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What are the penalties for not returning from vacation after several months or a year?
Hello,
Good afternoon!
Can somebody tell me what happens if someone went on vacation and didn’t come back in one month?
What penalties will they face if they want to come back after 1 year or after some months and not to the same company?
Good afternoon,
If an employee travels on vacation and does not return within the allowed period, the employer may consider it as absconding or unauthorized absence, which can lead to:
- Visa cancellation by the company,
- Immigration ban or labour ban depending on the circumstances, and
- Possible difficulties when trying to re-enter the UAE under a different sponsor.
The penalties and solutions vary depending on the visa status, company action, and the time elapsed.
To understand your specific situation and explore legal solutions, we recommend booking a consultation or issuing a legal power of attorney for us.
Hello, hope you're well.
As per your inquiry, if a UAE resident stays outside the country for more than 6 consecutive months, their residence visa is automatically cancelled.
To return after 1 year, they must either apply for a re-entry permit or apply for a new residence visa. If an employee doesn't return after vacation, the employer may report them as absconding, which can lead to a labor ban and legal complications.
Hello,
If a UAE resident stays outside the country for more than six consecutive months, their residence visa is automatically cancelled by the immigration authorities.
While not guaranteed in every case of automatic cancellation due to being outside the country, the immigration authorities could impose a temporary ban on your re-entry.
It will be better to undertake an immigration check before entering into the country.
If you need further clarification, you may ask us.
According to UAE law, if an employee goes on vacation and does not return within the allowed period (usually one month) without a valid reason, it may be considered absconding, which can lead to:
- Cancellation of residency and a ban from re-entry for up to one year.
- An absconding report filed by the employer.
- Difficulty obtaining a new work visa in the future.
Our legal center specializes in such cases, and you can contact us via WhatsApp for full legal support and proper guidance to resolve your situation.
Hello,
If they don’t return within 6 months, the visa is automatically cancelled by immigration. The employer usually files an absconding report if the employee doesn't return within the agreed leave period (usually 30 days).
Once marked as absconding, this could result in a labour ban, difficulty getting a new visa in the UAE, and issues re-entering the country, unless cleared.
