Service Details

Cancellation of a Domestic Worker's Employment Contract (Inside or Outside of the Country)

A service provided by the Ministry to employers wishing to cancel employment contracts for domestic workers inside or outside the country.

1
Log in with the username and password or use UAE Pass
2
Submit a work permit cancellation request (cancellation of entry permit) through one of the service delivery channels
3
Payment of prescribed federal fees
4
The application will be forwarded electronically to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security for verification of compliance
5
Shortfalls will be reported to the customer for completion
6
Approvals or rejections will be communicated to the customer via text message and e-mail
7
The cancellation document will be sent to the employer via email

1 working day

All Emirates except the Emirate of Dubai: 65 dirhams
The Emirate of Dubai - Inside the country: 85.75 dirhams
The Emirate of Dubai - Outside the country: 185.75 dirhams
Business centers charge a maximum commission of 72 dirhams
The service is provided free of charge through the Ministry's website or application (only government fees are applicable)
*Please note that the fees shown above do not include tax and collection charges

Cancellation of Work Permits and Employment Contracts

Procedural

The customer will be notified once the request has been completed. Applicants can follow up on their applications by:

A copy of the employer's passport, addition containing the unified number page of the citizen employer
Passport copy of the employer, resident, investor, or diplomat
The valid residence visa of the resident employer / investor
Passport copy of the domestic worker
ID card of the domestic worker
A valid original ID card for GCC employers, residents, and investors, or a special identification card for diplomatic employees is required
The employer’s valid original ID card