- Visa violators unable to take action under urgent conditions are given second chances as the GDRFA processes humanitarian requests
- 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
- The fine committee filters out requests, then waives off or reduces fines for cases that meet certain conditions
- Violators can apply for humanitarian requests online or visit the location at Al Aweer open from 10:30 AM to 02:30 PM
- General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai handles all matters related to the travel and residency of foreign nationals in Dubai
- In 2016, the GDRFA received 19,000 humanitarian request applications from visa violators, of which 17,000 were approved
- Up to October 2017, 11,000 violator applications were made to the GDRFA, of which 9,000 were approved
- The grounds upon which the GDRFA approves requests are not defined; however, medical conditions, accidents or emergencies are considered
- 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
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