How many days in visa cancellation

We would like to inform you that regard to the abolition of visa, the procedures are the same regardless of the profession and different accordingly, the sponsor or the employer, or the person authorized by the sponsor without the employee's ability to cancel it himself, must attach the following documents when applying for the cancellation of the residence visa at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs:
- Cancellation application form signed by the sponsor
- If the sponsor is a company or establishment, the application must include the signature and seal of the company, accompanied by a letter of clearance and the completion of the procedures by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
- Original passport of the sponsored person
- Original ID card of the sponsored person
- If the sponsored person is outside the country, the original passport must be brought, although it is not possible to apply for an extract from the residence visa from the computer.
Duration and Fees:
Normally, the cancellation request can be completed in one day or less, depending on the applicant completing all documents and requirements.
Please refer to the list of visa application and accommodation fees.
Upon cancellation of the residence visa, the identity card issued to the sponsored person from the UAE is also canceled. After the cancellation, the sponsored person is granted a 30-day grace period to either leave the country or obtain another residence visa.