UAE Visa Amnesty 2024: Complete Guide to Process, Eligibility, and Application
If you have stayed longer than your visa allows in the UAE and are unsure how to fix it, don’t worry! The UAE government has shared clear steps to help you. You can either fix your visa and stay in the UAE or leave without paying fines.
For many people in the UAE, overstaying their visas has made life difficult. They face big fines and worry about being forced to leave the country. The UAE Visa Amnesty 2024 offers help to those in this situation, giving them a chance to fix their visa or leave without paying fines.
Starting September 1, 2024, the UAE government gave illegal residents two months to fix their visas or leave without penalties. Before discussing how to apply, let’s see who can use this amnesty.
Who Can Use the UAE Visa Amnesty 2024?
Workers Who Were Mistreated: If your boss was unfair and you stayed longer than your visa allowed, you can fix your visa or leave safely.
Workers Who Left Their Job Without Telling Their Boss: If you left your job and didn’t cancel your visa, you can now fix your visa status.
Children Without Papers: Children born in the UAE who weren’t registered in time can now get their residency fixed.
People with Money or Legal Problems: If you can’t leave the UAE because of money or legal troubles, amnesty lets you fix your visa or leave without paying fines.
People Who Overstayed Their Visa: If you stayed longer than your tourist or residence visa allowed, you can fix your visa without penalties.
Who Cannot Use the UAE Visa Amnesty?
Some people cannot apply for this amnesty:
- People Who Entered the UAE Without Permission: If you came to the UAE without a visa, you can’t use this amnesty.
- Recent Visa Overstayers: You cannot use this amnesty if you overstayed your visa after September 1, 2024.
- People Who Were Deported: You cannot apply for this program if deported from the UAE or another Gulf country.
- People with Serious Criminal Issues: Amnesty cannot be used if you have committed serious crimes. You will need to go through the legal system.
What Help Can You Get During the Amnesty?
If you qualify for the amnesty, the UAE government offers the following help:
- No Fines: You won’t have to pay fines for overstaying or other visa issues.
- No Fees: You won’t need to pay fees to cancel your visa, leave the country, or update your residency information.
- Fix Your Visa: You can apply for a new visa or renew your expired one without penalties.
- Exit Permit: If you decide to leave the UAE, you will get a special permit to leave without paying fines.
How to Apply for UAE Visa Amnesty 2024
Get Your Documents Ready:
Make sure you have:
- A valid passport
- Any old visa documents you have
- Other IDs, like an Emirates ID
Submit Your Application:
You can apply online through the government website. If you need help, you can go to a typing center.
Do Biometric Registration:
If you haven’t done it before, you must go to a service center for fingerprinting.
Choose Your Option:
- Leave the UAE: You can leave without paying fines.
- Fix Your Visa: If you want to stay, you must find a new job or sponsor and transfer your visa.
Follow the Process:
If your case is complicated, asking a legal expert for help is a good idea.
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