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Visa cancellation (inside country)

Cancel an employment or family residence with the sponsor's consent.

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 sponsored person

    copy

  • Sponsor's passport / company representative

    copy

  • Extract of the work permit cancellation from MOHRE

    copyOnly if: If the employee works in the private sector

  • Emirates ID

    in some casescopyOnly if: Not listed on the GDRFA page; useful for the team to identify the file

Conditions, time and validity

  • GDRFA Dubai: for a private-sector employee the cancellation must come from MOHRE first.
  • MOHRE: the establishment confirms the worker's dues are fully paid, and the employee signs to agree and to confirm receipt of all dues; any fines for late issue or renewal of the work permit are paid first.
  • ICP: family members sponsored by the worker are cancelled before the worker's residence, or put on hold for a limited period with fees; ICP lists an AED 5,000 guarantee to cancel the sponsor without cancelling the family.
Processing time
GDRFA Dubai: 48 hours, after the MOHRE cancellation (MOHRE: 2 working days).
Validity of the result
Grace period of 60 days from cancellation to leave or get a new residence (GDRFA Dubai page); ICP's federal card gives longer periods for some categories (see the grace-period topic). After it, AED 50 per day.
Where it is applied for
GDRFA Dubai website and smart app (24/7) or Amer centres; MOHRE cancellation through its website, app or business service centres.

Steps at the authority

  1. MOHRE cancellation (employee signature).
  2. GDRFA residence cancellation submitted.
  3. Cancellation paper issued; grace period starts.

Tips that save you a trip

  • Cancel or transfer the family's residences before (or with) the sponsor's own cancellation; ICP lists a AED 5,000 guarantee when a sponsor cancels without cancelling the family.
  • Note the cancellation date: the grace period and any fines are counted from it.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • MOHRE cancellation missing; dependants (family) still on the employee's file must be cancelled or transferred first.

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; Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021

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