UAE visit visa holders must regularise status or leave by July 9

Visitors who benefitted from the UAE's temporary overstay fine exemption have only a few days left to regularise their status or leave the country before the July 9 deadline. Earlier this month, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced a 30-day grace period for visitors who had earlier been exempted from overstay fines because of regional airspace closures and flight disruptions. The authority said the exceptional circumstances had ended, and eligible individuals must now either correct their visa status or leave the UAE before July 9. Travel agents said that affected visitors generally have three options: Regularise their visa status if they are eligible. Complete pending employment-related visa procedures if they have secured a job. Leave the UAE before July 9. Immigration experts advise against waiting until the last minute; eligible individuals should check their status with immigration authorities as soon as possible and make travel arrangements before the deadline to avoid overstay penalties.