COVID-19: Additional 30-day grace period for UAE visit visa

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced the opportunity for visit and tourist visa holders to apply for an extension on their grace period. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.72635707

Read the earlier announcement by the ICA, announcing the one-month grace period for visit and tourist visa holders to exit the UAE here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1594454860245

After the grace period ends on August 12, visa holder would have the chance to avail of a 30-day extension.

The process for applying for the extension has not yet been announced.

This decision does not apply to visit or tourist visas issued by Dubai.

Overstay fines will be implemented if the visa holder does not exit the country within the grace period.

Overstay fines for visit visa