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What is Absconding in UAE? A Comprehensive Guide 2025

ByKhaledUpdated17 December 2024 - 11:25am

ICP has provided the service of submitting an Absconding report in the UAE through its official website or through the application that is compatible with smartphones and tablets. This service is also available through the website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Table Of Content

1 What is Absconding in UAE
2 How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via ICP
3 How to submit an Absconding report in UAE via ICP app
4 How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via GDRFAD for individuals
5 How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via GDRFAD for establishments
6 Absconding report submit Requirements
7 Absconding report submit fees
8 How to Check Absconding in report UAE
9 Questions & Answers
10 References

What is Absconding in UAE

The service of submitting an Absconding report in the UAE is available so that employers and sponsors, citizens and residents, can submit reports electronically in the event of the absconding of servants or workers under their sponsorship, in order to avoid legal accountability.

How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via ICP

To submit an Absconding report in UAE online via ICP, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Go to Circular about Sponsored in the administrative list service “from here“.
Step 2: Read the details and then click on the Start Service icon.

How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via ICP

Step 3: Log in to your user account with UAE PASS.
Step 4: Proceed to the Circular about Sponsored in the administrative list service from the electronic services.
Step 5: Follow the instructions to Fill in the application data and upload attachments.
Step 6: Payment of service fees.
Step 7: Submit an Absconding report.

How to submit an Absconding report in UAE via ICP app

To submit an Absconding report in UAE via ICP app, Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Download the ICP application from the following links:
- Download ICP app for Android: “from here“.
- Download ICP app for iPhone: “from here“.
- Download ICP app for Huawei: “from here“.
Step 2: Run the application from the application list and then choose English.
Step 3: Agree to grant the permissions requested by the application.
Step 4: Log in to your user account with UAE PASS.
Step 5: Proceed to the Circular about Sponsored in the administrative list service from the electronic services.
Step 6: Follow the instructions to Fill in the application data and upload attachments.
Step 7: Payment of service fees.
Step 8: Submit an Absconding report.

How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via GDRFAD for individuals

To submit an Absconding report in UAE online via GDRFAD for individuals, Here’s what you need to do: ^[1]

Step 1: Go to Registration of an escape report service “from here“.
Step 2: Click on the Start service icon after reading the details.

How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via GDRFAD for individuals

Step 3: Log in to your user account with your digital ID.
Step 4: Proceed to the Registration of an escape report service.
Step 5: Complete the Fill Form process and then upload the required attachments.
Step 6: Pay the fees and then submit the application.

How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via GDRFAD for establishments

To submit an Absconding report in UAE online via GDRFAD for establishments, Just follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Go to Registration of an escape report (establishments) service “from here“.
Step 2: Click on the Start service icon after reading the details.

How to submit an Absconding report in UAE online via GDRFAD for establishments

Step 3: Log in to your user account with your digital ID.
Step 4: Proceed to the Registration of an escape report (establishments) service.
Step 5: Complete the Fill Form process and then upload the required attachments.
Step 6: Pay the fees and then submit the application.

Absconding report submit Requirements

The following table shows the absconding report submission requirements:

Category	Requirements
submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by UAE National or GCC National	Customers must follow the instructions and requirements sent to them during the course of the transaction in order to avoid canceling the activation of the request. The Service is done electronically 48 hours after receiving and accepting the service request that satisfies the conditions. The ID card of the Sponsor. Payment of service fees.
submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by Government Entity	Customers must follow the instructions and requirements sent to them during the course of the transaction in order to avoid canceling the activation of the request. The Service is done electronically 48 hours after receiving and accepting the service request that satisfies the conditions. A message from the Human Resources and Emiratization Authority in cases of circular before canceling the work card. Payment of service fees.
submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by Private Entities	Customers must follow the instructions and requirements sent to them during the course of the transaction in order to avoid canceling the activation of the request. The Service is done electronically 48 hours after receiving and accepting the service request that satisfies the conditions. A message from the Human Resources and Emiratization Authority in cases of circular before canceling the work card. Payment of service fees.
Absconding report via GDRFAD for individuals	A copy of the sponsored person’s passport if any. A copy of the sponsor’s valid passport or ID card. Request to register an escape report. The presence of the sponsored person should be inside the country. The request should be submitted by the sponsor. Payment of service fees.
Absconding report via GDRFAD for establishments	A copy of the sponsored person’s passport if any. Request an escape report (approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization) in case it is a private establishment. Submission of the request by the concerned person, the sponsor of the establishment -the investor- the establishment PRO. Payment of service fees.

Absconding report submit fees

The following table shows the absconding report submission fees:

Item	Category	Fees
Request Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by UAE National or GCC National	100 AED
Electronic Services Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by UAE National or GCC National	10 AED
Express Service Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by UAE National or GCC National	100 AED
Request Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by Government Entity	100 AED
Electronic Services Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by Government Entity	10 AED
Express Service Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by Government Entity	100 AED
Request Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by Private Entities	100 AED
Electronic Services Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by Private Entities	10 AED
Express Service Fees	Submit an Absconding report via ICP – Sponsored by Private Entities	100 AED
Request Fees	Absconding report via GDRFAD for individuals	141 AED
Deportation Fees	Absconding report via GDRFAD for individuals	241 AED
Request Fees	Absconding report via GDRFAD for establishments	141 AED
Deportation Fees	Absconding report via GDRFAD for establishments	241 AED
A financial security amount for the private establishment	Absconding report via GDRFAD for establishments	2,000 AED

How to Check Absconding in report UAE

To Check Absconding in report UAE, Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1: Go to the ICP website directly “from here“.
Step 2: Log in to your user account with your digital ID.
Step 3: Proceed to the list of electronic services.
Step 4: Click on the Public Services option.
Step 5: Click on the Fines and Leave Permits service.
Step 6: Click on the Collect The Leave Permit Fees option.

How to Check Absconding in report UAE

Step 7: Click on the Start New Service icon from the bottom.
Step 8: Choose the search method and then add the required number for verification.
Step 9: Add the required data and then proceed to check the Absconding reports.

Conclusion

An Absconding Report must be submitted in the UAE when any of the sponsored persons absconds from the country. Applications are submitted by the sponsor via the ICP website or through the application that is compatible with smartphones and tablets.

Questions & Answers

How can I remove absconding in UAE?

Absconding report in UAE is removed by submitting a request to ICP or after paying the fines.

How do I check if I have an absconding case in the UAE?

Absconding report is verified through the foreigner's account on the ICP website.

Where to submit an Absconding report in UAE?

An Absconding report in UAE is submitted through ICP.

Is it possible to submit an Absconding report in UAE online?

Yes, you can submit an Absconding report in UAE online through the ICP website.

Is it possible to submit an Absconding report in UAE via the app?

Yes, it is possible to submit an Absconding report in UAE via the ICP app.

Is submitting an Absconding report in UAE free?

No, submitting an Absconding report in UAE is not free.

Why submit an Absconding report in UAE?

An Absconding report is submitted in UAE to report absconding workers.

Which institution provides the service of submitting an Absconding report in UAE?

ICP is responsible for handling Absconding reports in the UAE.

Is there a service to submit an Absconding report in UAE for individuals?

Yes, submitting an Absconding report in UAE is available for individuals.

Is there a service to submit an Absconding report in UAE for institutions?

Yes, submit an Absconding report in UAE is available for institutions.

References

[1]gdrfad.gov.aeRegistration of an escape report17 ديسمبر 2024

Khaled

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