The General Authority for Identity and Citizenship, are seeking to legalize the status of all residents on its land by facilitating procedures or issuing laws to exempt residency violators. The UAE announced the start of the deadline for the amnesty for violators for two-month, and the implementation of this decision began on September 1, and this comes within the framework of facilitating the settlement of the status of violators in the UAE, after which they can leave or settle their status legally.
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the amnesty for violators in the UAE 2024
How long is the grace period after the end of residency in the UAE?
Will there be a denial of entry stamp after the amnesty for violators?
What services will the General Authority for Identity and Citizenship provide to violators?
Who doesn’t fall under the the amnesty for violators Law?
Stamping procedure
Conclusion
The General Authority for Identity and Citizenship has announced the amnesty for violators , which will be extended for two months from September 1 until October 30, 2024. The Authority explained that applying to benefit from this period will be through its smart channels or its service centers and is an exceptional opportunity for violators of entry residence and foreigners.
How long is the grace period after the end of residency in the UAE?
The grace period in the UAE is a period that refers to the period of time given to residents or visitors after the expiration of their visas or legal residency to regularize their status without facing penalties or fines. You can then obtain legal residency or renew your visa. Visitors are usually given a grace period ranging from 10 to 30 days after the expiration of their visas, while residents are given up to 30 days after the expiration of their residency visa to renew it or leave the country.
Will there be a denial of entry stamp after the amnesty for violators?
The General Authority for Identity and Citizenship has confirmed that no denial stamp will be placed on the passport after the amnesty for violators. for whothat will regularize their status during the grace period. Therefore, it is a golden opportunity for violators to regularize their status while not being banned from re-entering the UAE. This exceptional opportunity contributes to providing a flexible legal environment, enhancing the security and social and economic stability enjoyed by the UAE, promoting the values of tolerance, providing exceptional support to violators, and helping them take the necessary steps to correct their status during the grace period through flexible and easy procedures, while exempting them from financial fines related to visas, residency, and ID cards.
What services will the General Authority for Identity and Citizenship provide to violators?
The General Authority for Identity and Citizenship will provide several services through its smart portal or through authorized printing centers as part of the process of facilitating the exemption of residency violators, and these services are as follows:
First, issuing departure permits
Secondly, renewal of residency
Issuing the residency of a foreigner born in the country
Issuing a new visa (work or residence)
Adjustment of status on a valid visa
Issuing a residence permit for visa violators and obtaining a unified number.
Who doesn’t fall under the the amnesty for violators Law?
There are some cases to which the law does not apply, namely:
First, residency and visa violators after September 1, 2024
Secondly, those who stopped working after September 1, 2024
Finally, there are restricted deportation cases for individuals deported from the country.
Labeling procedures.
As part of the UAE’s initiative to regularize the status of residency violators, fingerprinting is an important part of the process of regularizing the legal status of violators during the two-month grace period. Tasbim is the process of electronically taking fingerprints from violators and registering them in the country’s immigration and passport system. But if you have a biometric fingerprint, you can apply for a travel permit directly.
Conclusion
Finally, the amnesty for violators is an exceptional opportunity to get rid of violations and legalize your status in the UAE. The amnesty period is extended from September 1 to October 30. During this period, you can go to the General Authority for Identity and Citizenship to legalize your residency status or leave the country. You can reach out to Business Link to help you obtain residency and opportunities. Contact us via phone +97143215227, email info@businesslinkuae.com or WhatsApp +971502052735.
