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# Submit Leave, Vacation, and Salary Advance Requests in Houra

> Use the Houra Employee Portal to request vacation days, leave, and salary advances — and track approval status in real time without chasing HR.

Requesting time off or a salary advance used to mean hunting down your manager, filling out a paper form, and then waiting with no idea what was happening. In the Houra Employee Portal, every request is submitted digitally in under a minute, routed automatically to the right person for approval, and visible to you in real time. You can see the status of every request you've ever made — and get notified the moment something changes — all without sending a single follow-up message.

## Types of requests

The portal supports three categories of requests:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Vacation" icon="umbrella-beach">
    Request paid vacation days from your available balance. Your remaining balance is always visible in the portal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leave & Permits" icon="file-medical">
    Request personal leave, sick days, or special permits — for medical appointments, family events, and other circumstances.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Salary Advance" icon="money-bill-wave">
    Request an advance on your salary before your regular payday and track its status in real time.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## How to request vacation days

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Requests">
    From the portal's main navigation, tap **Solicitudes / Requests**, then tap **Nueva solicitud / New Request**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select 'Vacation'">
    Choose **Vacaciones / Vacation** as the request type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your dates">
    Select the start date and end date for your vacation. The portal will show you how many working days you're requesting and your current remaining vacation balance.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a note (optional)">
    You can include a short message for your manager — for example, context about coverage or a reason for the timing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the request">
    Tap **Enviar / Submit**. Your manager and HR team are notified automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Your vacation balance — for example, **Vacaciones: 12 días** — is shown on the portal home screen. You can also see a full breakdown in the **Requests** section.
</Info>

***

## How to request leave or a permit

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Requests">
    From the main navigation, tap **Solicitudes / Requests**, then tap **Nueva solicitud / New Request**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select 'Leave / Permit'">
    Choose **Licencia o permiso / Leave or Permit** as the request type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the leave type">
    Select the category that best fits your situation — such as **Medical**, **Personal**, **Family**, or **Other**. The options available depend on your company's configuration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the dates and duration">
    Enter the start date, end date, and whether the leave covers full days or specific hours.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add supporting details">
    Include any relevant information your manager or HR team may need, such as a doctor's note reference or a brief explanation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the request">
    Tap **Enviar / Submit** to send your request for review.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Some leave types may require documentation. If your company has configured document requirements for a specific leave category, you'll be prompted to attach or reference the relevant file before submitting.
</Note>

***

## How to request a salary advance

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Requests">
    From the main navigation, tap **Solicitudes / Requests**, then tap **Nueva solicitud / New Request**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select 'Salary Advance'">
    Choose **Adelanto de sueldo / Salary Advance** as the request type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the amount">
    Type the amount you're requesting. The portal may show any limits set by your company's advance policy.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a reason (optional)">
    A brief explanation can help your manager process the request faster, though it's typically optional.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the request">
    Tap **Enviar / Submit**. Your request is sent to your manager and HR for approval.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Salary advances are subject to your company's policy and available balance. Approval is not guaranteed. If you have questions about limits or eligibility, speak with your HR administrator before submitting.
</Warning>

***

## Tracking request status

All your active and past requests are visible in the **Solicitudes / Requests** section of the portal. The home screen also shows a summary — for example, **Solicitudes: 1 activa** — so you always know if something is pending.

Each request displays one of the following statuses:

| Status                   | Meaning                                                                   |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Pendiente / Pending**  | Your request has been submitted and is awaiting review.                   |
| **Aprobado / Approved**  | Your manager or HR has approved the request.                              |
| **Rechazado / Declined** | The request was not approved. You'll receive a notification with details. |

<Tip>
  Enable push notifications in the portal so you're alerted the moment your request status changes — no need to keep checking manually.
</Tip>

## What happens after approval

* **Vacation and leave** — Your approved time off is reflected in your schedule automatically. Your vacation balance updates to show the remaining days.
* **Salary advance** — Your HR or payroll administrator processes the advance according to your company's payment schedule. You'll receive a notification when it's been processed.

<Note>
  Your manager or HR administrator is responsible for approving all requests. If a request has been pending for longer than expected, you can follow up with them directly — but you don't need to resubmit unless they ask you to.
</Note>