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 ...

The ruling applies to all expatriate residents who were outside the UAE and whose residency permits lapsed on or after Feb.

The UAE has implemented a one-month grace period for expatriates with expired residency permits to return and regularise ...

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

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 ...

The move has been taken to facilitate the large numbers of residents expected to return in the coming weeks. UAE residents currently abroad will no longer need to apply for an entry permit to return ...

ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have ...