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Do I need to pay for my renewed visa if I resign from my job?

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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!

Rashid Saif Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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10 Jul 2023, 08:08

Hello,

You don't need to pay, but you have to give a notice along with your resignation as per your contract terms.

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Khalifa Bin Huwaidan Advocates & Legal Consultants
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10 Jul 2023, 09:38

Dear questioner,

According to article (6), clause (4) of the UAE Labour Law, the employer is prohibited from charging the worker for the fees and costs of recruitment and employment or collecting them from him, whether directly or indirectly.

Just make sure to serve the notice period stipulated in your contract.

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11 Jul 2023, 04:50

If your renewed contract has mentioned it, then you have to pay. It will be better if your employer agrees.

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