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Leaving the UAE for more than 6 months (residence cancellation)
Absenting yourself from the UAE for more than 6 consecutive months which automatically voids a residence visa under UAE law
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Residence visa is automatically cancelled; re-entry requires a new visa application and associated costs
Why this rule exists
Residence visas are granted for active residents; prolonged absence is treated as abandonment of residency
How to avoid
Return to the UAE at least once every 6 months or obtain a special permit to maintain residency
Source: ICP Visa & Residency Services