Visa Cancellation Dubai
Visa Cancellation Dubai support from Al Hadaf Al Masi helps UAE residents and businesses understand the correct authority, documents, current fees and procedural order before taking action. We review the case so linked immigration, legal or company records are handled in the right sequence.
Visa Cancellation Dubai – Overview
Visa Cancellation Dubai covers cancellation of UAE residence permits sponsored by an individual or other eligible sponsor, including family dependants. GDRFA Dubai provides the general residence-cancellation service. Domestic-worker residence cancellation is handled through the applicable MOHRE / Domestic Work Bundle process and linked immigration cancellation. If the main sponsor is cancelling their own residence, family members generally need to be cancelled first or placed on an approved hold route where permitted.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | Residence Visa Cancellation |
| Dubai Authority | GDRFA Dubai |
| Domestic Worker Route | MOHRE / Domestic Work Bundle + linked residence cancellation |
| GDRFA Cancellation Fee | AED 100 |
| Knowledge Fee | AED 10 |
| Innovation Fee | AED 10 |
| GDRFA Expected Time | 48 hours |
| Typical Dubai Grace Period | 60 days for residence issued with guarantor/host, subject to category |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Quote case by case |
Government fees, legal procedures and processing times can change. Confirm the latest official service information before submission.
Documents / Information Required
- Sponsor’s passport
- Sponsored person’s passport
- Residence / Emirates ID details
- For private-sector employee: MOHRE work-permit cancellation extract
- For domestic worker: documents and fee settlement required by MOHRE/Domestic Work Bundle
- Additional family / sponsor documents if the case involves hold or sponsor cancellation
Government / Service Fees
| Official Charge | Amount / Approach |
| GDRFA residence cancellation | AED 100 |
| Knowledge Dirham | AED 10 |
| Innovation Dirham | AED 10 |
| Domestic-worker cancellation | Check current MOHRE/Domestic Work Bundle fees |
| Exceptional / hold-related charges | Separate if applicable |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | Quote case by case |
Processing Time
GDRFA Dubai currently lists 48 hours for general residence-permit cancellation. Domestic-worker and special sponsorship cases can take longer because MOHRE, fee settlement, linked Emirates ID cancellation or hold arrangements may be involved.
How the Process Works
- Identify the visa category and sponsor type.
- Cancel linked labour/domestic-worker records first where required.
- Prepare sponsor and sponsored-person documents.
- Submit the residence cancellation through GDRFA / Amer or the applicable domestic-worker bundle.
- Pay applicable fees.
- Receive cancellation confirmation and verify the correct grace period or exit/status-change deadline.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial case review
- Tailored document checklist
- Correct sequencing of linked government / legal steps
- Application and document preparation support
- Fee and timing recheck before submission
- Follow-up through completion
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- Dubai/UAE-focused administrative support
- Case-specific guidance
- Clear separation of government, legal/provider and professional fees
- No guarantee of government approval or legal outcome
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance and procedural coordination. Final legal effect, government approval, refund eligibility, fees and processing times are determined by the relevant authority. Specialist legal advice should be obtained from a qualified lawyer where required.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us the relevant visa, company, guarantee receipt or legal-document details. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review the file and provide a tailored checklist and next-step guidance.
