A new chapter for thousands of visa violators in the UAE
The UAE government introduced the amnesty program which allows
illegal residents in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") to
regularize their status or leave the country without facing fines
or legal ramifications. This program's moto is "Protect
Yourself by Modifying Your Status" and will run for three
consecutive months starting from the 1st of August 2018 until the
31st of October 2018. This initiative is a significant contribution
from the UAE government and is a great opportunity for expatriates
who have overstayed to rectify their visa status.
Under this program certain individuals who are currently
illegally residing in the UAE are granted the chance to apply for
amnesty to relieve them from the fines levied against them or to
regularize their status by obtaining a new visa under a sponsor.
Provided below is an outline on the method of application to the
amnesty program and a list of the individuals who can
