UAE Visa Cancellation – A Complete Guide To Cancel Your Visa

Planning to leave UAE permanently and move to another country? You must apply for the UAE Visa Cancellation before leaving UAE. In order to cancel your visa, you must cancel your work permit and employment contract. There are 2 ways to do it. You can cancel your visa either through a registered typing center or online. In case you’re unaware of the process, we’ll walk you through how to cancel your visa in UAE.

So, let’s get started.

A Quick Overview (For Visa Cancellation)

TypeRequired DocumentsVisa Cancellation Fee (Inside UAE)Visa Cancellation Fee (Outside UAE)
Family– Original Emirates ID of Sponsor
– Sponsor’s Visa Copy
– Family Passport Copy
– Sponsor’s Passport Copy
– Sponsor’s IBAN
– Copy of Family Visa
188.75 AED288.75 AED
Company– Labour Cancellation Copy
– Visa Copy
– Company License Copy
– Company’s IBAN Account No.
– Passport Copy of Applicant
– Sponsor’s Original Emirates ID
– Copy of Immigration Card
225.5 AED325.5 AED
Partner– NOC Letter from the other partner with an authorized signatory
– Applicant Passport
– Establishment Card Copy
– Applicant’s Original Emirates ID
– Company’s License Copy
225 AED325 AED

How To Cancel Visa in UAE? UAE Visa Cancellation Procedure

It’s crucial to note that you can’t cancel your own visa unless you’re a holder of a UAE Investor Visa. Your sponsor must apply for your visa cancellation and prepare all the documents.

In case you’re working in a company then your work permit and employment contract will be cancelled first and later on your visa will be cancelled through the MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation). Your employer will be responsible for the cancellation of your work contract and afterwards the cancellation of your visa and you both must sign the documents stating that you’ve received your funds, gratuity, and any remaining debts.

You can apply for the UAE Visa Cancellation through the ICP and GDRFAD website. We’ll be going through both.

Explore how to check your Labour Card Number with Emirates ID.

Through GDRFAD

Once your work permit has been canceled you can proceed with the visa cancellation process through the GDRFAD (General Directorate for Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai) either online or at the service centers.

Through GDRFAD Website Online

The visa can be canceled through the GDRFAD website online. Follow the steps below to get started.

  • Step 1: Visit the official GDRFAD website.
  • Step 2: Click on “Services” and click on “Entry Permits”.
  • Step 3: Click on “Visa Cancellation”.
  • Step 4: Click on “Entry Permit/Visa Cancellation”.
  • Step 5: Click on “Start Service”.
Click on Start Service
  • Step 6: Log in using your details and fill out the data including:
  • Name
  • Passport Details
  • Visa Number
  • Nationality
  • Step 7: Attach all the necessary documents.
  • Step 8: Pay the fee and your visa cancellation process will be completed.

Find out how to download Emirates ID Online.

Through GDRFAD Services Centers (Amer Typing Centers)

Another way to cancel your visa is by visiting the Amer Typing Offices. Follow the steps below to get started.

  • Step 1: Visit the nearest Amer Typing Office.
  • Step 2: Ask the staff to cancel your visa and provide them with all the requested documents.
  • Step 3: Pay the fee and your visa will be canceled.

Fee

The fee for canceling your visa through the GDRFAD has been provided below.

  • Printing Fee: 100 AED
  • Innovation Fee: 10 AED
  • Knowledge Dirham: 10 AED
  • Services Fee: 100 AED

That’s how to process UAE Visa Cancellation through GDRFAD. Additionally, if you got a fine in Abu Dhabi, you can check Abu Dhabi Police Fine Check by Emirates ID.

Through ICP

Another way to cancel your visa is through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) website or service centers.

Through ICP Website Online

Follow the steps below to cancel your visa through the ICP website.

  • Step 1: Visit the official ICP website.
  • Step 2: Click on “Public Visa Services”.
  • Step 3: Click on “Cancellation of Current Visa”.
  • Step 4: You can cancel your visa by proceeding with either “Passport Information”, “Visa File Number”, or “Unified Number”. We’ll be going with “Passport Information”.
  • Step 5: Click on ”Cancellation of Current Visa” and enter your “Passport Information” such as:
  • Passport No.
  • Passport Type
  • Date of Birth
  • Nationality
Click on Cancellation of Current Visa and enter your Passport Information
  • Step 6: Provide any requested documents such as.
  • Death Certificate in case of death.
  • Assignments or Cancellation of Trade License upon cancellation of Residency Visa of an investor or a partner.
  • A Death Certificate outside the country authorized by officials.
  • Step 7: Pay the fee of 100 AED and your visa will be canceled.

Through ICP Typing Offices

You can also cancel your visa through the ICP typing offices. Follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Visit the nearest ICP Typing Office.
  • Step 2: Ask the staff to cancel your visa and provide them with all the documents they may request.
  • Step 3: Pay the fee and your visa will be canceled.

Fee

The cost of visa cancellation through ICP is as follows:

  • E-Services Fee: 10 AED
  • Order Fee: 50 AED
Documents Required for UAE Visa Cancellation

How Much Time Does It Take To Cancel Your Visa?

Once you’ve applied for the UAE Visa Cancellation, your visa will be canceled within 48 hours. You can check the status of your visa at UAE Visa Check.

What’s the Grace Period for UAE Visa Cancellation?

Once your visa cancellation is done, you have 30 to 180 days to leave the UAE depending upon different types of visas. Let’s have a look at them.

  • 180 Days
  • Widows/Divorcees
  • Skilled Professionals (First and Second Level)
  • Green Visa and Golden Visa Holders and Their Family Members
  • Graduated Students
  • 90 Days
  • Property Visa Holders
  • Skilled Professional (Third Level)
  • 60 Days
  • Normal Residence Visa Holders
  • 30 Days
  • Other Visa Categories (Visit Visa or Visa on arrival)

After that, you’ll be fined 50 AED per day for overstaying. You can check overstay fine in UAE as well.

FAQs

Once your visa is canceled, you can either renew your visa or you’ll need to leave UAE within the grace period.

Under normal circumstances, it costs 100 AED – 200 AED to cancel a visa in UAE.

You can check your visa cancellation status either at GDRFAD or the ICP website.

Summary

A complete guide on how to process UAE Visa Cancellation along with the documents required to cancel your visa and how much it costs has been shared above. It’s advised to clear all of your financials including your bills, rents, loans, and fines, as otherwise, you won’t be able to leave UAE.

Do let us know if you face any issues while canceling your visa.

About Author

Sheikh Suleman is an SEO Expert and Legal Services Consultant who has lived in various countries of Gulf since 2018. He’s providing services related to ID and Visa.

He has started this website in order to provide information on ID and Visa Services to all the people who are living in Gulf or wishing to relocate to there.

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