Internal Transfer

The sponsored employee of a Free Zone company is allowed to transfer his/her employment within the Free Zone, if an approval from the current company and GSO is obtained.


Requirements

The following documents are required for submission at GSO’s Business Counter:


  • “Application for Internal Transfer ” duly filled and signed by authorized signatories of both companies.
  • One (1) passport photocopy of applicant including visa page
  • One (1) color photograph with white background, size 4.3cm x 5.5cm
  • Original Employment Contract of the new employer
  • Original ID Card
  • Bank Guarantee (if applicable)


Time Line



  • Normal  Processing :

5 Working Days
  • Urgent Processing   :

2 Working Days
  • Express Processing  :

1 Working day

Important!


  • In case of a dispute between an employee and the employer, and hence both parties fail to reach an agreement, the Authority reserves the right to cancel, transfer or withdraw the absconder status of the concerned employee without referring to the employer.
  • Upon completion of back end data entry, a new Employment Card will be issued bearing the same validity of the old card.
  • To amend the job title on the Residence Visa, an additional charge and “Application for Internal Transfer” are required for submission.