All UAE expats exempted from visa fines

The amnesty includes residency violators and those who violated entry and visa permits, including absconders from their sponsors, and violators of employment contracts and labour cards if the violation occurs before March 1, 2020.

Violators will not benefit from these exemptions if they wish to adjust their status to another visa like employment/residence/investor and stay in the UAE.


The amnesty includes all illegal residents and visitors who want to leave the country. They will be waived from fines for Identity card and from departure fees, cancelation of permits and renewal of labour permits. These categories can re-enter the country if they get new employment contracts.

All visa violators will be exempt from fines during a grace period of three months, starting from May 18.

People with entry or residency permits that expired before March 1, 2020, will not have to pay fines.

The presidential order includes full waiver of fines for people with expired entry or residency permits willing to leave the country after May 18 - this grace period will last for another three months.

The order includes waiver of fines on expired Emirates ID and labour work permits.

No Ban: the decision will not prevent the beneficiary from returning to the country when he or she meets the necessary conditions. 

Expats can register at the FAIC portal to avail of the grace period that shall start on May 18 up to three months.

Frequently Asked Questions on Visa, ID, Vehicle Registration, Rent...

Q: How can I currently renew my expired Tourist/Visit Visa? What is the legal status of individuals with expired visas in the UAE? Will I have to pay fines on expired visas?
A: All visit visas are extended until December 31, 2020 and there are no fines for any of the categories, with the need for the holders of visit visas of all kinds to coordinate with the embassy of their countries to facilitate their departure.

Q: How do I renew my residence permit if it expired after 1st of March 2020? Are there any fines imposed on expired residence permits?
A: Residence permit has been extended to all holders and there is no need for renewal in effect until the end of 2020, with exemption from delay penalties.

Q: Is Emirates ID renewal currently suspended for expired ID cards? Are there any fines in case of not renewing?
A: Emirates ID has been extended to all holders and there is no need for renewal in effect until the end of 2020, with exemption from delay penalties.

Q: How much does the Corona virus test cost?
A: Customer can conduct corona virus test at the centers that were declared for a fee, except For elderly, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases, and people of determination.

Q: How can I renew my vehicle registration card? Do I need to get my vehicle inspected?
A: Customer can renew vehicle registration card through Ministry of Interior smart channels without the need to conduct a technical examination and pay violations, with the need to obtain valid vehicle insurance.

Q: How can I renew my driving license? Do I need to conduct an eye test?
A: Customer can renew driver's license through Ministry of Interior smart channels without the need to conduct eye test to be valid for one year and in case of providing eye test, the license will be renewed for a period of 10 years.

Q: Which entity can provide support to people who has difficulties in paying housing rent (and aid in general)?
A: Customer can obtain social support through Ministry of Community Development smart channels, in accordance with the Social Security Law.

Q: What are marriage procedures at the moment?
A:Customer can request for marriage service through Ministry of Justice smart channels and its courts in the Emirate of Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah.

Q: What is the status of UAE residents who are currently outside the country, How and when can they return to UAE?

A: Customer can visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation website and register in "Residents Tawajudi" service, to request to return to the United Arab Emirates.

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