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What happens if I stay out of UAE for more than 6 months?
If people who hold a UAE residence visa live outside the UAE for more than six months continuously, their residence visa will be automatically nullified. If this happens, they will have to apply for a new entry permit to enter the UAE again.
Can my employer cancel my visa if I am outside UAE?
If an employee has not entered the UAE for more than six months, the employer may cancel his or her residence visa by submitting a work permit cancellation and a report obtained from the GDRFA.
Can I come back to UAE?
Rules for tourists Citizens of all countries can visit the UAE for tourism, if they are fully vaccinated with one of the WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines. They must undergo a rapid PCR test at the airport on arrival. The previous rules for unvaccinated, including exempted categories, remain in place.
Can entry permit holder enter UAE?
Anyone who does not have the privilege of getting a visa-free entry or a visa on arrival will require an entry permit prior to arrival into the UAE and someone to sponsor it.
How long can you stay in Dubai after visa cancellation?
30 days
For how many days can you stay in the UAE after visa cancellation? You have 30 days to exit the UAE after your visa is cancelled.
How do I know if my UAE visa is Cancelled?
To check your visa status, here’s what you need to do:
- Visit the portal: https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity.
- Click on the “Passport Information” tab.
- Select “Visa”
- Enter your Passport number and Passport expiry date.
- Select your nationality.
Can I leave the UAE without cancelling my residency visa?
If you have a residency visa, you can exit the country without cancelling, if you intend to come back. If you exit and stay outside UAE for more than 6 months, then your visa will become invalid.
What happens if my employer cancels my work permit in UAE?
If your employer does sign the NOC and cancels your work permit, you must give your future employer the UAE visa cancellation paper so they can submit a new work permit application on your behalf. If you have sponsored your family members to join you in the UAE through a Family Visa, you act as their sponsor.
Can I leave the UAE and come back after 6 months?
If you have a residency (iqama) in the UAE, you are allowed to leave the country and come back within 6 months, with no questions asked.
Can a sponsor cancel a family visa in the UAE?
If you have sponsored your family members to join you in the UAE through a Family Visa, you act as their sponsor. As such, it is up to you to cancel their UAE Residence Visas. You must cancel your dependents’ visas before your employer cancels yours.