Visa Overstay Fine Waiver in UAE

1. Visa violators unable to take action under urgent conditions are given second chances as the GDRFA processes humanitarian requests
2. So far in 2017, officials processed 25,000 humanitarian requests of visa violators, though 60% of the waiver requests have been rejected for not being legitimate
3. The fine committee filters out requests, then waives off or reduces fines for cases that meet certain conditions
4. Violators can apply for humanitarian requests online or visit the location at Al Aweer open from 10:30 AM to 02:30 PM

5. General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai handles all matters related to the travel and residency of foreign nationals in Dubai
6. In 2016, the GDRFA received 19,000 humanitarian request applications from visa violators, of which 17,000 were approved
7. Up to October 2017, 11,000 violator applications were made to the GDRFA, of which 9,000 were approved
8. The grounds upon which the GDRFA approves requests are not defined; however, medical conditions, accidents or emergencies are considered
9. Visa violators in Dubai face passport seizure by the police or the courts, a hefty fine, and even deportation, depending on the nature and duration of the violation