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Reminder: Expired UAE visit visa deadline fast approaching

Holders of expired visit visas have till September 11 to leave without any fines

Published: August 26, 2020 12:46 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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The deadline to leave the UAE is fast approaching for visit visa holders, whose visa expired after March 1. — Visit visa holders have a month from August 11 to exit the UAE without paying any fines. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Visit visa holders had been given a month from August 11 to exit the UAE without paying fines. — Read the announcement here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1597133949345 Image Credit: Gulf News

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The announcement was in line with the UAE Cabinet's decisions. — The ICA had shared details of the announcement through their social media accounts. Image Credit: Gulf News

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GDRFA had also shared the same announcement on its social media channels. — GDRFA had also shared the same announcement on its social media channels. Image Credit: Gulf News

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ICA is the authority which issues visas for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. — Image Credit: Gulf News

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Overstaying fines If you fail to leave the UAE, you will have to pay overstay fines after September 11, 2020. — What are the overstay fines for visit or tourist visas? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Overstay fines for visit or tourist visa — Overstaying your visit visa can lead to a heavy penalty. Image Credit:

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Expired residence visa — Residence visa holders had up to November 17 to exit the UAE. Image Credit: Gulf News

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the grace period extension runs from August 18 to November 17 — The grace period is for all violators with visas expired before March 1. Image Credit: Gulf News

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the initiative covers all violators of the entry and residency law — You will not face any difficulties if you wish to re-enter the UAE later. Image Credit: Gulf News

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This deadline and provision is only for those expired residence visa holders who are leaving the UAE. — Image Credit: Gulf News

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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. — Hotline for visa queries - 800 453. Image Credit: Gulf News

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