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4 available 4 • View allOverstay fine calculation upon waiting for visa processing


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am ready to start visa processing, but it will take time.
If any fine is coming for overstaying, can I measure the penalty for overstaying? Is there any way?



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What is the grace period after the expiry of a three-month visit visa?


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Q: I'm in UAE with a visit visa for 3 months. The visit visa will soon expire. I want to know if there's any grace period after the Visa expiry.
In some places, it's mentioned 10 days grace period will be there. I just want to make sure as the rules were changed before few days.



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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?

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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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