, an official or as a businessman. Lastly, the resident visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates for the following reasons: a) To join his family or his guardian; b) To join his faculty or his school if he is registered; c) To join a vocational training or a specialization course in one of the private institutions or faculties; d) To live permanently without working. In addition to the above, a multiple entry visa may be granted to an alien whose work and relationship with a resident or IMMIGRATION LAWS OF CHARJAH The immigration laws of the United Arab Emirates are found in Federal Law No. 6 of July 25, 1973 and Ministerial Decree No. 17 of April 11, 1976. To enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates, an alien may apply for a visitor's, worker's, or resident's visa. The visitor's visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the United Arab Emirates as a tourist, as a visitor or to meet with a juristic or natural person residing lawfully in the country. The worker's visa is granted to an alien who has already obtained the concurrence of the appropriate authorities in the United Arab Emirates to work as an employee, an official or as a businessman. Lastly, the resident visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates for the following reasons: a) To join his family or his guardian; b) To join his faculty or his school if he is registered; c) To join a vocational training or a specialization course in one of the private institutions or faculties; d) To live permanently without working. In addition to the above, a multiple entry visa may be granted to an alien whose work and relationship with a resident or IMMIGRATION LAWS OF CHARJAH The immigration laws of the United Arab Emirates are found in Federal Law No. 6 of July 25, 1973 and Ministerial Decree No. 17 of April 11, 1976. To enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates, an alien may apply for a visitor's, worker's, or resident's visa. The visitor's visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the United Arab Emirates as a tourist, as a visitor or to meet with a juristic or natural person residing lawfully in the country. The worker's visa is granted to an alien who has already obtained the concurrence of the appropriate authorities in the United Arab Emirates to work as an employee, an official or as a businessman. Lastly, the resident visa is granted to an alien who wishes to enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates for the following reasons: a) To join his family or his guardian; b) To join his faculty or his school if he is registered; c) To join a vocational training or a specialization course in one of the private institutions or faculties; d) To live permanently without working. In addition to the above, a multiple entry visa may be granted to an alien whose work and relationship with a resident or -2- with an operating institution in the country require that he return periodically. An alien must fulfill the following requirements to be granted a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates: a) He should have a passport or a travel document valid for at least two months when going to the United Arab Emirates and returning to his country; b) The Immigration Authorities should have already agreed to his entry if the trip's purpose is connected with them; c) He should not be on the list of prohibited aliens. Every alien is considered prohibited to enter the United Arab Emirates if his name was on the list of the prohibited or his passport or travel document does not allow him to enter the United Arab Emirates; d) He should have a guarantor resident in the United Arab Emirates whether he is a national or an alien. When applying for a worker's visa, the alien must fulfill the following requirements: 1) If he is going to work for a Federal or local agency, he should produce a letter or a contract or any written document to show the desire and concurrence of that agency to employ him; 2) In case hie employer is a private enterprise, or if he wishes to engage in a liberal profession or a commercial business,-2- with an operating institution in the country require that he return periodically. An alien must fulfill the following requirements to be granted a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates: a) He should have a passport or a travel document valid for at least two months when going to the United Arab Emirates and returning to his country; b) The Immigration Authorities should have already agreed to his entry if the trip's purpose is connected with them; c) He should not be on the list of prohibited aliens. Every alien is considered prohibited to enter the United Arab Emirates if his name was on the list of the prohibited or his passport or travel document does not allow him to enter the United Arab Emirates; d) He should have a guarantor resident in the United Arab Emirates whether he is a national or an alien. When applying for a worker's visa, the alien must fulfill the following requirements: 1) If he is going to work for a Federal or local agency, he should produce a letter or a contract or any written document to show the desire and concurrence of that agency to employ him; 2) In case hie employer is a private enterprise, or if he wishes to engage in a liberal profession or a commercial business,-2- with an operating institution in the country require that he return periodically. An alien must fulfill the following requirements to be granted a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates: a) He should have a passport or a travel document valid for at least two months when going to the United Arab Emirates and returning to his country; b) The Immigration Authorities should have already agreed to his entry if the trip's purpose is connected with them; c) He should not be on the list of prohibited aliens. Every alien is considered prohibited to enter the