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Expired UAE Visa? Expats Can Return Home Amid Conflict, No Fines Till 2026

Expired UAE Visa? Expats Can Return Home Amid Conflict, No Fines Till 2026

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News18•17-03-2026, 12:47

Expired UAE Visa? Expats Can Return Home Amid Conflict, No Fines Till 2026

•UAE allows expat residents with expired residency permits to return, easing travel rules.
•Decision comes amid ongoing airspace closures and flight disruptions due to US–Iran–Israel conflict.
•Eligible residents can enter UAE without new entry visa and will not pay overstay fines.
•Special permission is valid until March 31, 2026; expats must return within this window.
•Upon return, residents can regularise their legal status as per UAE rules.

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