Visa violators must apply for amnesty in issuing emirate, says UAE authority

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The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDFRA) reminds amnesty applicants to apply for amnesty in the emirate where their residency was issued.

“Holders of residencies issued in other emirates who wish to leave the country must visit the emirate from which the residency was issued,” according to GDFRA.

Meanwhile, those who wish to stay in Dubai after regularising their residency status can follow up with the emirate.

“If they wish to remain in the country and obtain a job opportunity in the Emirate of Dubai, they can follow up on amending their status with Dubai Residency, regardless of their file with the other emirates,” the authority added in their statement.

The two-month visa amnesty programme finally started on Sunday and has since accommodated thousands of applicants who wish to regularise their residency status.

The amnesty programme will continue until October 31. FLE/Expat Media