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8 available 8 • View allWhat should I do if I am unable to pay the overstay fine?


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Q: Hello,
I am a British citizen and have overstayed well over 6 months in Dubai now. I can’t afford to pay my fine to exit the country. I also don’t want an exit pass as that would mean a travel ban for life.
Are there any options for me?
Thank you!
Kind Regards,



Jan 18, 2023
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Lifting a travel ban and visa renewal after overstaying to return to the UAE
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Q: Assalamu Alaikum,
I overstayed in the UAE for almost 13 months in 2021 and was held by Ajman immigration and sent back to Pakistan.
At the time, I was on a partner visa from Sharjah Shams Freezone which had expired. Now, I want to return to the UAE and need to know if there is a travel ban or restriction on me entering the UAE.
What should I do?

Feb 25, 2023
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Will I be banned from traveling if I overstay my tourist visa in Dubai?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If a person overstays in Dubai for 15 days on a tourist visa, will he be banned from traveling?
If so, how long is the ban?

Jun 7, 2023
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Will I be deported if I go to an immigration center with an absconding status?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I was on a visiting visa in Abu Dhabi. I overstayed and absconded from the travel agency. I now have a job offer. They said they would offer me a job if I cleared my absconding status.
I paid my travel agency to remove my absconding status, but yesterday, they texted me screenshots showing that the application was returned.
They said that I now need to go to SWEIHAN myself. I am afraid that I will be deported. Can anyone please guide me on this issue?
I also have a PDF from the travel agency that shows the departure date as 30/12/2023. The reason written there is "CHANGE STATUS".

Sep 5, 2023
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Can I renew my tourist visa if there is a pending application for an employment visa?


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Q: Hi.
Can I renew my tourist visa if there is a pending application for an employment visa?
Shukran!



Jan 19, 2024
616
Can an immigration overstay fine be waived after the travel ban is lifted?



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Q: Hello,
Advise me, please!
I have an overstay fine in Dubai immigration. I got it because of the travel ban I had from August 2023 till March 2024.
Currently, the travel ban has been removed and I would like to know if there is any way to remove the overstay fine.
Thanks for your help!




Mar 6, 2024
374
What is the rule for visit visa holders?




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Q: Dear Sirs,
What is the rule for visit visa holders? How long can they stay? Is there any restricted nationality?
How much is the fine for the first day and daily for a visit visa?
How much is the fine for the first day and daily for a canceled visa?





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Dec 19, 2024
161
What are the requirements for applying for a visit visa while on a canceled visa?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am in the UAE on a canceled visa. I want to know how to apply for a visit visa and what the requirements are.
Can someone guide me?





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Feb 13, 2025
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An interview-format article covering the topic of overstaying your tourist or resident visa in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of overstaying, like fines, grace periods, exemptions...etc.
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What to Consider when you are Planning to Leave the UAE 1
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I believe that there is a similarity between medicine and law, and just as there is a way to ask a question to a doctor to get the most accurate and correct answers from him, which ultimately helps you receive the correct diagnosis, and therefore the correct treatment, there is a way to ask a lawyer.
Jun 12, 2023
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The Consequences of Job Loss and Defaulting on Financial Liabilities 26
The management of individual financial affairs is crucial and all the actions must be weighed down while committing to any financial liability. Whether it's job loss that may have lead to financial failure or the opposite, one must be aware of the personal liability which will not diminish by paying fines for cheque bounce cases. There are two major types of liabilities, criminal liability and civil liability. Each has its own significance, hence, must be dealt with accordingly.
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UAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know 16
The UAE attracts a large population of expatriates from around the world for business or leisure. It occurs sometimes that those expatriates violate the rules of their visas and incur overstay fines which accumulate the longer they stay beyond their visa's expiry date. This may result in travel restrictions, banning violators from entering the UAE for a certain period or lifetime. The UAE authorities have now announced a two-month scheme for violators to rectify their situations.
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