Losing your UAE work visa? Here's how to avoid dependent overstay fines
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, their residency visa — and any dependent visas linked to it — are affected. Children's visas are legally tied to their sponsoring parent, meaning once that visa is cancelled or expires, so do the dependent visas. However, parents do not need to withdraw their children from school immediately. Several legal pathways exist to help families retain lawful stay during employment transitions, while ensuring children's education continues without disruption.
Under UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, Article 54(3), a dependent's residency cannot outlast that of the sponsor. Once a parent's visa ends, so does the child's — regardless of the printed expiry. According to Article 11 of Federal Decree-Law No. (29) of 2021, families must either regularise their status or exit the country within a set grace period. For most workers, this period is 30 days. Overstaying beyond this period invites daily fines of AED 50.
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Before cancelling your own visa, you must first cancel the dependent visas. UAE immigration rules do allow for some flexibility. Parents have the option to transfer sponsorship to the spouse, request a short-term visa hold, or — in rare cases — apply for student visas for older children.
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Option 1: Transfer Sponsorship to Spouse
If the other parent, usually the mother, holds a valid UAE employment visa, she can sponsor the children independently.
Eligibility:
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Minimum monthly salary: AED 4,000–6,000 (varies by emirate)
Valid tenancy contract
Attested documents: marriage and birth certificates, salary certificate
Once approved, the children's visas are moved under the mother's residency. This is a long-term option, as long as her job and visa remain valid.
Option 2: Request a Visa Hold (60 Days Maximum)
Parents with a new job offer may pause the cancellation of their children's visas for up to 60 days. This option is only available if both the sponsor's and the children's visas have at least three months' validity remaining.
Requirements:
Submit visa hold application before visa cancellation
Offer letter from new employer
Labour cancellation documents from current employer
AED 2,500 refundable deposit + AED 141 processing fee
Passports, Emirates IDs, valid dependent visas
Attested marriage and birth certificates
This option is available through GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates) and allows children to legally stay enrolled in school during the transition.
Important:
This option is not available after visa expiry or during the grace period.
Option 3: Student Visa (Rare for School Children)
Some schools licensed to sponsor may request student visas for enrolled children. This is usually granted only for older students and depends entirely on approval from UAE immigration authorities.
Limitations:
Not commonly approved for school-aged children
Requires formal cooperation from the school
Subject to GDRFA or ICP discretion
Managing the Grace Period
After visa cancellation, a grace period of up to 30 days applies (longer in certain categories). During this time, parents should explore one of the following:
Secure a new job and begin visa transfer process
Apply for visa hold (if eligible)
Shift to a visit visa (may require exiting UAE briefly)
Apply for investor visa (if starting a business)
All these options require forward planning. Once the grace period ends, daily overstay fines begin and may harm future visa approvals.
One-Year Student Visa for 18+ Young Adults
Students aged 18+ who've completed school or university can apply for a one-year renewable student visa.
Key Features:
Cost: AED 100
No bank deposit needed from parents
Requires attested graduation certificate
Can be renewed once
Allows the student to sponsor family in some cases
This visa is not available for younger school children but gives adult students more independence.
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