United Arab Emirates if his name was on the list of the prohibited or his passport or travel document does not allow him to enter the United Arab Emirates; d) He should have a guarantor resident in the United Arab Emirates whether he is a national or an alien. When applying for a worker's visa, the alien must fulfill the following requirements: 1) If he is going to work for a Federal or local agency, he should produce a letter or a contract or any written document to show the desire and concurrence of that agency to employ him; 2) In case hie employer is a private enterprise, or if he wishes to engage in a liberal profession or a commercial business,-2- with an operating institution in the country require that he return periodically. An alien must fulfill the following requirements to be granted a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates: a) He should have a passport or a travel document valid for at least two months when going to the United Arab Emirates and returning to his country; b) The Immigration Authorities should have already agreed to his entry if the trip's purpose is connected with them; c) He should not be on the list of prohibited aliens. Every alien is considered prohibited to enter the United Arab Emirates if his name was on the list of the prohibited or his passport or travel document does not allow him to enter the United Arab Emirates; d) He should have a guarantor resident in the United Arab Emirates whether he is a national or an alien. When applying for a worker's visa, the alien must fulfill the following requirements: 1) If he is going to work for a Federal or local agency, he should produce a letter or a contract or any written document to show the desire and concurrence of that agency to employ him; 2) In case hie employer is a private enterprise, or if he wishes to engage in a liberal profession or a commercial business,-2- with an operating institution in the country require that he return periodically. An alien must fulfill the following requirements to be granted a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates: a) He should have a passport or a travel document valid for at least two months when going to the United Arab Emirates and returning to his country; b) The Immigration Authorities should have already agreed to his entry if the trip's purpose is connected with them; c) He should not be on the list of prohibited aliens. Every alien is considered prohibited to enter the United Arab Emirates if his name was on the list of the prohibited or his passport or travel document does not allow him to enter the United Arab Emirates; d) He should have a guarantor resident in the United Arab Emirates whether he is a national or an alien. When applying for a worker's visa, the alien must fulfill the following requirements: 1) If he is going to work for a Federal or local agency, he should produce a letter or a contract or any written document to show the desire and concurrence of that agency to employ him; 2) In case hie employer is a private enterprise, or if he wishes to engage in a liberal profession or a commercial business,-3- he should have the concurrence of the Ministry of Labor and prepare the required documents. These documents should be submitted, when ready, to the consular mission accredited in the country of the applicant and after scrutiny the entry visa shall be issued in accordance with the regulations. Moreover, the consular missions are allowed to issue a visitor's visa without prior consultation with the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization when the Chief of the Mission is convinced that the applicant has sufficient guarantees. Residency of Aliens The Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization is authorized to issue to any alien a renewable permit of residency for one year. However, the Minister of the Interior can, at any time, repeal any visa or any permit of entry and residency if he considers that his action is in the public interest. He is also entitled to order the deportation of any alien, even if he has a permit of residency, under the circumstances specified below: a) If the alien has been convicted and the court has recommended his deportation; b) If the alien has no visible means of support; c) If the Security Authorities deem that his deportation is required in the national interest, national security or public morals.-3- he should have the concurrence of the Ministry of Labor and prepare the required documents. These documents should be submitted, when ready, to the consular mission accredited in the country of the applicant and after scrutiny the entry visa shall be issued in accordance with the regulations. Moreover, the consular missions are allowed to issue a visitor's visa without prior consultation with the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization when the Chief of the Mission is convinced that the applicant has sufficient guarantees. Residency of Aliens The Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization is authorized to issue to any alien a renewable permit of residency for one year. However, the Minister of the Interior can, at any time, repeal any visa or any permit of entry and residency if he considers that his action is in the public interest. He is also entitled to order the deportation of any alien, even if he has a permit of residency, under the circumstances specified below: a) If the alien has been convicted and the court has recommended his deportation; b) If the alien has no visible means of support; c) If the Security Authorities deem that his deportation is required in the national interest, national security or public morals.