Can You Leave the UAE on a Cancelled Visa If Your Ejari Is Still Active?

Your job in Dubai has ended and your visa has been cancelled and you are looking to leave the country for that reason? Your family (wife and children) are staying for a few more weeks to close the house, so you must be worried about “If I haven’t cancelled the Ejari yet, will I be allowed to leave the UAE?“

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Here is an answer for you in simple words that will end your worries, and you will be able to leave the country.

Can you leave the country after your visa is canceled?

Yes! If:

Your visa has been officially cancelled
You are currently in the grace period (usually 30 days)
You have no fines, debts, or police cases in your name
Your utility bills (such as DEWA) have been paid

Then you can easily leave the UAE, even if your Ejari is active.

Is it necessary to cancel the Ejari?

It is not necessary to cancel the lease unless:

No legal disputes or cases should be registered
Rent should be paid
Utility bills should be clear
Telecom companies’ loan is paid

A lease is simply a rental contract. It does not affect your immigration status, so it does not pose any problems for you. So, if your family is still living in the house, you can leave the country without canceling the Ejari. Must pause telecom services and cancel it before leaving country on your registered name.

What is a grace period?

When your visa is canceled, the government gives you a 30-day grace period (sometimes 28). During this time, you can leave the country without any fines, and you don’t need an “exit permit” unless your employer specifically requests one. Your flight must be within the grace period or it will be delayed further.

But if your wife and children are staying in the UAE for a few more weeks, there are certain conditions that must be met.

Their visas should still be valid
If their visas have also been cancelled, they should also leave the country within their grace period
Utility services (DEWA, internet) can be kept active, but bills must be paid on time.

Please note that if you were their sponsor, their visas may have expired along with yours. Therefore, you should confirm with Immigration or ICP Smart Services.