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Is it legal for an employer to demand money to cancel the visa after resigning during probation?
Dear Lawyers,
I resigned from my job during the probation period in Sharjah.
During the 14-day notice period, my company told me to pay 25,000 AED; otherwise, they would not cancel my visa. Is this legal?
Greetings,
The employer has no right to claim any amounts to cancel an employee's work card and no right to claim any fees for a residence card or training that the employee did not receive outside the institution and without a training invoice.
It must be stipulated in the employment contract. Can you send a copy of the employment contract on WhatsApp so that we can inform you correctly?
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Dear Questioner,
No, it is not legal for an employer to ask an employee to pay a fee in order to cancel their visa.
This goes against UAE labor laws, which state that the employer is responsible for canceling an employee's visa and covering any associated costs.
If your employer is refusing to cancel your visa without you paying the fee, you may need to seek legal advice or contact the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for assistance.
Hello,
In the UAE, during the probation period, either party can terminate the employment with notice (usually 14 days).
Demanding a payment of 25,000 AED for visa cancellation is not standard practice and may be illegal.
Consult the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or a legal advisor for assistance.
Thanks and Regards,
Abdul Wahied
This is not legal.
Under UAE labor law, if the employee leaves the job during probation, they are not required to provide any visa cost to the employer unless it is specifically mentioned in the employment contract.
If you join another company, the new employer may compensate the previous employer regarding recruitment expenses.
