Which MOHRE work permit cancellation applies to my case?

MOHRE cancels work permits through one service, 'Cancellation of Work Permits and Employment Contracts', but the documents depend on the worker's situation. The employer applies (through a Tasheel centre, the MOHRE website or app). In every case the establishment confirms that the worker's rights and dues were paid, and any fines for late issue or non-renewal of the permit are paid first (except for unused permits). MOHRE's card gives these types: a worker inside the UAE with an active electronic work permit, where both parties sign the cancellation form; the initial approval of a used permit (the worker entered or changed status on it), where both sign; the initial approval of an unused permit, where only the employer signs; a worker outside the country, where the residence details are attached instead of a signature; a worker with a contagious disease, with the 'unfit' medical form; a deceased worker, with the UAE death certificate; and a worker who left by administrative deportation, with the residence details. Workers who are abroad, deceased, sick with a contagious disease or administratively cancelled do not sign. If the worker's complaint was referred to the Labour Court, a separate service is used (court ruling or case-status certificate, 14 working days). The usual time is 2 working days. MOHRE's card says the service is free online apart from federal charges, and a business centre may charge a commission of at most AED 72. After the work permit is cancelled, the residence visa is cancelled with immigration, which also sets the grace period. In February 2026 MOHRE said cancellations were merged into a single procedure, so the exact Tasheel steps may be simpler than before; our staff confirm the right type before submitting.