Amid Middle East conflict and widespread flight disruptions, the UAE has temporarily allowed residents with expired visas to ...

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has issued a major humanitarian directive ...

The UAE has announced a new rule which will temporarily allow residents to return to the country without a residency permit.

The exemption applies to all residents who were outside the UAE and whose residency permit expired on or after 28 February, ...

The decision will help residents who are abroad as a result of flight delays or airspace restrictions and whose residency permits have expired.

The United Arab Emirates has allowed expatriate residents who are currently outside the country and whose residency visas have expired to return without obtaining a new entry permit, according to a ...

Thousands of expatriates stranded abroad can now return to the UAE without new permits as their residency visas expired. This temporary measure, valid until March 31, 2026, waives fines for those ...

UAE grants grace period for expat residents with expired visas to re-enter country ...

The decision will remain in effect for one month starting from February 28, 2026, a WAM news agency report quoting the authority said ...

UAE allows residents whose visas expired abroad due to airspace closures to return without penalties until March 31 ...

The decision will remain in effect for a month, giving eligible residents the opportunity to re-enter the country without applying for a new entry visa ...