The United Arab Emirates (UAE) waived overstay fines for travellers whose visas expired due to Iran war disruptions, granting a 30‑day grace period until 9 July.
The exemption, announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security in Abu Dhabi, applies retroactively from 10 June to 9 July 2026.
The authority explained the relief was introduced to provide affected individuals sufficient time to correct residency and visa status without penalty, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Officials confirmed the waiver was extended on humanitarian grounds to assist people stranded in the UAE due to regional conflict and widespread flight suspensions.
Tourist and visit visa holders qualify for the exemption, alongside residents who cancelled residency visas in preparation for departure from the country during disruptions.
This is not the first measure introduced since conflict began as the authority previously announced an overstay fine amnesty in March after Iran launched attacks.
That earlier ruling covered financial penalties incurred from 28 February, when the UAE closed its airspace in response to Iranian strikes targeting Gulf states.
