Find out how long expats are allowed to stay in UAE after visa expiry or cancellation

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (UAE ICP) has identified at least seven categories of people that are allowed to stay in the UAE for three to six months, after the expiry or cancellation of their residency visas.

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The UAE ICP explained that there are five categories of people that are allowed to stay for six months after the expiry of their residency as per the rules and regulations effective from October 3, 2022.

Three months stay

Expats with two categories of visas are allowed to stay for 3 months after expiry or cancellation of their visas.

They included:

Normally, expats are allowed to stay in the UAE from 30 to 60 days after cancellation or expiry of their residence visas.

Six month entry rule

UAE residents whose residence visa expired as a result of staying outside the country for more than six months for study, work or medial treatment, can apply for a permit to enter the UAE.

To apply for a permit to enter the UAE by a resident staying outside the UAE for over 6 months, the applicant must: