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10 available 10 • View allThe penalty for overstay after visa cancellation
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Q: Sir, my visa was cancelled and 30 days already finished.
Do I have a fine for each day of overstay?

Oct 23, 2017
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Right action against the employer for visa non-renewal and overstay
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Q: Dear Sir,
Greetings!
I am working in a construction company as a Secretary/ Front Desk Receptionist.
My visa expired on the third of May 2017, and till this date, my employer has not renewed my visa.
My Emirates ID is already expired also, and my employer keeps on telling me they don't have the money now to renew my visa, but they will renew it.
As you can see, a lot of fines has been accumulated to date and its 6 months now.
Therefore, in view of above, what action should I take in order to ensure that my visa will be renewed by my employers?

Oct 16, 2017
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Overstay in the UAE: grace period, fine and immigration blacklist
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Q: I have unpaid Etisalat bills for 500 AED and a cash advance in DIB, and my visa is already cancelled.
Is there any possibility to exit the UAE without paying for both and for overstay?

Nov 15, 2017
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Helping with visa cancellation after overstay beyond its expiry
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Q: Good morning,
I am a partner in a free zone (RAKEZ). My visa is expired since few months.
My issue is that since the licence and office fees have not been paid due to a lack of finance, I cannot cancel my visa.
Either I have to renew my licence or to deregister the company, but both cases require a certain amount that I do not have.
Only by doing so I will be allowed to leave the country.
I heard about amnesty granting people to cancel their visa and see their fines waived.
In view of my situation, am I eligible for this measure?
I thank you in advance for your response.
Regards.

Oct 4, 2018
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Expiry of visa and waiving overstay fines to leave the country


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Q: My visa is expired and I don't have money for the fines and ticket. What should I do?



Dec 22, 2019
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How to put a family member under sponsorship after being blacklisted?
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Q: Hi,
Good day!
I want to ask for your advice about overstay.
My daughter came to the UAE on a visit visa. I asked a PRO to put my daughter under my sponsorship and paid him 4000dhs. That was 6 months ago.
Up to now, there is no visa and my daughter got blacklisted and absconded. I don't have that money to pay the penalty.
What to do?
Please help me!

Nov 4, 2019
524
Is it possible to waive the overstay fines for one year on an employment visa?

271
Q: I am on a one-year employment visa overstay. I would like to waive it and change the status because I don't want to exit the country.
What should I do?


Apr 8, 2021
31119
How to cancel the visa and clear overstay fines if the employer is out of country?
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Q: I can't reach my employer, he is out of the country for 1 year.
My visa has expired in October 2020 and I need to cancel it to be able to get a new visa, I am very concerned about fines & any repercussions, I must get this cancelled asap and get onto a new visa.
Can you help with:
1) How do I cancel the visa if the employer is no longer here?
2) How can I find out about my overstay fines?
3) Who is responsible for my overstay fines?

May 23, 2021
428
What to do if the company does not renew your visa upon expiry?

1
Q: Hi,
My visa is already expired and I didn't renew it and until now. My company didn't cancel my visa and they are telling me they don't have the money yet to pay for my fine and cancellation.
What will I do?
They gave me a PDC cheque also for my gratuity, is it legal and fair?
Please help.


May 30, 2021
452
Do I have to pay overstay if the company delayed the cancelation of my visa?

0
Q: My visa expires on 31/08/2023 and my labor card expires on 31/07/2023.
Should I go to the relevant institution and cancel it?
If my labor card is not canceled, will I have to pay a fine for it?
I intend to go to my mother country after my visa expires. But my company was ready to charge me money for canceling my labor card.
Please give me an answer.
Thank you


Jul 31, 2023
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allWhat Happens If I Overstay My Tourist or Resident Visa in the UAE? 35
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.
Feb 16, 2020
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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.
Sep 10, 2024
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