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How do I cancel a freelance or partner residence visa in a UAE free zone?

Asked by Anonymous·Jun 26, 2026·1 answers
I hold a residence visa sponsored through a free-zone freelance permit and I'm closing it down.

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A free-zone residence visa — freelancer permit or partner/investor visa — is generally cancelled through that free zone's own authority, not MOHRE (residency side via ICP or, in Dubai, GDRFA). You or the company initiate the cancellation with passport, Emirates ID, visa file, and any licence or establishment-card details; a free-zone licence or company may need addressing alongside the visa. A grace period normally follows before you must exit or change status. Each free zone sets its own steps, so confirm with your authority and keep the cancellation confirmation as departure evidence. Full step-by-step guide: Cancelling a UAE residence visa. For full wind-downs, compare verified UAE lawyers on LEXAI.
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