CatherineS

I know there are some very knowledgeable people on here so I am hoping someone can answer my question. Worked in AD on the usual 3 year visa but left after 18 months without cancelling visa. I believe this is automatically cancelled if you do not return within 6 months. Everything was settled so no debts left except 10,000 Dir relocation allowance to employer - I even managed to get refund back to employer.
Would I be listed as an 'absconder' or would I be able to return, if the right opportunity comes up, without any problems.

al dente

Perhaps contact HR and ask? If you gave them a full refund i can't see why there would be a problem and it would be best to get it sorted before you got back here.

Norm_uk

Best thing to do is check with your former employer first and contact a local lawyer who can check with the police if you have been put on any lists or not.

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jackthehat

Even though your Residency Visa has 'Technically Expired,' and/or your have been out of the UAE for more than six months, you will still have to Cancel your Visa Formally! It is worthwhile checking with your former Human Remain Department, as you may have incurred an Automatic Ban.

Jammy_Dodgers

I flew back into Abu Dhabi after 9 months and they told me that my visa had not been cancelled.....they just did it there and then at immigration

Blue Cat

was thinking of you when I saw this!

seven seas

Definitely get a lawyer to follow this up for you, a letter from your old employer clearing you of any obligations etc etc.

Even if the employer is satisfied, they may have forgotten to notify the authorities that you have settled your debts.

CatherineS

Thanks for all the good advice folks