UAE visa: Residents can sort out overstay fines, expired permits in new initiative starting February 25

UAE visa: Residents can sort out overstay fines, expired permits in new initiative starting February 25

The new initiative will run every day at a stall in Deira City Center from 10am to 10pm

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Published: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 1:12 PM Last updated: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 1:41 PM

People in the UAE facing visa-related issues have a golden chance to get them sorted.

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) is running a 3-day campaign titled 'A Homeland for All' at Deira City Center to reach out to residents, visitors and tourist who have issues with their visa.

The campaign, which will run every day from February 25 to 27, will have authorities from GDRFA at a stall in Deira City Center close to Centerpoint from 10am to 10pm to help those who have any issues with their visa including those who have overstayed their permit and those with expired documents.

According to a GDRFA social media post, the campaign hopes to encourage a culture of compliance with entry and residence laws. Lt-Col Salem bin Ali, Director of the Client Happiness Department at GDRFA advised people to approach the stand without fear. “Even if you have overstayed for 10 years, our staff will find a solution for you,” he said in an Instagram