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The UAE government announced on November 17 that people who have overstayed their UAE visas still have until the end of the year to leave the country without having to pay any fines. The short-term amnesty introduced earlier this year due to the ongoing pandemic was set to end on November 17 (Tuesday). UAE Visa Fine Waiver Extended Until End of the Year As per the previous Cabinet Order, the deadline was supposedly on November 17, but the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced that the grace period has been extended up until December 31 of the current year, the Gulf News reported. According to Major General Saeed Rakan Al Rashidi, Director General of Foreigners Affairs and Ports at Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), “The period of extension for overstay violators has been extended until the end of December 31, 2020. The extension is for people who violated the entry and foreigners’ residence law before March 1, 2020. They will be exempted from all fines provided they leave the country before the deadline.” That said, all people who have been illegally staying in the country after their visas - visit, tourist or residency - had expired before March 1 this year will not be penalized and can leave the UAE during the said window period. According to Major Al Rashidi, the extension of the grace period came after directives from the country’s leaders to give a second chance for the violators to change their status. In line with this, Major Al Rashidi expressed his gratitude to the UAE leaders for the new order, noting that this is another opportunity for violators to change their status before the end of the year. ALSO READ: Dubai Authorities to Handle Cases of Jobless Residents with Fines to Return to their Home Countries – Top Ranking Official

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Residents who wish to return to the UAE need to thoroughly check requirements before booking their air tickets, the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (ICA) said. Travel requirements listed for returning UAE residents include a negative Covid-19 PCR test result and checking the validity of travel through the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (ICA) website (https://uaeentry.ica.gov.ae). A Step-by-Step Guide for Residents who wish to Return to the UAE This update comes after some residents reportedly were stranded at Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports on Monday, August 17, the Khaleej Times reported. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced on August 12 that residents returning to the UAE do not need a pre-travel approval from the ICA to return. Instead, residents were instructed to verify the validity of their documents on the ICA website. And while most returning residents received a green message asking them to proceed with their travel plans, others received a red one that said: "We will consider the possibility of rescheduling your travel date after 60 days to preserve your safety. We thank, and appreciate your understanding." Those who received the above message from the ICA are the ones who got stranded at the airports. Commenting on this update, travel agencies clarified that passengers need to follow a step-by-step process before booking their tickets: Step 1: Passengers traveling to all emirates except Dubai, must check the validity of their travel documents via uaeentry.ica.gov.ae. To check, residents must enter their Emirates ID number, passport number, passport-type, and nationality. On the other hand, Dubai residents need to get a pre-travel approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA). Step 2: Once the ICA has given your pre-travel documents a 'green' status, you need to check the rules and regulations provided by the airline you wish to fly with. Also, do note that regulations vary from one airport to another, so you need to check that out, too. Meanwhile, those who were given a 'red' status by the ICA must reconsider their travel plans. Step 3: Next, check if there are any pre-travel approvals set by your home country. Step 4: Undergo a Covid-19 test from a center approved by the UAE or local authorities. Step 5: Once your test result for Covid-19 comes out negative, you can then book your flight ticket. Do take note that these test results only are valid for a period of time to be used for booking a flight. Step 6: On the date of your travel, you need to sign a health declaration form and download the Al Hosn App on your smartphone for contact tracing purposes while in the UAE. Step 7: Bring PPE kits, hand sanitizers, and other items for personal protection for your travel. Important: Visit visa holders must also have insurance covering them against Covid-19. According to travel agents, the two main categories of incoming residents in the UAE are stranded family members and those looking to rejoin work. They also noted that while there are set guidelines as of now, the situation remains to be very dynamic and sometimes people plan their travel based on information that may be a few days old. For safe measure, it's highly recommended that passengers submit their data to agencies and to keep checking their ICA status before their travel to the UAE. ALSO READ: Dubai Releases List of Requirements for Returning Residents; Quarantine No Longer Mandatory if Negative from Covid-19 Test

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The UAE government announced on November 17 that people who have overstayed their UAE visas still have until the end of the year to leave the country without having to pay any fines. The short-term amnesty introduced earlier this year due to the ongoing pandemic was set to end on November 17 (Tuesday). UAE Visa Fine Waiver Extended Until End of the Year As per the previous Cabinet Order, the deadline was supposedly on November 17, but the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced that the grace period has been extended up until December 31 of the current year, the Gulf News reported. According to Major General Saeed Rakan Al Rashidi, Director General of Foreigners Affairs and Ports at Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), “The period of extension for overstay violators has been extended until the end of December 31, 2020. The extension is for people who violated the entry and foreigners’ residence law before March 1, 2020. They will be exempted from all fines provided they leave the country before the deadline.” That said, all people who have been illegally staying in the country after their visas - visit, tourist or residency - had expired before March 1 this year will not be penalized and can leave the UAE during the said window period. According to Major Al Rashidi, the extension of the grace period came after directives from the country’s leaders to give a second chance for the violators to change their status. In line with this, Major Al Rashidi expressed his gratitude to the UAE leaders for the new order, noting that this is another opportunity for violators to change their status before the end of the year. ALSO READ: Dubai Authorities to Handle Cases of Jobless Residents with Fines to Return to their Home Countries – Top Ranking Official

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