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UAE: How to repatriate your domestic worker after visa expires

Maids, nannies or drivers who may wish to return to their country need to apply for v

Published: July 30, 2020 12:04 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Do you want to send your house help or nanny back home, after they have completed their tenure with you? These are the steps you need to follow. — Has your domestic worker completed their work contract with you? If they wish to return to their home country, you would need to follow these steps. Image Credit: Stock image

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If the visa expired after March 1, 2020, follow these steps — Many UAE residents were unable to send their domestic workers back due to travel restrictions during COVID-19. Image Credit: Gulf News

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1. Find out if the flights have resumed — You would first need to find out if flights have resumed between the two countries. Image Credit: Supplied

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Once the visa is cancelled, you may have limited time to ensure the worker exits the UAE — Once you cancel the visa, you would have limited time to book the flight ticket. Image Credit: Supplied

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2. Apply for visa cancellation — How to apply for UAE visa cancellation. Image Credit: Gulf News

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How to apply for cancellation — To know more about the Tawseel service, read: https://gulfnews.com/1.1590413268819 Image Credit: Screenshot

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The grace period within which they need to exit the country will be mentioned on their visa cancellation papers. — The visa cancellation paper will clearly mention the grace period within which the individual needs to exit the country. Image Credit: Gulf News

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You would need to present your passport and visa details — What are the documents required? Image Credit: Stock image

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- Photo of the domestic worker with a white background -Original Emirates ID — Documents required for visa cancellation. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Fees for cancellation of visa — Typing charges and application fees Image Credit: Gulf News

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How long does the cancellation process take? — The cancellation is processed within a day. Image Credit: Supplied

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Once you receive a confirmation of the visa cancellation on the mobile number and email address registered with the immigration services … — Image Credit: Screenshot

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… you would need to arrange for the worker’s exit within the grace period mentioned on the visa cancellation document. — Image Credit: Gulf News

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Contact the airlines for guidelines — Reach out to the airline to find out what the travel guidelines and restrictions are. Image Credit: Gulf News

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These may include a need to get a COVID-19 test, quarantine requirements, contact tracing apps — Image Credit: Stock image

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