In the United Arab Emirates, two significant categories of visa
bans exist a labor ban and an immigration ban. Although these
injunctions have been employed by the Ministry of Labour (and now
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) for decades, many
employees and employers find the issuance and implementation of
visa ban nebulous and arbitrary.
What is a Labour Ban?
According to the UAE Government, a labor ban "means that
the employee is not legally allowed to work in another company in
the UAE for a period of one year. This restriction is imposed on an
individual when they have either failed to adhere to UAE Labour Law
provisions or have breached their terms and conditions agreement
with their employer. The labor ban applies to all members of the
employed demographic. Labor ban eligibility extends beyond
individuals registered with an employment residence visa to include
holders of labor permits, labor contracts, or labor cards. An
issued labor ban can be
