Family Visa Cancellation
By Quick Path Horizon
Navigating the UAE family visa cancellation process can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. At QPH, we specialize in simplifying every step — providing clear, efficient, and reliable assistance to ensure your family visa cancellation is handled smoothly, quickly, and with complete peace of mind.
What is a Family Visa Cancellation in the UAE?
Family visa cancellation is the official procedure for terminating a dependent’s residence visa in the UAE. It is required when expatriates plan to leave the country permanently or transfer sponsorship to another entity. Understanding this process is essential to ensure full compliance with UAE immigration regulations and to avoid any potential legal or administrative complications.
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What is a Family Visa Cancellation in the UAE?
Step-by-Step Guide to Cancelling Your Family Visa in Dubai
Documents Required for UAE Family Visa Cancellation
Step-by-Step Guide to Cancelling Your Family Visa in Dubai
Notification to Sponsor
This is the initial step in the family visa cancellation process. The sponsor — typically the family’s primary visa holder — must inform UAE authorities about the intention to cancel the dependent’s visa. At QPH, we assist sponsors in submitting the correct notifications and initiating the process efficiently and accurately.
Document Collection
The process requires several key documents, including the dependent’s passport, Emirates ID, valid visa copy, and the sponsor’s identification documents. QPH ensures all documents are properly verified, organized, and submitted in line with UAE immigration regulations to avoid any processing delays.
Application Submission
Submit the visa cancellation application through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai or conveniently through QPH authorized service center, where our experts handle the entire process on your behalf.
Settling Dues
Before the cancellation is approved, all outstanding payments such as fines, government charges, or utility bills must be cleared. QPH assists in reviewing and settling these dues promptly to ensure your application proceeds without any complications.
Final Processing
After approval, the dependent’s visa is officially canceled by the GDRFA, and a confirmation document or cancellation certificate is issued. QPH provides you with this confirmation and ensures that all related records are properly updated for a smooth and compliant closure.
Documents Required for UAE Family Visa Cancellation
Passport: Submit the original passport of the visa holder for verification. This ensures identity confirmation and smooth processing of the cancellation request.
Visa Copy: Provide a copy of the visa that is to be canceled. This document helps verify the current visa status with immigration authorities.
Emirates ID: The original Emirates ID of the visa holder must be presented for cancellation. In some cases, a copy may be accepted, but keeping the original ready helps avoid delays.
Sponsor’s Passport Copy: Include a copy of the sponsor’s passport and their residency visa (if the sponsor is an expatriate). This validates the sponsor’s authority to initiate the cancellation.
Cancellation Form: Complete the visa cancellation form, available at Quick Path Horizon’s authorized service center or directly through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). Our team can help you fill and submit it accurately.
No Objection Certificate (NOC): A letter from the sponsor confirming no objection to the visa cancellation. This is essential when the visa is sponsored by an employer or a family member other than the father or husband.
Proof of Relationship: Provide official documents verifying the relationship between the sponsor and the visa holder — such as a marriage certificate for a spouse or a birth certificate for children. If these documents are issued outside the UAE, they must be properly attested before submission.
Entry Permit : If the family member did not enter the UAE after visa issuance, the original entry permit must be submitted to complete the cancellation process.
Utility Clearance: Submit proof that all utility bills and service accounts have been cleared. This ensures that there are no outstanding payments or obligations before the visa cancellation is finalized.
Bank Clearance: If applicable, provide a clearance letter from the bank confirming that all loans, credit cards, or financial commitments have been fully settled. This step is especially important for visa holders with active financial accounts in the UAE.
