If you want to leave UAE and move to another country, you must cancel your residency visa when you depart from UAE. For leaving the UAE, there are some necessary procedures, so you must go through this procedure. Today, in this article, we will guide you on how you can apply for a UAE visa cancellation and how you can check the cancellation status of your UAE visa.
What can you do before canceling your UAE Visa?
Before you can cancel your UAE visa, you must take the following steps:
- First you can clear up all your bills and must cancel your tenancy contracts.
- Also, you can sell all your assets like cars, houses and other property.
UAE Visa Cancellation Documents Requirements
To cancel your UAE Visa, you must provide the following documents to the government of the UAE
- Need your original Emirates ID
- Your original Passport
- Sponsor’s passport Copy
- Entry Permit Copy
- Also, I need a statement of financial liabilities clearance
- In case of death needs a death certificate within the country
How to Apply for UAE visa cancellation?
For canceling your Visa, have a various method. Below discusses the various methods
By using the ICP Website or UAEICP App
Step 01: First, you can visit the official website of ICP
Step 02: Now you can click the services for individuals
Step 03: After that, you can select the canceled Residency permit and then start service.
Step 04: now you can select the Visa file Number from the ID and then enter your visa file number and the current nationality.
Step 05: now you can pay the required fee, and your application will be submitted.
By using the GDRFAD website or App
Step 01: First, you can visit the GDRFAD official website
Step 02: Then you can click on Services from the header section.
Step 03: You can click on the residency services
Step 04: After that you can click on the cancellation of Residency Visa.
Step 05: Complete the necessary steps by logging in, and then you can easily fill out the form, attach documents, pay fees and submit the Application.
Cancelling Offline UAE visa by using the Amer Service Center
Step 01: you visit your near Amer Service center.
Step 02: then you can select the Visa Cancellation Service at the receptionist.
Step 03: then you can give them the required documents.
Step 04: then you can pay the fee.
Cancelling Offline UAE Visa by Using the ICP’s Customer Happiness Centers
You can easily cancel your UAE residency visa by using the Customer Happiness Center
Step 01: First, you can go to visit the ICP’s Customer Happiness Center
Step 02: After that, you can provide all your required documents and ask them to cancel your residency visa.
Step 03: at last, you can pay the fee.
Cancelling Cost of UAE Visa
It totally depends on the services that you are going to use. The Basic UAE visa Cancellation cost starts from 50 AED to 100 AED with a fee of AED e-service 10 AED.
How Long does it take to cancel your Visa?
As per the official record of data, it takes 48 hours to complete the whole process of requesting visa cancellation. Also, you will receive an email once your request has been processed.
How to check your UAE Visa Cancellation Status Online?
You can easily check your Visa Cancellation Status by going to the official ICP website.
Step 01: First, you can visit the ICP Smart Services website
Step 02: Now, you can click on the Public Visa Services from the header section.
Step 03: Now you can select the Cancellation of Current Visa
Step 04: After that, you can select the Passport Information and then enter your Passport Number, Passport type, date of birth and Current Nationality.
Step 05: You can click on search, and you will be able to see the status of your UAE Visa.
After canceling your UAE Visa, renew your residency Visa within the Grace Period.
The grace period is totally dependent on your Visa type
180 Days
- Green or Golden Visa Holders and their relatives
- Divorcees or widows
- 1st and 2nd level classified Job Holders from MoHRE.
- Students who didn’t finish their education.
90 Days
- Unit Owners
- 2nd and 3rd level classified Job Holders from MoHRE.
60 Days
- Normal Residents
30 Days
- All other categories.
UAE visa Automatic Cancellation
If you are leaving the UAE without canceling your residency visa and remaining outside the UAE for more than 6 months, your UAE visa will be automatically canceled.
Final words
This article shows you a complete guide on how to apply for UAE Visa cancellation. And how can you easily apply to cancel your Visa without any problem. You must remember if your employer sponsors you then only your sponsor can cancel your Visa on your behalf. Although if you have an investor visa then you can easily cancel your Visa yourself.