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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

Published: June 06, 2020 18:37 Last updated: June 11, 2020 18:46 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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UAE visa holder — What are your options if your visa was cancelled due to job loss? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — 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 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — Cancelled visas are not included, when it comes to visa extension or fine waivers. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1590932865254 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — Option 1: Get a new employment visa Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — In such cases, you can put your family visa on hold: https://gulfnews.com/1.1591019918971 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — How long is the grace period, after a visa is cancelled? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — The grace period depends on when your work permit was cancelled. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — From the day your work permit is cancelled, you get 28 days to either exit the country or change your visa status. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — Option 2: Apply for a visit visa Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — You would need to apply for a visit visa for yourself as well as your dependents. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — How can I apply for a visit visa during COVID-19? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — Documents needed: passport copy Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — Cost of a 100-day visit visa is around Dh2,200. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — You will receive your visa within two days. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — Option 3: Exit the country Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — What are the visa overstay fines? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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UAE visa holder — Fines are calculated as Dh125 for the first day and Dh25 for every day after that. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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