RAKEZ processes the application with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP). Once processed, the visa status in the system changes to "Cancelled."
RAKEZ will process the request, typically within . Once approved, they issue a cancellation approval document . This confirms the visa has been cancelled in their internal system. rakez visa cancellation
If you are an investor or partner cancelling your visa because you are leaving the company, you generally cannot cancel the visa until the company undergoes . RAKEZ processes the application with the Federal Authority
| Action | Deadline | Consequence if Missed | |--------|----------|----------------------| | Start cancellation after contract ends | Within 30 days | Overstay fines (AED 125/day) | | Leave UAE after cancellation | 30 days (grace period) | Overstay fine + ban | | Cancel establishment card (if investor) | Immediately after visa cancel | AED 500+ monthly fines | This confirms the visa has been cancelled in
If you are cancelling a visa because you have been terminated "for cause" (misconduct) or if you have unresolved labor disputes, you may face a , preventing you from working in the UAE for that period. Standard resignations usually do not incur this ban.