Documents Required
- Embassy Permit letter, in the prescribed
format, duly typed and affixed with signature of employer [original and a
photocopy].
- Two copies of the Employment Contract (one original
and one photocopy). The original should be attested by Shariah Court, Ministry
of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (It must be typed)
- Original employment Visa and two
photocopies thereof.
- Photocopy of the passport of the Employer.
-
Income/Salary Certificate of the employer in original.
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- Undertaking from the Employer regarding
good treatment of the FHSW, in the prescribed format.
Guarantee from an Indian national in the
format prescribed for the good treatment of the FHSW and fulfillment of the
terms of the contract by the employer and also accepting responsibility to bear
the cost of return passage by air, if necessary. The guarantor is required to
sign the undertaking / guarantee in the presence of the Labour Officer.
- Photocopy of the passport of the employee.
- Photocopy of the passport of the guarantor.
- The age of the maid should be 30 and above.
- Minimum salary of the maid should be
Dhs.1100/- per month in addition to free food & accommodation.
- Security Deposit – The employer will have
to deposit an amount of AED. 9200/-[UAE Dirham Nine thousand and two hundred
only] with the Embassy as a Security Deposit. This deposit is refundable on
termination of the contract subject to conditions being fulfilled
- Mobile Phone – A prepaid mobile phone must be
provided to the FHSW by the employer.
- Government of India Guidelines
for recruitment of domestic female workers in all ECR Countries.
Extracts from the order issued
by Government of India in the year 2007
A Foreign Employer may
undertake direct recruitment of Indian personnel by obtaining a permit under
Chapter IV of the Emigration Act, 1983. Applications for this purpose may be
submitted either to the local/nearest Indian Mission or to the Office of the Protector
General of Emigrants, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Akbar Bhavan,
Chankyapuri, New Delhi in Form VI along with the documents/information
mentioned therein. Besides, the foreign employer will deposit a Bank Guarantee
(BG) of US$ 2,500 with the Indian Mission before issue of permit. The BG will
be released to the FE after the Mission satisfies itself that the contract
period is over and all dues of the worker have been paid by the employer.
Foreign employer shall also
have to furnish bank guarantee of ten thousand rupees for every person intended
to be recruited subject to minimum of one lakh rupees and maximum of twenty
lakh rupees, valid for a period of one year over and above the duration of the
employment contract.
Documents Required for Unskilled/Women
Workers (Individuals)
Unskilled workers and women
(not below 30 years of age) seeking employment abroad shall continue to furnish
(in original) the following documents at the time of obtaining emigration
clearance:
- Passport valid for a minimum period of six
months with valid Visa.
- Employment contract from the foreign
employer duly attested by the Indian Mission or Permission letter from the
concerned Indian Mission/Post.
- Challan towards deposits of prescribed fee.
- Insurance policy Under Pravasi Bharatiya
Bima Yojana (PBBY).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can sponsor a maid in UAE? Any one earning an income more than AED
10,000 per month can sponsor a maid.
How can I select and bring a maid from
India? You may select a maid through the
registered recruiting agents or through your acquaintances. After selecting the
maid, obtain the details of the maid, apply for an employment visa and
thereafter approach the Embassy or the Consulate.
How can I apply for a maid visa? You have to apply to the local immigration
for housemaid visa. If you fulfill their requirements visa will be issued to
you. Details of the requirements may be checked with the Immigration.
What should I do after collecting the forms? After collecting the application fulfill
the following conditions stipulated by the Embassy
- Embassy Permit letter, in the
prescribed format, duly filled in and affixed with signature of employer
[original and a photocopy].
- Two copies of the Employment Contract
(one original and one photocopy). The original should be attested by Shariah
Court, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (It must be typed)
Original employment Visa and two photocopies thereof.
- Photocopy of the passport of the
Employer.
- Income/Salary Certificate of the
employer in original. Minimum income of the employer must be AED. 10,000/- per
month.
- Undertaking from the Employer regarding
good treatment of the FHSW, in the prescribed format.
- Undertaking/Guarantee from an Indian
national in the format prescribed for the good treatment of the FHSW and
fulfillment of the terms of the contract by the employer and also accepting
responsibility to bear the cost of return passage by air, if necessary. The
guarantor is required to sign the undertaking / guarantee in the presence of
the Labour Officer.
- Photocopy of the passport of the
employee.
- Photocopy of the passport of the
guarantor.
- Other conditions:
- Mobile Phone - A mobile phone and SIM
card must be provided to the FHSW by the employer.
- Security Deposit – The employer will
have to deposit an amount of AED. 9200/-[UAE Dirham Nine thousand and two
hundred only] with the Embassy as a Security Deposit. This deposit is
refundable on termination of the contract subject to conditions being
fulfilled. The security deposit would not be required if the recruitment is
done through a Registered Recruiting Agent in India.
- The Security Deposit will be governed
by the following conditions :
- On termination of the contract at
any time by mutual consent, the full amount of the Security Deposit will be
refunded to the employer on the latter submitting an application in writing and
appearing at the Embassy in person along with the FHSW.
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- However, should the FHSW complain
of dues or if the Embassy has to incur any expenditure on her accommodation,
food, local transportation and airfare to India, these expenses will be
deducted from the Security Deposit and the balance amount refunded to the
employer.
What is the basic salary of the maid? The minimum basic salary of the maid should
be Dhs.1100/- [not negotiable]
Why is a guarantor necessary? In case where the sponsor is not reachable,
the guarantor will be approached if there is a complaint from the maid.
Why the sponsor has to deposit an amount of
Dhs.9200/- with the Embassy? In case there is a dispute between the
sponsor and maid and the sponsor is not willing to pay the salary, the same is
deducted from the security deposit.
What shall I do after getting the attested
contract from the Embassy? You may send the documents to the proposed
maid and ask her to go to the nearest Protector of Emigrants office and get the
emigration clearance stamp. After getting clearance, she can book the ticket
and travel.
Is it mandatory to register the maid with
the Embassy after she reaches UAE? Yes. You have to bring the maid to the
Embassy and register her name before stamping the residence visa.
What is the procedure to get back the
security deposit? Bring the maid to the Embassy before her
departure to India. The maid has to sign a document stating that she received
all her dues. After her exit from UAE, bring the form showing the exit stamp so
that we can process the application for releasing the security deposit.
Can I transfer the security deposit to a
second maid if I send back the first one? Yes, you can.If you have completed the
formalities before sending the first maid as stated above and have proof that
she has exited the country, the amount can be transferred to the second maids
name.
What should I bring when I come to collect
the security deposit? You have to bring the original receipt
showing the deposit and copy of your identity card.
What shall I do if the maid wants to go
back to India before the contract is over? Bring the maid to the Embassy before her
departure to India. The maid has to sign a document stating that she received
all her dues. Thereafter she can leave the country.
Should I inform the Embassy when I renew
the maid visa? No need to inform the Embassy when you
renew the visa.
