UAE residents to get two-month grace period over visa violations

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has today (1 August) announced a two-month grace period for those residents who are in violation of the residency visa system.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security said on social media X: "The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced a two-month grace period starting September 1st, 2024 for residents in violation of the residency system.

"During this period, violators can regularize their status or leave the country without incurring fines."

The UAE introduced a similar Visa amnesty scheme in 2018, from August to December.