The 3 Documents You Must Prepare
IFZA Visa Cancellation Document Checklist
- End of Service Entitlement Form — Signed by the visa holder AND the General Manager/authorised signatory. Must be on company letterhead with company stamp. Must follow IFZA's official template exactly — no custom versions.
- Passport Copies for All Visa Holders — Clear colour copies, full spread (both pages), valid for more than 6 months, in PDF format. Blurry or cropped copies will be rejected.
- Dependent Visa Cancellation (if applicable) — If the visa holder sponsors dependents (spouse, children), all dependent visas must be cancelled or put on hold via the AMER centre before the sponsor's visa cancellation can proceed.
This is the most common delay. If the visa holder has sponsored family members on their IFZA visa, those dependent visas must be cancelled or placed on hold at an AMER centre before IFZA will accept the sponsor's cancellation request. Don't submit the main visa cancellation first — it will be rejected.
Cost — Inside vs Outside UAE Cancellation
| Cancellation Type | Cost (AED) | When It Applies |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Country Cancellation | 750 | Visa holder is currently inside the UAE and visa is still valid |
| Outside Country Cancellation | 1,500 | Visa holder is currently outside the UAE |
If the visa expired while the visa holder was outside the UAE and the member is now back in the UAE — the cancellation must still be submitted as an outside country cancellation at AED 1,500, not AED 750. The classification is based on where the visa holder was when the visa expired, not where they are now.
How to Submit — IFZA's Direct Portal
IFZA visa cancellation requests are submitted through their Direct Immigration Service Letters Request portal. Here's the process:
Step 1: Access the IFZA Direct Immigration Service Letters Request form.
Step 2: Select "Visa Cancellation" from the Letters/Documents Required dropdown.
Step 3: Enter your company details — exact company name as per trade licence and trade licence number. Incorrect names cause delays.
Step 4: Add the employee/member details for the visa holder being cancelled.
Step 5: Upload the End of Service form, passport copies, and payment proof.
Step 6: Submit. You'll receive a quotation immediately at your registered email address.
Step 7: Make payment and upload proof using the provided link.
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The End of Service Entitlement Form — Getting It Right
This is the document that causes the most rejections. IFZA is strict about the format:
Must use IFZA's official template. Don't create your own version — download and use the template IFZA provides. Custom formats are rejected.
Must be on company letterhead. The company's name, address, and licence number must appear on the letterhead.
Must be signed by both parties. The visa holder AND the General Manager (or authorised signatory) must both sign the form.
Must bear the company stamp. The official company stamp must be applied.
One form per visa holder. If you're cancelling multiple visas, each visa holder needs their own End of Service form.
The 60-Day Licence Rule
IFZA will only process a visa cancellation if one of two conditions is met:
1. Your trade licence is valid for more than 60 days. If the licence expires in less than 60 days, IFZA won't initiate the cancellation — they need enough time to process it before the licence expires.
2. All liquidation requirements and payment have been submitted. If you're closing the company, IFZA accepts visa cancellation requests alongside the liquidation package — even if the licence has less than 60 days remaining.
💡 Planning to liquidate? Submit the visa cancellation request and liquidation audit report together. This avoids the 60-day licence validity issue and keeps the closure process moving. Liquidation report from AED 1,499.
After Visa Cancellation — What's Next?
Once the visa is cancelled, the visa holder must either exit the UAE within 30 days or change status to another valid visa. IFZA then requires exit proof before proceeding with establishment card and licence cancellation. Read: IFZA exit proof requirements →
The full closure sequence: visa cancellation → exit/change of status → exit proof submitted → establishment card cancelled → liquidation report submitted → licence cancelled → CT deregistration filed.
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Written & Reviewed by Nithin — FTA-Registered Tax Agent (TRN: 104218042400003)
Based on IFZA's official visa cancellation requirements and Direct Immigration Service Letters Request portal as of April 2026.