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Visa Renewal & Cancellation

Renew before fines start, cancel cleanly when someone leaves — both done right.

Quick answer: UAE residence visas must be renewed before expiry; after expiry a grace period applies (typically 30 days for employment residence, up to 6 months for some categories) before daily fines begin. Cancellation requires the sponsor to file through MOHRE (labour) and ICP (residence) in the correct order. Al Karam types and processes both, checks fines, and handles medical, insurance and Emirates ID for renewals.

Renewal is a full mini-chain: labour contract renewal (for employees), medical fitness, health insurance renewal, ILOE check, Emirates ID renewal and residence stamping. We run it as one package and — for our regular clients — we track expiries in advance so the renewal starts before deadlines, not after fines.

Cancellation done wrong is expensive: cancel immigration before labour, or leave ILOE and fines unsettled, and the file jams. We sequence it correctly (labour → immigration), obtain the cancellation papers your employee needs, and confirm the file is genuinely clear.

Documents required

Missing something? Send what you have on WhatsApp — we confirm exactly what's needed for your case before you spend anything.

How it works

  1. Fine & status check — We check the file for fines, absconding flags or blocks first.
  2. Labour stage — Contract renewal or labour cancellation via MOHRE.
  3. Medical & insurance — Fitness test and insurance renewal (renewals only).
  4. Immigration stage — ICP residence renewal or cancellation.
  5. Confirmation — Renewed visa + Emirates ID delivered, or clean cancellation confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the grace period after UAE visa expiry?

It varies by visa type — commonly 30 days for employment residence and longer for certain categories. After grace, daily overstay fines apply. Send us your visa copy on WhatsApp and we confirm your exact deadline.

Can I renew my visa if I have fines?

Fines must be settled during the process. We calculate them upfront so there are no surprises, and process payment with the renewal.

How is a residence visa cancelled properly?

For employees: MOHRE labour cancellation first, then ICP residence cancellation. The person then has a grace period to exit or change status. We provide the stamped confirmations.

Can I cancel my visa while outside the UAE?

Yes — out-of-country cancellation is possible with the sponsor's cooperation. We process it and send confirmation.

Do you track renewals for companies?

Yes — that is one of our core services. We maintain expiry records for your entire staff and start renewals before deadlines automatically.

Get it done today

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