Relocating From the UAE? Don't Leave Money on the Table.
Get a personalized departure checklist, penalty calculator, and ready-to-send letter templates. Everything you need to leave the UAE without losing your deposit.
Free checklist · Paid toolkit from $39 · Takes 2 minutes
Leaving the UAE without a plan costs thousands.
AED 20,000+
Average lease break penalty for a 2-bedroom in Dubai
AED 50/day
Overstay fine after your visa grace period expires
AED 5,000+
Pet relocation costs if you leave it to the last minute
ExpatClear helps you avoid surprise costs and missed deadlines.
Everything you need, in one place
Personalized Checklist
Every task in the right order, based on YOUR situation. Renter, car owner, pet parent, kids in school — we cover it all.
Penalty Calculator
See exactly what breaking your lease costs — and how to reduce it. Know your numbers before you negotiate.
Letter Templates
6 ready-to-send letters: lease termination, school withdrawal, employer resignation, DEWA disconnection, bank closure, pet export request.
What your checklist covers
Every category of your departure, organized and prioritized.
Housing & Lease
Early termination notice, deposit recovery, Ejari/Tawtheeq cancellation, final utility bills
Visa & Immigration
Grace periods by visa type, GDRFA process, overstay fine calculation, exit timing
Vehicle
RTA deregistration, export certificate, Salik closure, outstanding fines clearance
Pets
MOCCAE export permit, microchip verification, rabies timeline, airline cargo booking
Schools
Withdrawal notice periods, transfer certificates, fee refund eligibility
Employment
Resignation letter, notice periods, gratuity calculation, experience certificate
Banking
Account closure process, credit card settlement, standing order cancellation
Telecom
Etisalat/du contract termination, device installment balance, number porting
Utilities
DEWA/ADDC final bill, security deposit refund, disconnection timeline
Documents
Police clearance certificate, salary certificate, attestation requirements
How it works
Tell us your situation
A 2-minute form about your housing, visa, car, pets, and more. No account needed.
Get your free checklist
Instantly receive a personalized task list with priorities and estimated timelines.
Unlock the full toolkit
Step-by-step instructions, penalty calculator, letter templates, and government links.
Built for your situation
Whether you're a single professional or a family of five, your checklist is built for you.
Renting a 2BR in Dubai Marina, have a car and a dog, employment visa
14 tasks·3 weeks estimated
Biggest risk: AED 16,000 lease penalty
Family of 4 in Abu Dhabi, kids in school, company closing
18 tasks·5 weeks estimated
Biggest risk: losing a term of school fees
Single professional in JLT, no car, no pets, already resigned
8 tasks·10 days estimated
Biggest risk: AED 50/day overstay fine
Simple, transparent pricing
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- Personalized checklist
- Task names & descriptions
- Priority & time estimates
Full Toolkit
$39
One-time payment
- Everything in Free
- Step-by-step instructions
- Penalty calculator
- 6 letter templates
- Government portal links
Frequently asked questions
No. ExpatClear provides general relocation information based on publicly available UAE government guidelines. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional.
Our calculations are based on standard UAE tenancy law (Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007, Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2010) and current GDRFA regulations. Actual penalties depend on your specific contract terms.
No. Your form data is processed in real-time and not saved to any database. We don’t create accounts or store personal details.
The templates are professionally written starting points. We recommend reviewing and personalizing them with your specific details (contract numbers, dates, names) before sending.
The $39 Full Toolkit includes AI-generated step-by-step instructions for every task, a penalty calculator showing exact lease break and visa costs, 6 ready-to-send letter templates, direct links to every government portal, and a downloadable PDF report.
Typically 2–6 weeks depending on your situation. Lease notice periods (60–90 days) are usually the longest timeline. Your personalized checklist shows the optimal sequence.
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