The UAE has strict laws concerning over-stay in the Country. When you see that your Tourist visa or Employment visa is about to elapsed. Do well to go and register for a new visa.
Here is how you can get a 5 years tourist visa if you want. But when it happens that you are unable to renew your visa and you enter over-stay, here is what happens to you;
- Money Troubles: You might have to pay fines every day you overstay. This can get expensive fast. The UAE government will start charging you for over-staying your visa. It is believe that 50per day is charged on your visa for overstaying. According to the UAE government website the ICP has standardized the overstaying fines in the UAE. According to the new rules, visit, tourist and residence visa overstaying fees have standardized at AED 50 per day. Those overstaying on a residency visa will have to pay AED 50 each day (AED 50 per day instead of AED 25).
- Legal Problems: Overstaying breaks the law. You could get in trouble, be sent away, or not allowed back. The are severe legal issues that will arise from you being over-stay. The Government will have no option but to put you in jail for this conduct. Even when there is amnesty, there is still the possibility of you going to jail before you will be deported back to your country of origin.
- Bad Record: Overstaying makes a mark against your name. Other countries might see this when you apply for a visa later. IT will bring bad records to your passport. When you the UAE deports you on the issue of over-stay, other Gulf countries will NOT also accept you when you apply for visa. Yet, it is said, after 6-months you can reapply for you to come back. But, that will depended on sole the UAE government grounds.
- Blacklist: If you do really bad overstaying, you could be put on a list that stops you from coming back to the UAE. Like its explain earlier, when you overstay your visa for so many years and it get really bad, then the country will ban you from coming back to the UAE. This will include other gulf countries be it, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, etc.
- Hard Future Visits: If you want to visit the UAE again, overstaying before might make it hard to get a new visa. People might look at you more carefully. See as we say it like this you will not believe until it happens to you. Take note, some major countries like US, UK etc. are all against illegal's immigrants, therefore, if you overstay your visa in UAE don't think its only this country that will put you trials and that will be it. The major countries like the ones I mentioned earlier will also look keenly into your documentations and all before if they will allow you into their too.
WHAT TO DO TO AVOID DEPORTATION AFTER YOU OVER-OVERSTAY YOUR UAE VISA
If you enter overstay and you don't want to be deported here are your options;
1. Visit your government embassy in the UAE and as soon as possible for them to step in when your sponsor is the cause of your overstay.
This is because, as an individual the company or sponsor usually will undermine your traits, but when a cooperate body steps in, they can find the possible legal way to avoid you from entering a long term overstay which will lead so severe damage on your identity in the UAE and its neighboring countries or deportation.
2. Move onto a UAE Tourist Visa. When the days that you enter the Overstay in UAE is not too long, then quickly enter or pay the fine and move to a tourist visa. With a Tourist visa you can go for visa change and still secure your place as a normal migrant. This will also save you from being deported.
3. Seek for new Job. If your overstay was as a result of lost of job, then take on smaller salary jobs but willing to change you from the overstayed person to a full time worker. Some companies like Cleaning companies helps this kind of people. The only issue with them is their small salary, but it will be prudent to take that rather than to be in over-stay and end up deported.
4.Pay the UAE Over-stay Fine and Go back to your Country. This is when all the possibility of you being here is exhausted. You can check how to pay the UAE fine on the GDRFA government website and clear it off. The prepare and leave the country at once. This will give you a second chance to come back into UAE when you gather and again.
TIPS to Help You To Avoid an OVER-STAY
- Check your visa expiry date regularly. The easiest way to do this is to download the ICA app on your phone. The app will show you the expiry date of your visa and any other important immigration information.
- Apply for visa renewal early. It is recommended to apply for visa renewal at least 15 days in advance of the expiry date. This will give you plenty of time to gather all the required documents and avoid any delays.
- Keep your passport valid. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa renewal date. If your passport is about to expire, renew it before you apply for visa renewal.
