UAE Visa Validity New Visa Policy Fine Rules Online Check Free. Big breaking news from UAE Government regarding UAE Visa Rules, UAE Cabinet cancelled its previous decision on the validity of visas and entry permits for those inside the country from March 1, , until the end of December of this year.
It means all those having expired residence visas or entry permits (visit/tourist) visas from March 1 must renew their visas as their validity till end of December is cancelled.
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The Cabinet approved the cancellation of the decision regarding the validity of residency visas for expatriates, who are in or outside the country and if their visas expired between March 1 and March 31, .
The decision on the validity of visas and entry permits for those inside the country from March 1, , until the end of December of this year stands cancelled. The decision on identity cardsthat expired on March 1, , being considered valid until the end of December , will also be cancelled.
The Resolution will come into effect from July 11, . The Council instructed the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship to start collecting the fees due for providing services from July 12, .
Visa Fines:
The Cabinet also cancelled the decision to stop the activation of administrative fines for violations mentioned in the decisions of the Cabinet that organize the services provided by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship as of 11th July, .
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3 Months Grace Period:
A grace period of 3 months is granted to the Emiratis, GCC citizens and residents in the country for renewal of their documents.
1 Month Grace Period:
It also agreed to grant one month to citizens, GCC citizens and residents from the date of their arrival in the country (who spent less than six months outside the country) to renew their documents.
Rules for Residents outside UAE:
It also approved granting residents who are outside the country and whose residency expired after March 1, , or who have exceeded a period of six months outside the country, a period to return to the country from the date of opening the airspace between the two countries according to a time frame determined by a decision issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, ICA.
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