The UAE overstay fine is AED 50 for every day you stay after your visa, or the grace period that applies to it, has ended. The rate is the same for tourist, visit and residence visas. Where you check and pay depends on who holds your file: ICP for federal files, GDRFA Dubai for Dubai-issued ones.
UAE overstay fine at a glance
- Fine: AED 50 per day of overstay, the same for tourist, visit and residence visas.
- When it starts: the day after your permitted stay ends, or the day after the grace period that applies to your permit ends.
- Grace periods: residence permits get 30 to 180 days depending on the category (table below). Do not assume a visit or tourist visa has one. Check the permitted stay on your file.
- Where to check and pay: ICP website or app for federal files, GDRFA Dubai website or app (or an Amer centre) for Dubai-issued files.
How the overstay fine is calculated
The formula is simple: days overstayed x AED 50. Count from the day after your permitted stay or grace period ends, not from the printed expiry date when a grace period applies.
| Days overstayed | Fine at AED 50 a day |
|---|---|
| 1 day | AED 50 |
| 10 days | AED 500 |
| 30 days | AED 1,500 |
| 90 days | AED 4,500 |
These are examples of the arithmetic only. The amount shown on your file in ICP or GDRFA is the one you pay, so always confirm it there before you travel.
Grace period after a residence permit expires or is cancelled
ICP sets the grace period by residence category. The AED 50 daily fine only starts once it ends.
| Grace period | Who it applies to (ICP) |
|---|---|
| 180 days | Golden, Green and Blue Residence holders and their family members; widows or divorced women of residents; students after completing their studies; foreign-passport holders who are relatives of UAE citizens |
| 90 days | Skilled workers in levels 1 to 3, and property owners |
| 60 days | Residence permits issued with a guarantor or host |
| 30 days | All other categories |
The exact last date to stay is shown on your cancellation confirmation and in ICP Smart Services. If you are leaving for good, our UAE visa cancellation guide explains the steps before the grace period starts.
Is there a grace period for tourist and visit visas?
Do not count on one. ICP lists the AED 50 daily fine for exceeding the permitted stay of an entry permit, and visitors should not assume any grace period after expiry. If you need more time, apply to extend before the visa expires. ICP allows tourist entry permits to be extended up to a total of 120 days. Permits to visit a relative or friend, or to look for work or set up a business, can be extended up to a total of 180 days. Border-area permits and some others cannot be extended. In Dubai, extensions are handled by GDRFA Dubai and the sponsor must apply.
How to check and pay an overstay fine
| Your visa file | Check the amount | Pay or get help |
|---|---|---|
| Federal file (all other emirates) | ICP website (Smart Services) or the UAEICP app | Online through ICP, or at an ICP customer happiness centre |
| Dubai-issued file | GDRFA Dubai website or app (Fines Inquiry) | Online through GDRFA Dubai, or at an Amer centre in Dubai |
Not sure which authority holds your file? Our guide to checking your UAE visa status online shows how to find out. Settle the fine through the same official channel before you leave or change your visa status, and keep the payment proof.
Can overstay fines be waived?
Waivers are exceptions, not a right. Earlier this year ICP announced relief for people whose departures were delayed by regional airspace closures. Read our report on the ICP overstay fine waiver, and check with ICP or GDRFA whether any relief applies to your case before assuming a fine will be cancelled.
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