Sir, I am anxious here since 24 August 2019 in...

The UAE law and rules has made it clear, that employers are not entitled to hold back the passports of their employees unless for administrative purposes only.

However, based on the judicial precedence of that case, it is easy for employees now-a-days to get a court order for the release of their passport through the police

The offence carries a jail sentence and a fine of up to AED 20,000.

If an employer refuses to return your passport, you can register a case against them at the local labor office and even file a police case.

In the event that the intended question is otherwise, you can kindly ask us in detail and we will respond to it in the shortest time frame.