Policy & Legal Updates
UAE and Global Rules Confirm Visa Sponsorship Does Not Permit Passport Confiscation
Official guidance across five countries, including the United Arab Emirates, confirms that visa sponsorship does not grant employers control over workers' passports or remuneration. In the UAE, government regulations strictly prohibit passport confiscation, and private-sector employers must comply with Wage Protection System rules regardless of cash-flow issues. Labour complaints for covered UAE private-sector employees must be addressed through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
