{"id":15070,"date":"2024-01-18T15:04:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T11:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/?p=15070"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:30:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T11:30:44","slug":"visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa cancellation and final settlement UAE: Know Your Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #c1121f;color:#c1121f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #c1121f;color:#c1121f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement\/#1_Who_can_cancel_your_UAE_visa\" >1. Who can cancel your UAE visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement\/#2_What_should_you_do_before_your_UAE_visa_gets_canceled\" >2. What should you do before your UAE visa gets canceled?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement\/#3_How_to_cancel_your_UAE_visa\" >3. How to cancel your UAE visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement\/#4_What_to_do_after_a_visa_cancellation\" >4. What to do after a visa cancellation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement\/#5_Which_documents_are_required_for_a_visa_cancellation_and_final_settlement\" >5. Which documents are required for a visa cancellation and final settlement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement\/#6_Is_it_mandatory_to_cancel_your_UAE_visa\" >6. Is it mandatory to cancel your UAE visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement\/#7_How_can_Connect_Resources_help_you_with_visa_cancellation\" >7. How can Connect Resources help you with visa cancellation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employment visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most common types of visas in the UAE. When an employee decides to leave the country, it is necessary to go through the process of <strong>visa cancellation and final settlement<\/strong>. There may be different reasons to request a visa cancellation, but it is essential to do it correctly to prevent legal consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As previously stated, if you are abroad for longer than six months, your visa will automatically be canceled and you will automatically be subject to Final Settlement. If your visa is revoked due to your absence from the United Arab Emirates, your employer will not notify you.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for EOR services including <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/eor-employer-of-record-dubai\/\">employer of record in UAE and Dubai<\/a>, you can get in touch with our team <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/eor-employer-of-record-dubai\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you are going to learn more about visa cancellation and final settlement to clear any doubts that may surround this subject. A UAE visa cancellation is not a complicated process, but there are certain steps to follow. Let us observe:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can cancel your UAE visa?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should you do before your UAE visa gets canceled?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to cancel your UAE visa?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do after a visa cancellation?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which documents are required for visa cancellation and final settlement?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it mandatory to cancel your UAE visa?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can Connect Resources help you with the visa cancellation process?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_can_cancel_your_UAE_visa\"><\/span>1. Who can cancel your UAE visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15072 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement.jpg 750w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/visa-cancellation-and-final-settlement-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to residence cancellation, you need to know who can cancel your visa. Many employees think that they can get a<strong> UAE visa<\/strong> cancelled by themselves. But, this is not possible since the only authority with the power to carry out a <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/manpower-in-uae\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"957\">UAE Labour<\/a> Law visa cancellation is the employee\u2019s sponsor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/contact\/?utm_source=contactus&amp;utm_medium=tracking&amp;utm_campaign=calltoaction&amp;utm_id=website\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Colorful-Blobs-Modern-Artisan-Marketing-Retail-X-Frame-Banner-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"6912\" height=\"2304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Colorful-Blobs-Modern-Artisan-Marketing-Retail-X-Frame-Banner-2.png 6912w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Colorful-Blobs-Modern-Artisan-Marketing-Retail-X-Frame-Banner-2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Colorful-Blobs-Modern-Artisan-Marketing-Retail-X-Frame-Banner-2-1024x341.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6912px) 100vw, 6912px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When workers arrive in the UAE, they can only do it under a sponsor. This employer is who requested the individual\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/new-entry-visas-and-residency-scheme-uae\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entry permit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">residence visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For this reason, only this person can request a visa cancellation and final settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/contact\/?utm_source=contactus&amp;utm_medium=tracking&amp;utm_campaign=calltoaction&amp;utm_id=website\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"6912\" height=\"2304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2.png 6912w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-1024x341.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6912px) 100vw, 6912px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employee should ask their employer to start this process by issuing an employee visa cancellation letter. In this letter, the worker must state the reasons why they require a work permit cancellation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple words, visa cancellation and Final Settlement automatically happen if you are outside the country for more than six months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.1 How many days does the visa cancellation process take in the UAE?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the employer starts the visa cancellation process, completing it will be fast. Workers can get their visa cancelled in just one day. However, it could take slightly longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want the process to be even faster, you must send your visa cancellation request letter to the company in advance considering the time it may take.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.2 How to cancel an employment visa in Dubai?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To cancel an <\/span>employment visa<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the employer is responsible for initiating the process. It is very straightforward, and the employee does not have to do anything besides providing their signature as proof of having received <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/everything-about-employee-benefits-in-the-uae\/\">employee <\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/everything-about-employee-benefits-in-the-uae\/\">benefits<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and as proof of agreement with the cancellation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the employer is the only one who can start the process, there may be some concerns among employees regarding this matter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can my employer cancel my visa without my signature?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, your employer needs to get your signature for your employment visa cancellation in the UAE. However, if you leave the country for more than six months, your visa cancellation will proceed automatically and you will not be informed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can my employer cancel my visa without informing me?