Hi,
I previously worked in Dubai and left without serving notice due to a dispute (company was asking for passport retention). I returned to India and did not go back due to a family medical emergency. The employer filed a case, and a court judgment was issued requiring me to pay ~AED 10,142.
Current status: I’ve been outside the UAE for ~10 months, my employment visa is still active (not cancelled), and I have not received any notice of execution case, travel ban, or labor ban. The employer had sent threatening emails earlier but has not taken visible action since.
I requested an installment plan due to financial constraints, which was refused. I’ve contacted MOHRE and Dubai Courts and am awaiting responses.
Need clarity on the following:
- How to resolve this by asking for a fee waiver to some extent + ensuring there is no ban?
- Will I require a legal representative/ lawyer based out of the UAE as I am in India or can I resolve this online on my own?
- Is the active visa a primary issue vs. the court judgment?
- How to check if enforcement is filed?
- If no enforcement is filed, can I re-enter after visa expiry (2027) without issues?
I am willing to settle the dues but cannot pay in full immediately.
Would appreciate responses from PROs, HR, or anyone familiar with UAE labor/immigration procedures.