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Accredited by General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
Accredited by General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs

Visa Cancellation

Cancel a UAE residence visa upon job change, departure, or end of sponsorship. Covers family residence visa cancellation, employment visa cancellation, partner/investor visa cancellation, and virtual work visa cancellation. Available for applicants inside or outside the UAE.

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Process Timeline

  1. 1

    Submit cancellation request

    Amer MBS submits the visa cancellation application to GDRFA on behalf of the sponsor.

    Same day

  2. 2

    Visa cancelled

    GDRFA processes the cancellation. A 30-day grace period begins for the visa holder to depart or change status.

    1–2 business days

Cost Overview

Base government fee
Visa Cancellation — Inside CountryAED 226
Visa Cancellation — Outside CountryAED 326
Family Cancellation — Inside CountryAED 189
Family Cancellation — Outside CountryAED 289
Reduce Fine — EmployeeAED 326
Reduce Fine — FamilyAED 289
Temporary Closure with AbscondingAED 456
Source: GDRFA Dubai fee scheduleVerified: Mar 2026

What affects cost

Base cancellation fee is fixed. Additional charges may apply for overstay fines, outstanding labour cards, or if the visa holder has dependants whose visas must also be cancelled.

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Government fees are set by the issuing authority and subject to change without notice. Amer MBS service fees are inclusive of typing and processing.

Google Reviews — Amer MBS Centre

Amer MBS centre exterior, Ras Al Khor, Dubai

Google Reviews

4.9/5

Based on 102 reviews

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Jaz Mie C.

My entire experience with Amer Center is absolutely awesome. The staff are incredibly kind and courteous especially Ma'am Hessa she has a lot of personality, bubbly and a positive vibes that lighten up my day.

a year ago

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Mohamad M.

I was in urgent need of the establishment card. Miss. Umara answered and helped me immediately in less than a minute. She is kind, fast, and wonderful, and I see her as the perfect example of the best customer service.

a year ago

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the grace period after visa cancellation?

You receive a 30-day grace period after cancellation to either leave the UAE or change your visa status.

Can I cancel a visa if the person is outside the UAE?

Yes. Visa cancellation can be processed for applicants both inside and outside the country. Outside-country cancellations are common when an employee has already departed.

Information sourced from GDRFA.gov.ae, ICA.gov.ae, and MOHRE.gov.ae — verified 2026-03-19

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