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7 available 7 • View allRecovering visa costs from an employee upon resignation
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Q: Hi,
One of my employees, who has been with us for the past 2 years and 4 months, decided to resign.
The thing is we have just renewed her visa and it has only been 4 months. I know we cannot legally ask her to recover the visa cost, but is there a way we can make up for that loss?

Nov 17, 2021
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Is the employee liable to cover employment expenses in case of early resignation?
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Q: In case of voluntary termination of employment by the employee, prior to completion of the first year of service, the employee will be liable to pay back, in full, all costs incurred by the company as a part of the employment process.
Such costs may include but are not limited to the employee's relocation costs and his family, air tickets, residence visa expenses, technical training course costs... etc.
Further, the company will not be liable to bear any employee or dependents’ repatriation costs. Is this position correct?

Jan 25, 2022
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An employer is asking for visa expenses. Is that legal?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I resigned from my company last June 20 and served my notice period until July 29. My employer has asked me to pay for the visa expenses but I have refused to do so as the MOL told me I’m not obliged to do so.
The company then filed a case against me claiming a large amount. I will need a defense memo to answer their claim as the amount is unjustified.

Sep 15, 2022
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Do I need to pay for my renewed visa if I resign from my job?


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Q: Good day!
I have been working at a salon for 9 years and just renewed my 5th contract in November 2022.
I want to resign in August 2023. Do I need to pay for my renewed visa, as my employer has said?
Thank you!



Jul 11, 2023
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A company demands half of the visa cost without contract mention – What Now?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My visa is on a fixed-term contract, and I have completed 15 months. I have worked the 30-day notice period.
My company's offer letter mentions that if I resign early, the company will require me to cover half of the visa cost.
However, my labor contract does not mention the visa cost. Now, my company is asking me to pay half of the visa cost. What should I do?



Nov 5, 2023
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Will the employer charge any costs if I resign before completing 24 months?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have completed 20 months of my work contract, and now I want to resign from my job. If I resign, what settlements will I receive from the employer?
Will the employer charge any costs if I resign before completing 24 months?


Jan 13, 2024
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Can I resign while my visa is being renewed?



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Q: Hello,
My visa is under renewal process, but I want to resign from work. Will it be a problem?




Dec 21, 2024
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السلام عليكم،
أود الاستفسار بشأن قضية إبعاد زوج خالتي من دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. زوج خالتي كان مقيماً في الإمارات وكان قد وُلد وترعرع هناك.
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