UAE visas: How to pay overstay fines online in six steps

Overstaying your visit in the UAE could cause the visitor to incur a fine of Dh50 per day – regardless of whether you have a residence or visit visa

Many visitors unintentionally overstay their visit to the UAE, travel agents have recently said, as they are unaware that the grace period has now been scrapped.

Overstaying your visit in the UAE and absconding could cause the visitor to incur a fine of Dh50 per day – regardless of whether you have a residence or visit visa.

If you stay in the Emirates for longer than the permitted time, you will be required to pay the applicable fine to clear all charges. Here’s how to do it in six steps.

1. Visit his website for the Federal Status, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security Administration and click on “Fines and Leave Authorization” on the home page.
2. You will then be redirected to another page where you will have to click on Start Service'' in theFine – Payment of Fine – Immigration Permit or Residence Violation – Payment of New Fine” field.
3. If you have a residence visa, you will need to fill in the blank fields on the page. If not, click “Nationals of certain countries” and fill in the blank fields.
4. Click Verify Applicant and then Continue to be redirected to another page.
5. You will then be asked to confirm your application and confirm all relevant details.
6. Finally, you will be redirected to a page asking you to pay the fine. Once your payment is complete, you will see that your transaction has been confirmed.