Can I go to Saudi with UAE visa not cancelled?

No, you generally cannot go to Saudi Arabia on a work visa without canceling your UAE work visa first, and here’s why:

Why UAE Work Visa Cancellation is Usually Required:

1. Immigration Regulations

o If you are on a UAE residency (work) visa, you are legally tied to your UAE employer.

o You must cancel your work visa and labor contract before leaving for long-term employment in another Gulf country like Saudi Arabia.

2. Exit Procedure in UAE

o The UAE employer must formally cancel your visa and notify the immigration and labor departments.

o Failure to do so can result in:

 Immigration ban

 Overstay fines

 Issues obtaining visas in the future for GCC countries (including Saudi Arabia)

3. Saudi Arabia Requirements

o Saudi employers will require a clean immigration record, especially if you’re transferring from another GCC country.

o You must enter Saudi Arabia with a valid work visa, which can only be stamped in your passport if you are not currently under another country's sponsorship.

Correct Process:

1. Resign from your UAE job (with proper notice).

2. Have your UAE work visa cancelled officially.

3. Receive a visa cancellation document.

4. Return to your home country or proceed to the Saudi Embassy for visa stamping.

5. Enter Saudi Arabia with your new employment visa.

If You Skip Cancellation:

• You may face:

o Employment bans in UAE

o Denial of future visas

o Legal penalties or difficulties entering Saudi Arabia

Exception (Rare Cases):

• If you’re on a visit visa in the UAE and not working under sponsorship, you can apply for a Saudi work visa without needing UAE cancellation. But this doesn’t apply to residency/work visa holders.

Summary:

Can I go to Saudi on work visa without UAE cancellation?

No

Is visa cancellation mandatory?

Yes

Any exceptions?

Rare (e.g. visit visa holders)