ABU DHABI 2 August 2018: The amnesty for over-stayers and other residence visa violators under the theme of ‘Protect Yourself by Modifying Your Status’ kicked off on 1st August, and will run until the end of October 2018.
The initiative allows violators exemption from any outstanding fees.
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), has called on individuals to make use of the period to settle residency issues.
The grace period provides violators who reside in the UAE illegally to settle their status or to leave the country voluntarily without having any legal consequences while exempting them from the fines resulting from the violation.
The amnesty will enable individuals violating their residency terms to:
- Leave the country without any fees
- Exemption from fines
- Allowing them to modify their status with nominal charges
- Paying the fees of those absconding from the sponsor
- Allowing them to leave the state without the issuance of a ban stamp
- The initiative will also enable individuals who entered the UAE via illegal means to leave the country, with a re-entry ban of two years
- It will also allow individuals to transfer their residence status without the issuance of fines and fees