Cancelling your UAE residence visa when you leave

Cancel your visa last, not first: cancellation starts your grace period, ends your health cover within 30 days and can lead banks to restrict your account. If you sponsor your family, their visas are cancelled before yours.

Checked 10 November 2026 · 5 steps, each with its official link

The steps, in order

1. Pick your visa cancellation date KeyUsually in your last 7 to 10 days, after banking, car and DEWA are done.4 weeks before
2. Cancel your family’s visas first KeyYou sponsor them, so their visas go before yours.9 days before
3. Your sponsor cancels your visa KeyYour spouse or parent cancels yours before their own.8 days before
4. Your employer cancels work permit, then visa KeyMOHRE first, then GDRFA. You sign that you received your dues.7 days before
5. Cancel your own residence visa KeyGolden, Green, investor or freelance: you are your own sponsor.7 days before