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Expired residence visas: Deadline to leave the UAE extended to November 17

An additional three-month grace period announced by authorities for exit without ban

Published: August 17, 2020 12:53 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Expired residence visa holders would have up to November 17 to exit the UAE — The ICA made the announcement on August 17. Image Credit:

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The grace period extension runs from August 18 to November 17 and includes all violators with visas expired before March 1. — The extension runs from August 18 to November 17. Image Credit:

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Those exiting the UAE will not be banned from entering the country. — The initiative covers all violators of entry and residency law. Image Credit:

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This deadline and provision is only for those leaving the UAE. — The deadline is to exit the UAE. Image Credit:

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Expired visit visa - The deadline was extended for one month from August 11, 2020. — Read the announcement regarding expired visit visas here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1597068484385 Image Credit:

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Step 1: Obtain your passport or outpass. Step 2: Buy your one-way ticket out of the UAE. Step 3: Arrive at the airport well in advance on your date of departure. — Process for leaving the UAE Image Credit:

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If you are leaving from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah airports, you must arrive at the airport six hours before the flight. — Depending on the airport you may need to report six hours before your flight. Image Credit:

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If you are leaving from Dubai Airport, you must visit the deportation centre at the Civil Aviation Security Centre near Terminal 2, 48 hours before your flight. — For Dubai airport, you would need to report to the deportation centre 48 hours before your flight. Image Credit:

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The deportation centre is located right before Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport. — Location of Dubai Deportation Centre Image Credit:

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Directions to Dubai Deportation Centre — The centre is right before Gate 3 of Dubai Airport. Image Credit:

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At the centre, you will need to speak with the immigration officer, who will do an eye and fingerprint scan. — Process at the centre Image Credit:

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Hotline If you have any queries regarding the grace period and how it applies to your case, you can call the dedicated toll free number 800453. Timings: Everyday from 8am till 10pm, except on holidays. — Hotline for queries - 800453 Image Credit:

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