- Get a clean criminal record. You will need to provide a clean criminal record when applying for visa renewal. If you have any criminal convictions, you may need to apply for a waiver.
- Get a medical fitness certificate. You will need to provide a medical fitness certificate when applying for visa renewal. The certificate must be issued by a UAE-approved clinic.
- Get a valid UAE health insurance policy. You will need to provide proof of a valid UAE health insurance policy when applying for visa renewal. The policy must cover you for the entire duration of your visa.
- Get a valid Emirates ID card. You will need to provide a valid Emirates ID card when applying for visa renewal. If you do not have an Emirates ID card, you can apply for one at the same time as you apply for visa renewal.
- Have a valid employment contract. If you are renewing your visa as a dependent, you will need to provide a copy of your sponsor’s valid employment contract.
- Set a reminder on your phone or calendar for your visa expiry date. This will help you to stay on top of things and avoid forgetting to renew your visa.
- Ask your employer or sponsor to remind you when your visa is about to expire. They may also be able to help you with the renewal process.
- Join a UAE-based expat forum or Facebook group. These groups can be a great source of information and support when it comes to immigration matters.
- Consult with a lawyer or immigration consultant. If you have any specific questions or concerns about visa renewal, you can consult with a lawyer or immigration consultant.
BEHAVIORS THAT CAN LAND YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE OF LEGALITIES YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF
- “Be honest in providing any information requested by any department within the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, otherwise you shall be held liable.”
- “Always hire staff under your sponsorship to avoid AED 50,000 fine.”
- “Recruiting foreign expat without giving him a job or allowing him to work for others illegally shall incur a fine of AED 50,000."
- “Report your sponsored staff if he abscond to avoid applicable fines".
- “Make sure you don’t work except for your employer.”
- “Report to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, or nearest police station, about any absconding staff, who abscond for any reasons within (10) days as of absconding.”
- “If you cancel your staff’s residency, he must leave the country within maximum of (30) days and you must provide prove of his departure.”
- “Obtaining valid residency permit protect you from deportation.”
- “You are Welcome to our Country and you shall have all rights as long as your visa, entry or residency permits are valid.”
- “Please abide by the laws and regulations to avoid legal consequences, including deportation.”
- “Filing a false absconding report against your staff incur a AED 5,000 fine.“
- “Avoid AED 100 fine monthly for not renewing your establishment card.”
- “You should inform the General Directorate in case of any change in your personal information and your workplace information”.
- “You should leave the country when your visa validity is expired or cancelled, unless you had obtained residency visa permit”.
- “Don’t practice any activity or work unless in accordance with the legislation applicable in the UAE”.
- “Remember that an fine will be imposed on you for every day you overstay illegally in the UAE ”.
- “To avoid the fine you should expedite to renew your visa or residency permit in the permissible situations or leave the country within the grace period”.
TYPES OF WORK PERMITS AND VISAS YOU CAN APPLY FOR
Residence permits for Support Workers
The application for this category is submitted through Tadbeer offices only
| Type of permit issued | Sponsored by UAE National or GCC Citizen | Sponsored by Resident |
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| Fees | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED Domestic Help Recruitment Charge: 5,000 AED Insurance : 2,000AED |
| Type of permit issued | Sponsored by Partner or Investor | |
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| Fees | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED Domestic Help Recruitment Charge: 5,000 AED Insurance : 2,000AED |
Residence Permits for Resident Family Members
| Type of permit issued | Sponsored By Residents working in the Private Sector or Free Zone | Sponsored By Residents working in Government Sector |
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| Fees | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED |
| Type of permit issued | Sponsored by UAE National or GCC Citizen | Sponsored by Partner of Investor |
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| Fees | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED |
Work Permits
| Type of permit issued | Work in a Government Sector | Work in Private Sector or Free Zone |
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| Fees | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED |
Other Permits
| Type of permit issued | Investor or partner residence permit | Sponsored by Universities and Colleges |
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| Fees | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED | Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 150AED |