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the employer must inform you if your <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/oman-labour-law\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1521\">visa<\/a> is going to get cancelled with a labour cancellation paper. You will have to sign a letter to continue with the process, and you also have to confirm that you have received your contractual benefits. Thus, sign the <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/what-is-the-uae-visa-cancellation-process\/\">visa cancellation<\/a> paper only after receiving your due benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do I need a passport for a visa cancellation?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A UAE visa cancellation without a passport is a common concern among employees. However, since employees do not need to be present for the process, a passport is not required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the UAE government is simplifying the processes for employers. Now, they can apply for visa cancellation in Dubai through a website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.3 What are the free zone visa cancellation rules?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of <\/span>residence visa cancellation<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a free zone requires the presence of the employee and the employer and the company headquarters. An officer will attend to the location and verify that they are following <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/new-employment-visa-rules-uae-2023\/\">all the rules<\/a>, and that it is a mutual agreement to cancel the visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employee should have their original passport and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/emirates-id-to-replace-uae-residency-visa-page-on-passports\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates ID<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to start the process. On the other hand, employees can look for a visa cancellation letter sample in the UAE to better understand what to include in this document.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.4 Who must cancel a family visa?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to family visa cancellation in Dubai, the sponsor is responsible to complete the process. Since the employee is the sponsor, he or she needs to carry out the process of dependent visa cancellation in Abu Dhabi at the immigration office or at an authorized typing center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The documents you will need to submit for an Abu Dhabi visa cancellation for your family are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original passport (sponsor and dependents)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsor\u2019s original Emirates ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filled application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the cancellation fee which ranges from AED 200 to 250<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_should_you_do_before_your_UAE_visa_gets_canceled\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. What should you do before your UAE visa gets canceled?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the cancellation of your visa in Dubai, there are some things you need to do to have everything in order. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since requesting a <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/apply-for-freelance-visa-in-dubai-2023\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1520\">visa cancellation<\/a> in Abu Dhabi means that you are leaving the UAE, you need to consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close your bank account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay all your loans and credit cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Make sure your employer provides all of your benefits, salaries<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and settlements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay your utility bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancel your leasing contract<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will enable you to leave faster once you get your cancellation approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_to_cancel_your_UAE_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. How to cancel your UAE visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process for a visa cancellation and final settlement is generally simple. You will go through the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of your intention to cancel your visa, you must inform your employer with a residence UAE visa cancellation paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your employer has to print the application form at a typing center or online through the GDRFA website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sponsor and employee have to sign the application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sponsor needs to gather all the documents required for the process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following this, the employer has to cancel the labor card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, is the cancellation of the work permit. The employer has to submit a letter signed by the employee, stating that he or she has received all the wages and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/the-new-end-of-service-savings-scheme-for-ex-pats-in-dubai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">end-of-service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/the-new-end-of-service-savings-scheme-for-ex-pats-in-dubai\/\"> benefits<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the employee is sponsoring their family, he or she has to cancel the family visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, the GDRFA issues the cancellation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to carry out an <\/span>electronic work permit cancellation<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This way, it will be easier for employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.1 Where do sponsors cancel the visa?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two ways to carry out a visa cancellation and final settlement:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>In a registered typing center:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the sponsor must visit the typing center registered in the emirate and request to fill out the cancellation form and process it online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fully online:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the sponsor can carry out the process online through the GDRFA website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_to_do_after_a_visa_cancellation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. What to do after a visa cancellation?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15073 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cancel-your-visa-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"When an employee decides to leave the country, it is necessary to go through the process of visa cancellation and final settlement.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cancel-your-visa-1-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cancel-your-visa-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cancel-your-visa-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you get your <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/what-is-the-uae-visa-cancellation-process\/\"><strong>UAE visa cancelled<\/strong>,<\/a> you have to consider your next steps. But first, you can check the Dubai visa cancellation status to determine if it has been properly cancelled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine if you want to stay in the UAE for longer or if you want to leave. Also, keep in mind that you will automatically get a grace period of 28 days to get another residence visa or to leave the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to decide in time, because if you stay after the grace period is over, you will have to pay a fine for overstaying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you decide to stay in the UAE, here is what you can do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get a visit or <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/get-your-uae-five-year-multi-entry-tourist-visa\/\"><b>tourist visa<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can fly to another country and apply for a visit visa. This takes 2-3 days and you can enjoy a holiday while you wait for your new document. Then, you can fly back to the UAE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change of visa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can do an inside country visa change without exit. You can request the provider to handle the paperwork and do the status change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply for another job:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can obtain another employment visa by applying for a job in the UAE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Freelance visa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can apply for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/fitness-freelance-visa-in-dubai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelance visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and be your own sponsor to stay in the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_documents_are_required_for_a_visa_cancellation_and_final_settlement\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Which documents are required for a visa cancellation and final settlement?