Manama: The UAE Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship has extended the grace period on visit visas that expired after March 1.
The authorities announced the extension on Monday (August 10), which was the initially announced deadline for these visit visa holders.
The one month additional grace period is to start on August 11.
In an official tweet, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced that it extended the grace period for holders of expired entry permits, starting from Tuesday for a period of one month, with the aim of enabling them to leave the country with exemption from all fines during this period.
This announcement permits expired visit visa holders to leave the country without paying overstay fines for a month starting August 11. The overstay fines for expired visit visa is Dh 200 for the first day and then Dh 100 for each day after that.
Earlier in July, authorities had announced that holders of entry permits expired before March 1 would have to leave the country by August 18.
Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi International Airport has informed the airlines that UAE residents stranded abroad are not required to get a mandatory ICA travel permit if they land in Abu Dhabi. The revised travel rules come into effect from August 11.
Earlier, the ICA approval was mandatory for UAE residents who are stranded abroad due the COVID-19 precautionary measures. Those holding Dubai resident visas are required to obtain permission from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).
