If your UAE visa expired during the coronavirus-related restrictions, there are extensions and fine waivers that have been announced by UAE authorities.
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To know how you can check which announcement applies to you, read our detailed guide here: gulfnews.com/1.1590411070134
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What about cancelled visas?
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Gulf News readers wrote in to the newspaper asking for a clarification on cancelled visas.
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According to Amer centres, the amnesty does not include cancelled visas as well as visas for newborn babies inside the UAE.
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The response was based on the instructions by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).
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For cancelled visas, Amer centres advised individuals to either leave the UAE or change their visa status.
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Overstay fines would be applicable in the cases of cancelled visas.
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Calculation of overstay fines.
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Check your visa validity here: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/SmartChannels_Th/StatusInquiry_New.aspx
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You can also raise your queries directly with Amer centres.
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