The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a two-month visa amnesty initiative starting from September 1, 2024.
This program is designed to assist visitors who have overstayed their visas by allowing them to regularize their residency status or return to their home countries without facing penalties.
The initiative aims to help those who have exceeded their visa limits by providing a legal pathway to resolve their status.
This includes residents whose visas have expired, visitors who overstayed their visit visas, and children born in the UAE whose parents failed to apply for residency on their behalf.
The amnesty also extends to those who have absconded from their sponsors, though it excludes individuals who entered the country illegally.
The Head of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, Maj Gen Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, emphasized that this initiative is an opportunity for violators to correct their status in the country.
He stated, “It is a chance for all violators to change their status in the country. The initiative will enhance the country’s position in the human rights sector.
“We want to support the people who are staying in the country by changing their status to enable them to get their rights and have a safe exit from the country or work and live decently in the UAE.”
The amnesty is accessible at various locations across the Emirates, providing overstayers with the opportunity to resolve their issues without fear of fines or imprisonment.
