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COVID-19: UAE visa cancelled? These are your options

Coronavirus: Cancelled visa holders can follow these steps to change visa status

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Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor, Living in UAE Editor
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1/18
What are your options if your visa was cancelled due to job loss?
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2/18
The fine waiver and visa extension announcements made by UAE authorities were valid for expired UAE visas. Read the latest clarification from UAE authorities here: https://gulfnews.com/1.71989481
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3/18
Cancelled visas are not included, when it comes to visa extension or fine waivers. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1590932865254
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4/18
Option 1: Get a new employment visa
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5/18
In such cases, you can put your family visa on hold: https://gulfnews.com/1.1591019918971
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6/18
How long is the grace period, after a visa is cancelled?
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7/18
The grace period depends on when your work permit was cancelled.
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8/18
From the day your work permit is cancelled, you get 28 days to either exit the country or change your visa status.
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9/18
Option 2: Apply for a visit visa
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10/18
You would need to apply for a visit visa for yourself as well as your dependents.
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11/18
How can I apply for a visit visa during COVID-19?
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12/18
Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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13/18
Documents needed: passport copy
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14/18
Cost of a 100-day visit visa is around Dh2,200.
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15/18
You will receive your visa within two days.
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16/18
Option 3: Exit the country
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17/18
What are the visa overstay fines?
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18/18
Fines are calculated as Dh125 for the first day and Dh25 for every day after that.
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