Q: I have received a contract appointment letter for an LLC company in Abu Dhabi. Do I have to pay for processing the documents? A: You can use the job offer number to verify the validity of the application through the website of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation…

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Is it legal for the hiring company to ask the employee for visa costs?

Sir,

I have received a contract appointment letter for an LLC company in Abu Dhabi, and I was instructed to "contact the immigration attorney in charge of processing all documents/permits for selected candidates (a travel agency) and shoulder all the expenses for the processing, procurement, and acquisition of their necessary permit’s clearance papers with the Ministry of Interior".

My question is: do I have to pay for processing the documents? And is the contract appointment letter a contract?

Please, your immediate response is highly appreciated.

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Khaled Ebid

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31 Dec 2022, 14:10

Recruitment costs are on the company and not the employee. Make sure of the job offer.

31 Dec 2022, 14:10

You can use the job offer number to verify the validity of the application through the website of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Inquiry Services – Application Status).

After you sign the job offer, your employer will send you an electronic entry permit for the purpose of work so that you can enter the country.

31 Dec 2022, 14:14

Thank you, Sir, for the info.

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1 Jan 2023, 15:36

No. The company needs to do it not you.

2 Jan 2023, 00:26

Sir, thank you for the advice.

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Khalifa Bin Huwaidan Al Ketbi

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2 Jan 2023, 09:07

Dear User,

Please be informed that it is illegal for an employer to make the employee bear the recruitment costs and if they do so, then it is a scam offer and they are trying to take your money.

Furthermore, do not use the travel agency that they have told you to go to as they are probably working together to scam individuals.

Please do not give them any documents or any money. A real job offer will cover your recruitment costs and visa costs.

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2 Jan 2023, 13:51

Sir, thank you for your advise.

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