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Family residence cancellation (inside the country)

Cancels the residence of a sponsored family member who is inside the UAE, through GDRFA Dubai (Amer).

Start this request processing: 2 days

How it works

  1. 1

    Documents

    You

  2. 2

    Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI

    MARIO E.G.S.H AI

  3. 3

    Submitted at GDRFA

    Runner at GDRFA

  4. 4

    Medical & biometrics

    You

  5. 5

    Visa issued

    GDRFA

Documents required

  • Passport of the family member

    copy

  • Sponsor's passport

    copy

  • Emirates IDs

    in some casescopy

Conditions, time and validity

  • Sponsor's consent (application in the sponsor's name).
  • ICP's federal rule: the residence permits of family members sponsored by a foreign worker must be cancelled before the worker's own residence is cancelled (or kept on hold for a limited time, with fees).
Processing time
48 hours.
Validity of the result
Grace period 60 days (GDRFA). u.ae mentions up to 6 months for dependants after the sponsor's visa ends – confirm category.
Where it is applied for
GDRFA smart services; Amer centres.

Steps at the authority

  1. Centre submits cancellation.
  2. Cancellation issued.

Tips that save you a trip

  • If the family stays in the UAE under a new sponsor, plan the new entry permit and status change inside the grace period.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • Unpaid fines on the family member's file.

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.

Legal basis

Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021; Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022

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