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4 available 4 • View allHow to exit the country without paying fines if I overstay my visit visa?




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Q: Good evening Sir.
I have a question regarding my overstay and I have fines already. My visa finish on August 24.
Is it possible that I can exit the country without paying fines?
I have a ticket where my flight on October 1.





Sep 22, 2022
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How to apply for the reduction of overstay fines to take a new job offer?

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Q: Good morning
I have an overstay fine of AED 55k. I tried to apply for a reduction of fines but It always gets rejected.
Any advice on how I can fix this one?
How can I go back to my home country?
I have an offer letter from a company that wants to employ me but immigration officer still not accepting.


Feb 18, 2023
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Who should pay the overstay fine when the employment visa issuance is delayed?

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Q: Hello,
I signed a contract on October 25th, 2022, and was informed that my visa is processing. So I paid for a 30-day visa. But it took my company more than 30 days to process my visa and I am now overstayed and have an abscond fee.
The HR told me that I have to pay myself.
Please help!
What are my options?
I don't have the resources to pay for all of it.


Dec 21, 2022
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How to remove overstay fines after a judgement to find another job?
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Q: Hi
I have a civil case pending judgment and it's already done for an amount of 8000. I have to pay but I don't have that amount.
It's been 1 year since I have overstayed and the company did not cancel my visa. I cannot cancel my visa.
What option do I have in this situation?
Is there any way to exit Dubai?

Jul 19, 2023
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