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How to claim the passport back from employer to go on an urgent leave?

I have been working in a restaurant as an assistant manager for a month and now I have an emergency at home so I have to go to India as soon as possible.

But my passport was collected by the company at the time of joining.

How can I ask for my passport?

What if they refused or took too much time in replying/sending the passport?

It's really difficult.

Kindly help and tell me about the right legal way, it’s URGENT.

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21 Apr 2022, 05:28

Hi

21 Apr 2022, 05:29

You may request the passport in writing explaining your situation and the number of leave days you may require.

21 Apr 2022, 05:29

If they do not reply, you may file a complaint before Dubai Public prosecution to retrieve the passport.

21 Apr 2022, 05:30

You may even report this to MOHRE by dialing 80060.

21 Apr 2022, 05:30

The Ministry will impose a fine on employers for unauthorizedly keeping the passport with the employer.

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