united arab emirates

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) confirmed on April 1 that the one-month grace period which allowed holders of expired UAE residence visas or Emirates IDs to re-enter the country without penalties has expired. From April 1 onward, standard penalties for overstays apply and re-entry is denied unless the traveller holds a valid residency or entry permit. The temporary waiver, in force since February 28, was a humanitarian response to mass flight cancel