How can I cancel my partner visa without the sponsor in Dubai?

If you intend to cancel your residency as a partner in the company, you must file a lawsuit to withdraw from the company.

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Hello,

You can cancel your visa directly without the consent of another partner by following these steps:

1. Cancel or amend your trade license to remove you from the list of partners via the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DED). You will be required to submit:

- Minutes of the general assembly meeting unanimously approved by the partners (or a unilateral resolution if you are the 100% owner).

- A request to amend the articles of association to remove your name.

- A declaration of the cancellation of your administrative powers, if any.

2. Cancel your establishment card (if it is in your name) via the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) or through official channels (Amer or Tasheel).

3. Cancel your visa through the Amer Center

After completing the two steps above, you submit a visa cancellation request, attaching:

- Your original passport;

- Emirates ID card;

- Canceling or amending your company license; and

- Cancellation letter from the company.

In some cases, you can cancel your visa without canceling your license if you first formally remove yourself as a manager and partner.

Good morning,

Thank you for reaching out!

In the UAE, canceling a partner visa without the involvement of the sponsor (whether an employer or family member) is not typically permitted, as the sponsor is legally responsible for initiating the cancellation process.

If your sponsor is uncooperative, we recommend attempting to contact them directly and explaining the necessity of the cancellation.

If this proves difficult, you can approach the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or seek mediation for further guidance.

The required documents for the visa cancellation process include the visa cancellation form, the sponsored person’s passport and Emirates ID, and a clearance certificate from the sponsor, if applicable.

Once the cancellation is processed, a grace period of up to 30 days is usually granted to settle matters, after which overstaying may incur fines.

If you're unable to reach your sponsor or are facing difficulties, I would be happy to help you explore your legal options and assist with navigating this process further.

Please feel free to contact me for more detailed assistance or if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Hello,

Your first step is to approach the GDRFA (which is the UAE’s immigration authority) in Dubai. Since the cancellation process normally requires the sponsor’s approval, you will need to provide a valid legal reason for your request.

In the case of dispute or non-cooperation from the sponsor, you may be able to approach a civil court. This is usually a last resort if the sponsor is deliberately withholding cooperation and refusing to cancel the visa.

The court may issue a court order mandating the sponsor to cooperate with the visa cancellation process.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

You need to go to the immigration office and inform them of the situation. They will attempt to contact the local portal on your behalf.

If the local portal does not cooperate, the immigration authorities have the authority to cancel it from their system.

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Nada Elmawi