UAE offers 2-month amnesty for residence visa violators to update status, exit

In a significant development, the United Arab Emirates, Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced that residence visa violators will be given a two-month grace period to waive their



fines.

The two-month grace period initiative starting from September 1, 2024, will allow those with expired or cancelled residence visas to regularise their status or leave the country without incurring financial penalties.