The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has granted a 30-day grace period for travellers and residents who were previously exempt from overstay fines due to regional disruptions, giving them until July 9, 2026 to either regularise their status in the UAE or depart without penalty.
The window opened on June 10 and applies to individuals who had been unable to leave the country following airspace closures and flight suspensions that began on February 28, 2026. The ICP said the measure is intended to help affected people return to legal compliance following the restoration of regional stability.
“The circumstances that necessitated the exemption from fines no longer exist in light of the stability currently prevailing in the region,” the authority said.
Those who wish to remain in the UAE can use the period to adjust their residency or employment status. Those intending to leave may do so under existing departure procedures. The ICP said no additional preliminary steps are required from beneficiaries.
The authority first waived overstay penalties in March, shielding visa holders, exit permit holders, and residents whose visas had been cancelled from fines they accrued through no fault of their own.
That earlier exemption was framed as part of the UAE’s approach to supporting travellers during emergencies. The new grace period effectively closes that window, giving those still affected a defined deadline to act.
The ICP urged those concerned to follow official channels for regulatory guidance.