-3- he should have the concurrence of the Ministry of Labor and prepare the required documents. These documents should be submitted, when ready, to the consular mission accredited in the country of the applicant and after scrutiny the entry visa shall be issued in accordance with the regulations. Moreover, the consular missions are allowed to issue a visitor's visa without prior consultation with the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization when the Chief of the Mission is convinced that the applicant has sufficient guarantees. Residency of Aliens The Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization is authorized to issue to any alien a renewable permit of residency for one year. However, the Minister of the Interior can, at any time, repeal any visa or any permit of entry and residency if he considers that his action is in the public interest. He is also entitled to order the deportation of any alien, even if he has a permit of residency, under the circumstances specified below: a) If the alien has been convicted and the court has recommended his deportation; b) If the alien has no visible means of support; c) If the Security Authorities deem that his deportation is required in the national interest, national security or public morals.-3- he should have the concurrence of the Ministry of Labor and prepare the required documents. These documents should be submitted, when ready, to the consular mission accredited in the country of the applicant and after scrutiny the entry visa shall be issued in accordance with the regulations. Moreover, the consular missions are allowed to issue a visitor's visa without prior consultation with the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization when the Chief of the Mission is convinced that the applicant has sufficient guarantees. Residency of Aliens The Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization is authorized to issue to any alien a renewable permit of residency for one year. However, the Minister of the Interior can, at any time, repeal any visa or any permit of entry and residency if he considers that his action is in the public interest. He is also entitled to order the deportation of any alien, even if he has a permit of residency, under the circumstances specified below: a) If the alien has been convicted and the court has recommended his deportation; b) If the alien has no visible means of support; c) If the Security Authorities deem that his deportation is required in the national interest, national security or public morals.-3- he should have the concurrence of the Ministry of Labor and prepare the required documents. These documents should be submitted, when ready, to the consular mission accredited in the country of the applicant and after scrutiny the entry visa shall be issued in accordance with the regulations. Moreover, the consular missions are allowed to issue a visitor's visa without prior consultation with the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization when the Chief of the Mission is convinced that the applicant has sufficient guarantees. Residency of Aliens The Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization is authorized to issue to any alien a renewable permit of residency for one year. However, the Minister of the Interior can, at any time, repeal any visa or any permit of entry and residency if he considers that his action is in the public interest. He is also entitled to order the deportation of any alien, even if he has a permit of residency, under the circumstances specified below: a) If the alien has been convicted and the court has recommended his deportation; b) If the alien has no visible means of support; c) If the Security Authorities deem that his deportation is required in the national interest, national security or public morals.-4- The alien's family and children will also be deported. If the alien who is to be deported has a private business to liquidate, the Minister of the Interior may give him not more than three months to do so against an estimated guarantee. Furthermore, the alien who has been deported by order of the Minister of the Interior may not return to the United Arab Emirates unless that Minister issues a special permit to that effect. The law also provides sanctions against those aliens who enter or unlawfully remain in the territory of the United Arab Emirates or who disobeyed an order of deportation. In addition to the court's order of deportation, the violators shall be liable to four months in prison or a 2000 Dirhams 1/ fine or both. There are also other provisions in the law to deal with importation by United Arab Emirates nationals of manual labor such as servants and workers in general. Their cases may be handled by the consular missions according to the pertinent rules and regulations. Charjah's Legal System Charjah, before joining the Federation of the United Arab Emirates, was a small principality with a small population 1/ One UAE is equivalent to $0.25 (cents).-4- The alien's family and children will also be deported. If the alien who is to be deported has a private business to liquidate, the Minister of the Interior may give him not more than three months to do so against an estimated guarantee. Furthermore, the alien who has been deported by order of the Minister of the Interior may not return to the United Arab Emirates unless that Minister issues a special permit to that effect. The law also provides sanctions against those aliens who enter or unlawfully remain in the territory of the United Arab Emirates or who disobeyed an order of deportation. In addition to the court's order of deportation, the violators shall be liable to four months in prison or a 2000 Dirhams 1/ fine or both. There are also other provisions in the law to deal with importation by United Arab Emirates nationals of manual labor such as servants and workers in general. Their cases may be handled by the consular missions according to the pertinent rules and regulations. Charjah's Legal System Charjah, before joining the Federation of the United Arab Emirates, was a small principality with a small population 1/ One UAE is equivalent to $0.25 (cents).