Can I go on vacation if my UAE visa is expiring soon?

Dubai - You may renew your visa before travelling on annual vacation.

Q-I am employed by a mainland company based in Dubai. I will be leaving on annual leave soon. My UAE residence visa expires just few days after my return from my annual vacation. Do I need to renew my residence visa before I travel on annual leave or will I be able to re-enter UAE just within few days from the date of expiry of the visa?
Answer:
Any expatriate resident of the UAE can enter the country during validity of his or her residence visa. Since your visa will expire few days after you return from your annual vacation, you should be able to enter the UAE when you come back. Alternatively, should you choose, you may renew your visa before travelling on annual vacation.
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Till your residence visa is valid, you can enter the UAE without any problem. Ashish Mehta is the founder and Managing Partner of Ashish Mehta & Associates. He is qualified to practise law in Dubai, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India. Full details of his firm on: www.amalawyers.com. Readers may e-mail their questions to: news@khaleejtimes.com or send them to Legal View, Khaleej Times, PO Box 11243, Dubai.