COVID-19: Expired UAE residence visa – grace period clarified

How does the amendment of visa decisions affect you? UPDATE: Amer centres clarified on July 15, that the grace period rules have been updated. Read the latest update here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1594826204142

Amer centres clarified the application of the three-month grace peiod.

Your grace period will depend on the date of your visa expiry.

Depending on when you can start applying for renewal, your grace period would vary.

For visas expired from March 1-April: Start applying from July 12.

Grace period ends: October 12

For visas expired from May 1-June: Start applying from August 10.

Grace period ends: November 10

For visas expired from July 1- July 11: Start applying from September 10.

Grace period ends: December 10

Grace period for all visit and tourist visa ends August 12.

You can apply for a new visa or leave the country before this date to avoid paying any overstay fines.

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