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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Grace period for residence visa violators.
August 7, 2024
By: Navya Jose
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) in the UAE has announced a significant change in the enforcement of residency visa regulations. A new two-month grace period has been introduced for residence visa violators. During this amnesty period, violators can either regularize their status or leave the country without facing any penalties. The change will take effect from September 1, 2024.
Under the previous law, individuals violating residency visa conditions were subject to penalties and legal procedures. These penalties often included fines and other administrative actions.
This update has been officially announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) and reported through media outlets including Khaleej Times News and Gulf News.
Impact on employers.
Companies with employees currently in violation of UAE residency laws can take advantage of this amnesty period to regularize the status of these employees. By resolving these issues during the grace period, companies can avoid financial penalties and administrative burdens.
Newland Chase insight.
Newland Chase is ready to support clients in navigating the grace period for residence visa violations. Our services include:
- Advising on the steps required to regularize the status of employees.
- Assisting with any new residency visa applications that may be necessary.
- Providing detailed guidance to ensure compliance with the updated regulations.
Clients are encouraged to:
- Review the status of their employees’ residency visas.
- Utilize the grace period to address any violations without incurring additional costs.
- Contact Newland Chase for support and guidance on regularizing residency statuses and for any other related immigration services.
This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.
