How Long Can You Stay in the UAE After Your Work Visa Is Cancelled?
If you are employed by a mainland company in Dubai and your employment is terminated or you resign, your employer must first cancel your work permit and residency visa. This process is governed by UAE employment and immigration laws.
Work Permit Cancellation Process
In the UAE, an employer is required to cancel the employee's work permit once employment ends — provided both parties have fulfilled their legal obligations.
Employee Rights & Employer Responsibilities During Cancellation
When an employment contract ends in the UAE, cancelling the work permit is a legally regulated process designed to protect both the employer and the employee. The cancellation can only proceed once all contractual and statutory obligations are fulfilled.
Before the work permit is cancelled, the employer must:
- Settle all pending salary payments
- Pay end-of-service benefits (if applicable)
- Clear payment for unused annual leave
- Cancel the labour card and residency visa
- Provide official cancellation confirmation
The employer is also required to obtain written acknowledgement confirming that all employee entitlements have been settled before final approval of the work permit cancellation.
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