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The employee is entitled to the repatriation costs only if he leaves the country

I have a question about the repatriation ticket and costs.

As per the Labor Law, the employee is entitled to an air ticket. But our company has put another line that I will get this benefit only if I leave the country and don't stay in the UAE.

Can this be enforced?

"Repatriation Cargo

Note: Please note that you will NOT be eligible for Repatriation Benefits, if you transfer your employment visa or if you shift jobs in the UAE or continue to stay in the country post cancellation of your employment visa. You need to secure approval on your repatriation cargo, and avail it within three (3) months from the last date of service.

Repatriation Tickets

The value of repatriation tickets which is 50% of your annual airfare for you will be added to your Final Settlement payment as per policy.

Mariam Jumaa Alhammadi

Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants

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19 Sep 2022, 09:04

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19 Sep 2022, 09:05

The employer must give you the full amount or the ticket.

19 Sep 2022, 09:05

The worker can submit a complaint to the Ministry of Labor over the phone or on the website.

19 Sep 2022, 12:39

There is nothing as such mentioned in the contract. They just sent an email, and on top added this clause in their internal handbook, that in case of visa cancelation, they shall pay for the repatriation ticket cost and cargo only if I am leaving the UAE. If I am changing jobs or continue to stay in the UAE, I am not entitled to such an allowance.

Does the UAE labor law state something like that?

20 Sep 2022, 07:13

The ticket amount can be paid from the country you come from

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