How do I cancel a dependent or family member's residence visa in the UAE?

As the sponsor, you cancel a dependent's UAE residence visa through the same residency authority that issued it: ICP for most emirates, or GDRFA for Dubai-issued visas. The request is made via the ICP or GDRFA smart app or website (or an approved typing/Amer centre), using the sponsor's and the dependent's passport and Emirates ID details and the dependent's visa file number. Each dependent—spouse, child, or other sponsored relative—has their own residence file, so cancellations are processed per person. Because the dependent's residency is tied to yours, your own status can affect theirs; if the sponsor's visa is cancelled, dependents generally must be cancelled or moved to a new sponsor as well. A grace period normally applies after cancellation before they must exit or switch status. Keep the cancellation confirmation for each dependent as proof at departure. Confirm the current procedure and documents on the official ICP or GDRFA channel, as steps are updated periodically. For complex family situations—custody, separated parents, or stalled cancellations—compare verified UAE immigration lawyers on LEXAI.