Documents to get and keep before you leave the UAE
Refunds, disputes and your next visa will ask for papers that are hard to get once you’ve left. Collect them in one folder as you go, bridge your health cover, and carry the originals in your hand luggage.
The steps, in order
- Police clearance certificate, if you will need one soonCheaper as a resident; valid for three months.10 days before
- Bridge your health cover and collect medical recordsUAE cover ends soon after your visa is cancelled; records and prescriptions are easier to get now.7 days before
- Build your exit folderEvery letter, receipt and certificate, scanned in one place.1 day before
- Flight day: what to carryOriginals in your hand luggage, not in the shipment.Flight day
Questions people ask
- How do I apply for a Dubai police clearance certificate?
- How much is a Dubai police clearance certificate?
- How long does a Dubai police clearance certificate take?
- How long is a police clearance certificate valid?
- Can I get a Dubai police clearance certificate from abroad?
- Does a police clearance certificate need MOFA attestation?
- How long does UAE health insurance last after visa cancellation?
- Can I take my medicines with me?
- Which documents should I keep when I leave the UAE?
- What documents should I carry when I leave the UAE for good?
- Do I have to declare cash when I leave the UAE?
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