No entry ban for people who received visa fine waiver in UAE

Brigadier Khamis Al Kaabi, spokesperson of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, said there will be no entry ban on people who benefit from the new order and they can re-enter the country.

“The decision will not prevent the beneficiary from returning to the country when he or she fulfills the conditions for entry in accordance with the provisions of law. There is no entry ban procedure for the beneficiary,” Brig Al Kaabi said.

The new order also includes waiver of fines on expired Emirates ID cards and work permits.

As per the Immigration Law of UAE, an individual who is overstaying in the country without valid residence visa or staying illegally after the entry permit has expired, shall be deported.

Brig Al Kaabi said the authority will issue the announcement about this mechanism and service provider channels in the coming days.

He said: “We urge the public to use the smart platform of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship to get the services they need.”

Meanwhile, Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Marri, Director General of GDRFA Dubai, praised the new order saying it will help visa violators to change their status.

“It is a great gesture by our leader in the middle of the current situation and the challenges that the world is witnessing. The orders will help to change the status of visa violators and benefit from the services provided by the country,” Maj Gen Al Marri said.