Cancellation of a part-time, temporary, juvenile or student training work permit
Cancels a part-time, temporary, juvenile or student training work permit with MOHRE via Tasheel.
How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Submitted at Tasheel
Runner at MOHRE
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Permit issued
MOHRE
Documents required
MOHRE cancellation form signed by the employer and the worker
copyEstablishment statement that all the worker's rights and dues have been paid
copyWritten consent of the guardian
in some casescopyOnly if: Juvenile or student under 18, if the centre asks
Conditions, time and validity
- Fines for late issue or non-renewal of the work permit must be paid first (unused permits are excluded).
- The establishment confirms in writing that the worker has received all rights and dues.
- The worker signs to agree and to confirm receipt of all dues, except a worker who is outside the country, deceased, has a contagious disease, or was cancelled administratively.
- A temporary permit given to a worker whose labour complaint was referred to the court is cancelled after 6 months, together with that worker's current permit (MOHRE temporary work permit card).
- Processing time
- MOHRE: 2 working days once the request is complete.
- Validity of the result
- Final: the work permit is cancelled. If the worker still holds a residence visa, it is cancelled separately with immigration (GDRFA/ICP), which also sets the grace period.
- Where it is applied for
- MOHRE website and smart app, business service centres (Tasheel) and Tawseel; the centre submits it for you through Tasheel.
Steps at the authority
- Tell us the permit type and the reason, settle dues and sign the form with the worker (and guardian for a minor if needed).
- We submit the cancellation on MOHRE's system through Tasheel with the right cancellation type and attachments, and pay any fines.
- MOHRE checks the request and cancels the permit (or asks for more documents by message).
Tips that save you a trip
- A part-time worker may hold permits with more than one employer; cancelling yours does not cancel the worker's other permits or main residence.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- The worker has not signed, or disputes that the dues were paid.
- The wrong cancellation type was chosen for the worker's situation, so MOHRE returns the request for other documents.
Questions and answers
The permit is about to expire. Do I still need to cancel it?
MOHRE's cards do not say whether an expired short permit needs a cancellation; staff check the permit status in the system.
Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.
Official sources
- MOHRE - Cancellation of Work Permits and Employment Contracts
- MOHRE - Part Time Work Permit
- MOHRE - Temporary Work Permits
- MOHRE - Juvenile Work Permit
- MOHRE - Training and Work Permit for Students
- MOHRE news, 9 February 2026: services without most documents and visits (Zero Government Bureaucracy, phase 2)
- UAE Legislations: Cabinet Resolution No. (37) of 2022 amending Cabinet Resolution No. (21) of 2020 on MOHRE service fees (official fee tables, in force from 1 June 2022)
Legal basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended, including Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2024) and its Executive Regulations (Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022)
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