Key step It blocks other steps, or costs money if you miss it.

On a family visa? How your sponsor cancels it

If you’re on a family visa, your sponsor (usually your spouse or parent) cancels it through GDRFA before cancelling their own. It costs AED 120 in GDRFA fees. Afterwards, check your status and grace period on ICP or GDRFA.

When
12 days to 8 days before your flight
Time
15 min
Cost
AED 120 in GDRFA fees (AED 100 + AED 20)

Official source: GDRFA DubaiFor the rules. You don’t do this step there.

Have ready

  • Passport
  • Emirates ID

How to do it

  1. Agree the date with your sponsor. It has to be before their own cancellation date.
  2. Give them your passport and Emirates ID. An Amer centre asks for the originals.
  3. Your sponsor applies through GDRFA Dubai’s website or app with UAE PASS, or at an Amer centre. GDRFA expects to complete it within 48 hours.
  4. Ask for the cancellation paper. It shows the last day you can stay. GDRFA Dubai states 60 days.

Watch out

  • Your health cover can be ended once the visa is cancelled. Ask the insurer for the exact end date and arrange travel cover.
  • Your Emirates ID is cancelled together with the visa. Finish anything in your own name that needs it first, such as a bank account.

Questions people ask

Who cancels a family-sponsored visa?

Your sponsor, usually your spouse or parent, and before their own visa.

Does my health insurance end with the visa?

It can be ended once the visa is cancelled. Ask the insurer for the exact end date, and arrange travel cover until you’re insured at your destination.

Sources

Official: GDRFA Dubai: Cancellation of all types of residence permits · GDRFA Dubai: check your file status

Also checked against: u.ae: General provisions for the residence visa · u.ae: Residence visa for family members

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