-4- The alien's family and children will also be deported. If the alien who is to be deported has a private business to liquidate, the Minister of the Interior may give him not more than three months to do so against an estimated guarantee. Furthermore, the alien who has been deported by order of the Minister of the Interior may not return to the United Arab Emirates unless that Minister issues a special permit to that effect. The law also provides sanctions against those aliens who enter or unlawfully remain in the territory of the United Arab Emirates or who disobeyed an order of deportation. In addition to the court's order of deportation, the violators shall be liable to four months in prison or a 2000 Dirhams 1/ fine or both. There are also other provisions in the law to deal with importation by United Arab Emirates nationals of manual labor such as servants and workers in general. Their cases may be handled by the consular missions according to the pertinent rules and regulations. Charjah's Legal System Charjah, before joining the Federation of the United Arab Emirates, was a small principality with a small population 1/ One UAE is equivalent to $0.25 (cents).-4- The alien's family and children will also be deported. If the alien who is to be deported has a private business to liquidate, the Minister of the Interior may give him not more than three months to do so against an estimated guarantee. Furthermore, the alien who has been deported by order of the Minister of the Interior may not return to the United Arab Emirates unless that Minister issues a special permit to that effect. The law also provides sanctions against those aliens who enter or unlawfully remain in the territory of the United Arab Emirates or who disobeyed an order of deportation. In addition to the court's order of deportation, the violators shall be liable to four months in prison or a 2000 Dirhams 1/ fine or both. There are also other provisions in the law to deal with importation by United Arab Emirates nationals of manual labor such as servants and workers in general. Their cases may be handled by the consular missions according to the pertinent rules and regulations. Charjah's Legal System Charjah, before joining the Federation of the United Arab Emirates, was a small principality with a small population 1/ One UAE is equivalent to $0.25 (cents).-5- of nomads who abided by the customary tribal law in their own relations and with the neighbors - Ajman, Fujeirah, Ras al- Khaymah and Umm al-Qaywain. Charjah's legal system, in the modern sense, does not exist yet but leans heavily on the central government which is trying to introduce a great deal of progressive measures to improve the quality of life in the various parts of the federation. Until now we are not aware of any enactment of corporate law to over commercial transactions in Charjah, however, these are dealth with according to the individual written contracts. Prepared by Dr. Yorguy Hakim Legal Specialist Near Eastern and African Law Division Law Library, Library of Congress June 1977 YH:at 6-21-77-5- of nomads who abided by the customary tribal law in their own relations and with the neighbors - Ajman, Fujeirah, Ras al- Khaymah and Umm al-Qaywain. Charjah's legal system, in the modern sense, does not exist yet but leans heavily on the central government which is trying to introduce a great deal of progressive measures to improve the quality of life in the various parts of the federation. Until now we are not aware of any enactment of corporate law to over commercial transactions in Charjah, however, these are dealth with according to the individual written contracts. Prepared by Dr. Yorguy Hakim Legal Specialist Near Eastern and African Law Division Law Library, Library of Congress June 1977 YH:at 6-21-77-5- of nomads who abided by the customary tribal law in their own relations and with the neighbors - Ajman, Fujeirah, Ras al- Khaymah and Umm al-Qaywain. Charjah's legal system, in the modern sense, does not exist yet but leans heavily on the central government which is trying to introduce a great deal of progressive measures to improve the quality of life in the various parts of the federation. Until now we are not aware of any enactment of corporate law to over commercial transactions in Charjah, however, these are dealth with according to the individual written contracts. Prepared by Dr. Yorguy Hakim Legal Specialist Near Eastern and African Law Division Law Library, Library of Congress June 1977 YH:at 6-21-77-5- of nomads who abided by the customary tribal law in their own relations and with the neighbors - Ajman, Fujeirah, Ras al- Khaymah and Umm al-Qaywain. Charjah's legal system, in the modern sense, does not exist yet but leans heavily on the central government which is trying to introduce a great deal of progressive measures to improve the quality of life in the various parts of the federation. Until now we are not aware of any enactment of corporate law to over commercial transactions in Charjah, however, these are dealth with according to the individual written contracts. Prepared by Dr. Yorguy Hakim Legal Specialist Near Eastern and African Law Division Law Library, Library of Congress June 1977 YH:at 6-21-77-5- of nomads who abided by the customary tribal law in their own relations and with the neighbors - Ajman, Fujeirah, Ras al- Khaymah and Umm al-Qaywain. Charjah's legal system, in the modern sense, does not exist yet but leans heavily on the central government which is trying to introduce a great deal of progressive measures to improve the quality of life in the various parts of the federation. Until now we are not aware of any enactment of corporate law to over commercial transactions in Charjah, however, these are dealth with according to the individual written contracts. Prepared by Dr. Yorguy Hakim Legal Specialist Near Eastern and African Law Division Law Library, Library of Congress June 1977 YH:at 6-21-77