The UAE has announced that it will waive the visa fines for expats whose visas have expired in early March.
In a virtual press briefing, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) spokesperson Brigadier Khamis Al Kaabi said that under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expats whose residency and visit visas have expired on and after March 1 are now exempted from fines.
Al Kaabi added that the circular gives the violators of the UAE Foreigners’ Residency and Entry Law three months of grace period starting May 18, cancelling all breaches as well related to expired Emirates ID and labor cards.
The UAE has also announced that the government would not hinder violators from returning to the country in the future as long as they meet the requirements and avail of the said grace period.
The government urges the expats concerned to take advantage of the opportunity before the deadline hits in order to avoid legal sanctions and possibility of being banned from returning to the country.
Brigadier General Al Kaabi: As per the directives of UAE President,His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,holders of both residency and visit visas that expired in early March are exempted from fines.They have a three-month grace period to depart UAE starting May 18th.
— UAEGov (@uaegov) May 13, 2020
