COVID-19: UAE residence visa expiry rule amended. Here's the latest updated information
If your visa expired after March, you have until October 10 to renew
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The rules around grace period for expired residence visas have been amended.
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The grace period has now been standardised.
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All residence visa holders, whose visa expired after March 2020, have until October 10 to renew their visas.
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If, alternatively, you wish to leave the country, you would need to cancel your visa before October 10, 2020.
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The grace period would depend on the date of cancellation, and mentioned clearly on your visa cancellation paper.
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You would need to exit the country within the grace period.
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