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

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Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor, Living in UAE Editor
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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.
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Many UAE residents were unable to send their domestic workers back due to travel restrictions during COVID-19.
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You would first need to find out if flights have resumed between the two countries.
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Once you cancel the visa, you would have limited time to book the flight ticket.
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How to apply for UAE visa cancellation.
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To know more about the Tawseel service, read: https://gulfnews.com/1.1590413268819
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The visa cancellation paper will clearly mention the grace period within which the individual needs to exit the country.
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What are the documents required?
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Documents required for visa cancellation.
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Typing charges and application fees
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The cancellation is processed within a day.
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Reach out to the airline to find out what the travel guidelines and restrictions are.
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