Visa violators to pay hefty new penalties

Dubai: With the amnesty period ending yesterday, violators of the UAE residency law will now face strict action and penalties, Gulf News has learnt.

Sources told Gulf News that illegals will pay hefty fines and will also face deportation. They said as per new rules to be introduced soon, violators will not only face fines for each day of overstay but also administration fees from Dh2,000 to Dh10,000 depending on the period they overstay.

The rule will be applicable to those who overstay after the expiry of their residence, visit, tourist, transit, visit and mission visas.

Earlier, violators of residence permits had to pay Dh100 per day for overstaying in the country. But they could pay less fines in case they were unable to pay the full amount. But with the imposition of the new rule, they will have to pay the original fine and also face deportation.