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How to cancel your visa in Dubai, UAE
Cancelling your visa in the United Arab Emirates is a mandatory step when leaving the country or changing jobs, and it is important to be aware of all the steps and requirements. The cancellation process may vary slightly depending on the type of visa, but the general steps are outlined below.
At the General Directorate of Residents and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or online, you can fill out a visa cancellation application and attach all the required documents. When living in the UAE with your family and sponsoring their visas, you must first cancel the family visas and then apply for your own visa cancellation. Please note that visas must always be cancelled at the same place where they were originally issued.
Cancellation fees may vary depending on the type of visa, and the Emirate where it was issued. Additionally, penalties may apply if the visa has expired or has been invalidated due to prolonged absence from the UAE.
After all procedures, a cancellation document will be sent to the email address provided on the application form, which is usually issued within a few days. Once you receive it, you have 28 days to change your visa or leave the country. This period can be extended to 60 days if necessary. The documents that may come in handy during the process vary depending on the type of visa and your specific situation.
Generally, the following documents are required:
- A completed application form.
- Original local identification card.
- Original passport and a copy.
- Original visa or a copy.
- Permission letter from MOHRE (for work permit and work visa cancellation).
- Copy of the sponsor's passport (for dependent family members).
When cancelling your work visa, the process requires coordination between you, your employer and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
To cancel your work permit and work visa, follow these steps:
Notify your employer of your intention to cancel your work permit and work visa
Your employer must initiate the cancellation process with MOHRE
MOHRE will issue an authorisation letter confirming the cancellation
Follow the general visa cancellation process described above, using the letter of authorisation as one of the required documents
Openbiz will help you stay informed of any changes in visa rules and requirements as they may affect the cancellation process or your eligibility for a new visa. For any UAE accounting or legal issues that arise, please contact our professional advisors.
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