Dubai PRO Services - Cancellation exceptions of residence visa for people who have exhausted six month period outside UAE.

Cancellation of Residence Visa for people who have exhausted six month period outside UAE or Exceptions to the expiry-if-outside-the-UAE-for-6-months rule

We PRO Company can apply for an endorsement from DNRD (Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department). Valid documentary evidence will have to be provided such as medical certificate/hospital admission records, or specific documents required by DNRD. It is better to apply a week prior to expiry of six month period. Usually, this is called In-Pass, and is granted to people who have genuine issues beyond their control, such as those cited below.

Exception to the rule:

There are only some exact exceptions to this rule, such as those mentioned below:

Foreign companion of a UAE national, if she is on his sponsorship.

Maid/ Domestic helpers accompanying a national, who is studying abroad, or undergoing medical treatment abroad.

Expatriates travelling overseas for medical management, provided, they are sent by the UAE government department, or work for a government department. In any case, a medical statement with approval from the UAE Health Ministry or Medical Services of the UAE Armed Forces, or UAE Police is required.

Employees of diplomatic and consular missions in the UAE , and domestic helpers accompanying them.

Expatriates employed in the UAE Public Sector, based outside the UAE, as part of their job or Duty, or are being sent overseas for training purposes. Expatriate students based in UAE,  but studying overseas as part of their course.

Whatever, the case may be, the best way out, is to contact the relevant UAE Immigration Authority, prior to entering the UAE, so as to avoid any issues when re-entering the country.