Dear Sir,
Good Day to you.
I am Naresh from India, I went to UAE on Employment Visa after 6 month of work, i came back on some emergency work to india and didnt go back. And I informed to my company to cancel my visa by out of country asap. And They asked to send them copy of passport with stamp of entry and exit. And after 3 month of my exit from UAE, my company called me that they need my original passport urgently to cancel my visa, so that they can use my visa for New employee.
And Sir, I dont want to send my passport to them, i am afraid that they might not return me back my passport.
Please guide me that it is necessary to send my original passport for cancellation of my employment visa? As per current UAE labour law.
Or there is some other way to cancel my visa without sending my original passport
​Please help me and suggest me the best and right way.​
From India, Mumbai
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1Good Day to you.
I am Naresh from India, I went to UAE on Employment Visa after 6 month of work, i came back on some emergency work to india and didnt go back. And I informed to my company to cancel my visa by out of country asap. And They asked to send them copy of passport with stamp of entry and exit. And after 3 month of my exit from UAE, my company called me that they need my original passport urgently to cancel my visa, so that they can use my visa for New employee.
And Sir, I dont want to send my passport to them, i am afraid that they might not return me back my passport.
Please guide me that it is necessary to send my original passport for cancellation of my employment visa? As per current UAE labour law.
Or there is some other way to cancel my visa without sending my original passport
​Please help me and suggest me the best and right way.​
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Naresh73,
I am not an expert in this matter, but based on logical thinking and something I have read, my opinion is as follows:
Cancellation of employment visa is done by the employee through the employer/sponsor within the stipulated time upon cancellation of the employment card and before leaving the country.
You returned on emergency work. Generally, Gulf countries do not permit leave during emergencies, but it seems your employer made an exception in your case. However, you did not go back, putting you in breach of your contract and the law.
Despite this, your company is asking you to submit your original passport, which is necessary for the endorsement of the visa cancellation. Your company is willing to settle your account. You should promptly submit your original passport. The company will request you to sign certain forms, such as the cancellation of the employment card, a no-dues certificate, and an application for the cancellation of the visa, etc.
I may be completely wrong. I advise you to contact an immigration expert or approach Embassies and Consulates for clarification.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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I am not an expert in this matter, but based on logical thinking and something I have read, my opinion is as follows:
Cancellation of employment visa is done by the employee through the employer/sponsor within the stipulated time upon cancellation of the employment card and before leaving the country.
You returned on emergency work. Generally, Gulf countries do not permit leave during emergencies, but it seems your employer made an exception in your case. However, you did not go back, putting you in breach of your contract and the law.
Despite this, your company is asking you to submit your original passport, which is necessary for the endorsement of the visa cancellation. Your company is willing to settle your account. You should promptly submit your original passport. The company will request you to sign certain forms, such as the cancellation of the employment card, a no-dues certificate, and an application for the cancellation of the visa, etc.
I may be completely wrong. I advise you to contact an immigration expert or approach Embassies and Consulates for clarification.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Thank you very much, Mr. Korgaonkar K A. I will also seek another opinion. In my situation, they granted special leave because I have accomplished many things for my company. I have even achieved some seemingly impossible tasks for them.
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One needs to be careful about submitting a passport in its original form. What will the person do if the company withholds the passport? After all, if the person has left without notice and after giving the excuse of an emergency, the company may feel cheated by the employee's actions. Consult suitable people on this aspect.
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply is incorrect. In the UAE, it is a common practice for companies to hold passports, but it is illegal under UAE labor law. Employers cannot withhold employees' passports. Employees should not surrender their passports. Instead, they can file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for passport retrieval. It's essential to safeguard personal documents and know your rights.
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply does not address the main concern of whether it is necessary to send the original passport for cancellation of the employment visa in the UAE. It focuses on personal achievements instead of providing relevant information.