Confirm the last working day
Keep the termination or resignation record and confirm whether notice is worked, waived or compensated.
Exit planner
Visa cancellation without losing sight of your final settlement
A practical sequence for ordinary employer-sponsored employment. Exact timing and grace periods depend on the issuing authority, residence category and personal circumstances.
Official process pages reviewed: 28 July 2026Check the current ICP or GDRFA record
Review the final settlement
Check salary, leave, gratuity or scheme contributions, notice and deductions before signing a receipt, release or cancellation acknowledgement.
Complete the work-permit step
For ordinary MOHRE-regulated employment, the employer normally completes the work-permit cancellation or transfer process first.
Complete residence cancellation or status change
ICP generally handles federal-emirate residence services, while GDRFA handles Dubai. The current service and residence category determine the exact process.
Check dependants, insurance and the next employer
Dependent residence, medical coverage, bank products and a new work permit can have separate deadlines and requirements.
Do not rely on one universal grace period. Check the cancellation document and current ICP or GDRFA status for the specific residence category.