Service Details

Cancellation of Work Permits and Employment Contracts

This service is provided by the Ministry to employers wishing to cancel work permits of their employees.

Payment of any fines incurred by reason of late issuance or non-renewal of work permits (if any). Unused work permits are excluded.

An official statement issued by the establishment confirming that the worker's rights, dues and entitlements have been fully satisfied.

Employee's signature indicating their agreement to cancellation, and acknowledging receipt of all labor dues. Excluded from this rule are employees who are overseas, deceased, suffering from contagious diseases or employees who have been administratively canceled, after being removed from the Identity, Nationality, Customs and Port Security System.

2 working days

Business Centers commission is capped at 72 dirhams
Except for federal charges, the service is free of charge via MOHRE's website and smart app.
*Please note that the fees shown above do not include tax and collection charges.

Cancellation of Work Permits and Employment Contracts

Procedural

Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.
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The customer will be notified once the request has been completed. Applicants can follow up on their applications by:

Ministry-issued cancellation request form
Attach relevant documents according to the type of cancellation:
- Cancellation of a worker outside the country: Residence visa details
- Cancellation of the work permit/visa for workers with contagious diseases: medical fitness form (unfit)
- Cancellation of an electronic work permit for a deceased worker upon receipt of a death certificate from the relevant authority
- Cancellation of the initial approval of a used work permit: both parties must sign the cancellation form
- Cancellation of the initial approval of an unused work permit: the cancellation form must include the employer's signature only
- Cancellation of electronic work permits: both parties must sign the cancellation form
Cancellation of a worker's residence visa/records following an administrative deportation: Residence visa details