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The documents you need for visa cancellation and final settlement are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duly filled visa cancellation application form by the sponsor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer\u2019s Emirates ID card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Approval issued by the <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/mohre-designation-changes-june-2022\/\">MoHRE<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation fee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned before, a passport is not required, and it is not necessary to receive a cancellation stamp on your visa page. However, if you want it, you will have to attend the immigration office with your cancellation receipt and request the stamp. This does not require paying any fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_it_mandatory_to_cancel_your_UAE_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Is it mandatory to cancel your UAE visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/what-is-the-uae-visa-cancellation-process\/\"><b>visa cancellation and final settlement<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are mandatory for employees that want to leave the UAE. It is important to request the sponsor or employer to cancel the visa, otherwise, you may face legal consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you leave the UAE without proper cancellation of this permit, your employer will report you as an absconding person. This leads to a ban in the UAE. In other words, you will not be able to apply for a new visa and you may not travel to the UAE. In fact, you may get arrested when you arrive back at the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, it is always mandatory to request your employer or sponsor to cancel your employment visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cHow can I check my visa cancellation status in the UAE?\u201d<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have requested your sponsor to cancel your visa, you will want to know if they have completed the process or not. This is how to find out:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.1 How to check your visa cancellation status in Dubai?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you leave the UAE for more than six months, your UAE visa is going to get cancelled automatically. For this reason, you may ask yourself <\/span><i>\u201c<\/i><i>how to check if my visa is cancelled\u201d<\/i>\u00a0as you may not know if the process was completed or not.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how to check if a UAE visa is cancelled? The answer is simple, you just have to follow the next steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the ICA website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change the language to English<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u201cPassport information\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on your visa type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your passport number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your nationality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on search<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By doing the above, you will know how to <a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/how-to-check-your-employment-visa-status\/\">check if your visa is cancelled<\/a> in the UAE. This will display all the information about your visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_can_Connect_Resources_help_you_with_visa_cancellation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. How can Connect Resources help you with visa cancellation?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At<a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/\"> Connect Resources<\/a>, we understand how confusing the <\/span>visa cancellation and final settlement process may be to someone without experience. We want to provide you with all the assistance you need to go through this process easily and successfully.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, we offer the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/hr-services\/\"><b>services<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for companies looking to thrive in the UAE. Learn more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/about-us\/\"><b>about us<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how we can help you with our professional solutions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/eor-employer-of-record-dubai\/\">Employer of Record.<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/peo-professional-employer-organization-dubai\/\">Professional Employment Organization.<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/payroll\/\">Payroll outsourcing.<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/visa-government-services\/\">Visa and government services.<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/emiratisation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emiratisation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/hr-services\/contract-staffing-dubai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract staffing services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/hr-outsourcing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR outsourcing services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/it-outsourcing\/\">IT outsourcing.<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/staff-outsourcing\/\">Staff outsourcing.<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/hr-consultancy\/\">HR consultancy.<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/executive-search\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive search<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11621 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/logo-connect-resources-color.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1239\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/logo-connect-resources-color.png 1239w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/logo-connect-resources-color-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/logo-connect-resources-color-1024x320.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1239px) 100vw, 1239px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Do you need assistance with your process of visa cancellation and final settlement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/contact\/\"><b>Contact us<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><b>+971 43 316 688<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to receive more guidance or send us your questions at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:contact@connectresources.ae\"><b>contact@connectresources.ae<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We are readily available to help you! Reach out today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connectresources.ae\/job-in-uae-interesting-feature-to-find-jobs\/\"><b>find your dream job in the UAE<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/thetalentpoint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>thetalentpoint.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <strong>The Talent Point<\/strong> is the best place to apply for vacancies and boost your career. Send your CV to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:contact@thetalentpoint.com\"><b>contact@thetalentpoint.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and receive the offers currently available for your professional profile!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An employment visa is one of the most common types of visas in the UAE. When an employee decides to leave the country, it is necessary to go through the process of visa cancellation and final settlement. 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