Big changes in UAE visit visa and residency systems. This time UAE Immigration (ICP UAE and GDRFAD) confirms the same overstay fine for both residence visa holders and visit or tourist visa holders. Grace period after visa cancellation is also extended to 2, 3 and 6 months.
New Overstay Fine Rules:
UAE implements new overstay fines
for both tourist visa holders and residence visa holders. As per the latest
updates, visit visa overstay fine is reduced by half while residence visa fine
is doubled.
Fine for Tourist and visit visa holders:
Overstay tourists and visit visa
holders were paying 100 AED per day earlier which is now reduced to 50 AED. Aiiwa, it's true, those overstay on visit visas will pay 50 AED instead of 100 AED
for each day of delay.
The first day after completing the
visit visa grace period will cost 100 AED whereas second day fine will be 50
AED per day. Visit/Tourist visa grace period is 10 days which is automatically
provided to the visa holder upon entry in UAE.
Overstay Fine on Residence visa:
Earlier, the violators of residence
visa holders were paying 25 AED per day as an overstay fine, which is now
increased to 50 AED per day. In simple, those overstaying on a residency visa
will have to pay double instead of 25 AED each day.
The grace period after visa cancellation
or expiry of residence visa was 28 days which might change to 58 days, and
88 days. The visa holder must leave UAE or change status within grace period.
In case of delay for more than allowed extra days, the residency holder will
become violator and will be charged 50 AED per day.
Link: Check
Overstay Fine Online
The ICP UAE (Federal authority for identity and citizenship, customs and port security) approved amendments in visit, tourist, and residence visas. Read all new changes here.
Grace Period Extended:
Another big change by GDRFAD is the
extension of grace period after visa cancellation. As per one of our colleagues,
he got his visa cancelled through AMER Center and he received cancellation
paper with grace period of 3 months (88 days).
Not only he, but we too were amazed
by the new change, we directly contacted GDRFAD toll free in-order to check if
it is new rule or what?
As per the GDRFAD customer service agent, "yes, the grace period of residency visa holders after cancellation has been extended from 30 to 60, 90 and 180 days for some professionals".
One of the ICA approved typing centre also confirmed that the grace period is extended for some of his clients.
Do this Grace Period applicable to all?
After confirmation from Dubai immigration and approved typing agents, the grace period duration depends on profession type in visa which is already classified by MOHRE as a skilled profession.
Link: Check your Profession Category
180 Days Grace Period:
Below are the professions who will get 180 days of grace period after visa cancellation. These profession falls into category 1 and 2 or skill level 1 or 2.
Skill Level 1 Professions List:
Skill level 1 professions including Golden visa holders, green residency visa holders, widows and divorcees, student who have completed their studies. Full list of skill level 1 profession is updated below.
1.
Management Staff
2.
HR Officer
3.
Finance Manger
4.
Sales Manager
5.
Engineer
6.
Doctors
7.
Surgeons
8.
Physicians
9.
Clinicians
10.
Pharmacist
11.
Lawyers
12.
Administration Officer
13.
Reservation Officer
14.
Public Relation Officer
15.
Accountants
16.
Teachers
17.
Professors
18.
Draughtsman
19.
Advertising Designer
20.
Graphics Designer
21.
Marketing Specialist
22.
Quantity Surveyor
23.
Executive Secretary
24.
Accounts Clerk
Skill level 2 are professionals having diploma are:
1.
Technicians
2.
Mechanics
3.
Software Developers
4.
Web Developers
5.
Telecom Technicians
6.
Architectural Technicians
7. Auto Mechanics
8. Computer Operator
90 Days Grace Period:
Residents fall under skill level 3 will get 3 months grace period (88 days). Below is the list of professions classified in category 3 skill level by Ministry.
Level 3 Profession List:
1.
Sales Staff
2.
Sales Executive
3.
Sales Supervisor
4.
Sales Representative
5.
Site Supervisor
6.
Customer Service Representative
7.
Call centre agents
8.
Administration Clerk
9.
Customs Clearing Clerk
10.
Customs Clearing Agent
11.
Customs Representative
12.
Cash Desk Clerk
13.
Clerk Assistant
14.
Archive Clerk
15.
Ticketing Clerk
16.
Cashier
17.
Receptionist
18.
Switch Board Operator
19.
Storekeeper
20.
Tourist Guide
21. Documents Controller
22. Documentation In charge
23. Property Owners
30 - 60 Days Grace Period:
Skill level 4-5 are the normal professions who may get 30-60 days grace period after cancellation.
1.
Drivers
2. Domestic staff
3.
Nannies & Maids
4.
Cleaner
5.
Labourer
6.
Blue-collar worker
7.
Office Boy
8.
Office Girl
9.
Beauty Saloon
10.
Barber (Hairdresser)
11.
Messenger
12.
Loading & Unloading workers
13.
Ordinary Labourer
14.
Painters
15.
Steel Fixer
16.
Plumber
17.
Construction worker
18.
Other General Labours
so, it is now clearer that some might get 1 month grace only, but the customer service agent confirmed that this
is new rule and is already in effect. We have shared a copy of cancellation
paper mentioning 3-month grace period below.
One of another blog reader sent us his cancellation copy with 2 months grace period which is also attached in below file for your reference. You can also share your cancellation copy of 6 months with us.
You can also contact ICP UAE or
GDRFAD to confirm the new changes in grace period. The 2 cancellation we received
with extended grace period are transportation company (Driver in profession) and Electrotechnical work
company (Technical Engineer in Profession).
So, the rumours of 6 months grace period in UAE are becoming true, leave your comments if you are looking for help regarding grace period after visa cancellation. Also share your thoughts on new visa overstay fine rules.
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