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Power of Attorney to Cancel a Visa in the UAE: What the Deed Must Say
A power of attorney to cancel a visa is a signed deed that names a person you trust to deal with the visa cancellation for you when you cannot attend yourself. Our lawyers and legal consultants draft and handle it in house, and we take it through ratification before a notary public.
Call +971 55 564 0358 to tell us what your agent needs to do.
Whether the authority accepts the deed is decided by the body that receives it. We cannot state any immigration rule here, so we draft the deed to name the act clearly and you confirm the visa steps with the authority concerned.
Power of attorney to cancel a visa: what it is for
You may be abroad, ill, or unable to take time off. The deed lets your agent act in your name for the cancellation only, if that is all you name.
The deed needs to say what the agent may do. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, Article 871 says an agency written in general terms gives only acts of management. Article 870(1) says any act beyond management and preservation needs a special agency that names the act. So we name the visa cancellation in plain words instead of leaving it to a general deed.
Power of attorney to cancel a visa requirements
Before we draft, we need to know four things:
- Who you are, and who your agent will be.
- Which visa the deed is about, and which authority will receive the deed.
- Exactly what the agent may do, for example sign, submit and collect documents for the cancellation.
- Whether the deed will be used inside the UAE or sent abroad.
The notary public checks identity from an ID card, passport or other official State document. The deed is in Arabic. Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 requires a foreign language document to have an Arabic translation by a certified translator, with both versions signed. We draft it in Arabic and English side by side, which is common practice.
Power of attorney to cancel a visa documents required
Bring these:
- Your ID card or passport, as the identity document.
- Your agent’s ID card or passport.
- The details of the visa the deed is about, as shown on your own paperwork.
- The name of the authority that will receive the deed.
- If you are signing for a company, proof of your authority to sign.
We check every document before the appointment. For a full list of what to bring, see our power of attorney documents checklist.
Talk to us
Call or WhatsApp +971 55 564 0358, or email info@poaindubai.ae.
Power of attorney to cancel a visa procedure
- Call or WhatsApp us and tell us what the agent must do.
- We draft the deed in Arabic and English and send it for your approval.
- We check your documents and book the notary appointment.
- We attend the appointment with you. Ratification is carried out before a notary public, who checks your ID, reads the document out and ratifies it.
- You give the ratified deed to your agent.
If the deed goes abroad, it is ratified here and attested by MOFAIC, and the receiving country decides what else it needs. See power of attorney attestation in Dubai for the attestation step.
Power of attorney to cancel a visa fees
Government fees and our own charge are separate. The table shows the official figures; Dubai Courts publishes its own fees, so confirm the amount with the office that ratifies your deed.
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notarising a general or special power of attorney (federal) | AED 100 per party | Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024 |
| Same, with a private notary on the federal schedule | AED 130 per party | Same resolution, up to 30% added |
| Notarising a translation in the instrument (federal) | AED 50 per page | Same resolution |
| MOFAIC attestation, personal document | AED 150 | MOFAIC |
| MOFAIC attestation, commercial document | AED 2,000 | MOFAIC |
The federal figures are not the Dubai Courts fee. MOFAIC fees apply only if the deed is attested for use abroad. Our own charge is quoted on enquiry, before any work starts. For more figures, see power of attorney cost in Dubai.
Power of attorney to cancel a visa: processing time
Dubai Courts does not publish a processing time that we can quote, and we do not promise one. Ask us when you send your details and we will tell you what to expect for your case.
Cancelling the power of attorney later
A power of attorney ends when the work is done, when its term expires, or on the death or loss of capacity of you or your agent (Article 897). If you want to end it sooner, read how to cancel a power of attorney in Dubai. For a visa linked to family, see power of attorney for visa application.
Frequently asked questions
How much does power of attorney to cancel a visa cost?
The federal notary fee is AED 100 per party, or AED 130 per party with a private notary on the federal schedule. Dubai Courts has its own fees, so the amount is confirmed with the office that ratifies the deed. Our own charge is quoted before any work starts.
How long does power of attorney to cancel a visa take?
We cannot give a fixed time, and no official figure is published for this. Send us your details and we will tell you what to expect.
What documents are required for power of attorney to cancel a visa?
You need your ID card or passport, your agent’s ID card or passport, and the details of the visa. A company signer also brings proof of authority. See our documents checklist.
Can power of attorney to cancel a visa be done online?
Sometimes. The Ministry of Justice runs a digital power of attorney service, and the notary can use IT tools instead of a visit. Whether this suits your case depends on the authority. See online power of attorney notarisation.
Next step
Call +971 55 564 0358, WhatsApp us or email info@poaindubai.ae. Tell us what your agent needs to do and which authority will receive the document, and we will tell you which power of attorney you need, what to bring and what the official fees are.
Our office is in the Jebel Ali area, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Monday to Thursday, 9:00 to 18:00. Friday, 9:00 to 12:00. Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00. Sunday, closed.