June 3rd, 2023 at 12:53 am
UAE Implements Stricter Visa Regulations: Grace Period for Visit Visas now Removed
The UAE no longer grants visit visa holders grace time. Travel planners recently informed clients that fines will begin when the permission expires.
Dubai-issued visit cards allowed 10 extra days to exit the country, so many were startled. Dubai lost its grace time on May 15, joining the UAE.
The grace time was automatically added when visitors arrived, extending 30-day and 60-day visit visas by 10 days. The system now has no grace period. Visitors must leave before visa expiration.
Implications for Visitors and Travel Agents
Getting rid of the grace time will affect both tourists and travel agents. Before, guests had 10 days after the expiration date of their visas to leave the country.
But this grace time has been taken away in all of the UAE’s emirates, including Dubai. Visitors are now responsible for leaving the country before their visa runs out.
This change in policy means that the job of travel agents will change. Before, agents were in charge of sponsoring visitors, and if they overstayed, they had to pay fines that they later got back from the visitors. But under the new rules, tourists must pay the fines themselves before they can leave the country.
Fines and Penalties for Overstays
In the UAE, staying longer than allowed on a visit visa is a major crime that can cost the visitor money. Fines for overstaying are estimated every day, and they get worse with each day that passes.
For example, if someone overstays their visa by one day, they will have to pay Dh50 plus Dh320 for fees and exit passes. If you overstayed your visa by 10 days, you would have to pay Dh500 plus Dh320, which adds up to Dh820.
Importance of Compliance and Awareness
Travel experts stress how important it is to follow visa rules and know how long a visa is good for. Visitors should leave the country before their visit visas run out to avoid fines and possible flight problems. It is very important for tourists to know when their visas expire, and if they don’t know, they should ask their travel agents.
People with fines can pay them online through the ICP website before they leave for the airport. Fines can also be paid at the airport’s immigration desk if asked to do so.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the UAE’s decision to get rid of the grace time for visit visas is a big change in immigration rules. Visitors are asked to stay educated, make sure they meet the requirements for their visas, and leave the country within the time limit on their visit visas to avoid fines and other problems.
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