How to Use the UAE Overstay Fine Calculator
If you are currently overstaying or worried you might, this tool gives you the exact numbers — and tells you exactly what to do next. Every day you wait adds AED 50.
- Select your visa type. Choose from 8 categories — tourist (prepaid), visa-on-arrival (30 or 90-day), visit/family, cancelled residence, expired residence, Golden/Green visa, or transit. Each has a different grace period. The tool auto-applies the correct one.
- Enter your visa expiry and planned exit date. The expiry is the last valid day on your visa (or cancellation date for residence). Exit date is when you plan to leave — leave as today to see current fine. The tool subtracts any grace period automatically.
- Review results and take action. See total fine, exit permit requirement, admin fees, and a personalised action plan. Direct links to official payment portals included.
The Complete Guide to UAE Visa Overstay Fines
Since February 2026, the UAE charges a unified AED 50 per day for all visa types — replacing the previous system where residence visas were AED 25/day. This is a 100% increase for residence visa holders.
Grace Periods by Visa Type
| Visa Type | Grace Period | When Fines Start |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa (Prepaid) | 0 days | Day after expiry |
| Visa on Arrival (30-day) | 10 days | Day 11 after expiry |
| Visa on Arrival (90-day) | 0 days | Day after expiry |
| Visit / Family Visa | 0 days | Day after expiry |
| Residence (Cancelled/Expired) | 30 days | Day 31 |
| Golden / Green Visa | 180 days | Day 181 |
| Transit (48/96-hour) | 0 days | Immediately |
The Real Cost: More Than AED 50/Day
Daily fines: AED 50/day, never stops growing. Exit permit: AED 250-300, required after 30+ days overstay. Admin fees: AED 200-500. Indirect costs: missed flights, legal fees, employment complications.
Where to Pay
Online (recommended): ICP Smart Services for all emirates, or GDRFA Dubai for Dubai visas. Also via UAEICP mobile app. In person: Amer Centres (Dubai) or authorised typing offices. Pay at least 48 hours before departure — do not rely on airport counters.
Consequences by Duration
1-14 days: Financial only, simple to resolve. 15-30 days: Passport flagged but manageable. 31-60 days: Exit permit required, risk increases. 61-90 days: Travel ban likely, GCC impact. 90+ days: Deportation risk, potential permanent ban. Use our Visa Type Finder to explore your options for changing status.
Frequently Asked Questions — UAE Overstay Fines
AED 50/day for all visa types since February 2026. Plus exit permit AED 250-300 (if 30+ days) and admin fees AED 200-500.
Tourist/visit: zero. 30-day visa-on-arrival: 10 days. Cancelled/expired residence: 30 days. Golden/Green: 180 days.
ICP (smartservices.icp.gov.ae) for all emirates. GDRFA (gdrfad.gov.ae) for Dubai. UAEICP app. Pay 48+ hours before departure.
AED 1,500 in fines + AED 275 exit permit + ~AED 350 fees = ~AED 2,125 total. Passport flagged. Cannot leave until cleared.
60+ days: travel ban risk. 90+ days: deportation, 6-12 month ban, GCC blacklist. 180+ days: AED 9K+ fines, potential permanent ban. Employers hiring overstayers: up to AED 1M fine.
Only if overstay exceeds 30 days. AED 250-300 from GDRFA/ICP. Apply at Amer Centre — cannot get at airport. Under 30 days: pay fines and depart.
Exceptional cases only: medical emergencies, force majeure. Last amnesty ended Dec 2024. No active amnesty as of March 2026. Do not wait for one.
Set alarms 30 + 7 days before expiry. UAEICP app for monitoring. Extend before expiry. If changing jobs, start new visa before cancellation.
Expiry: visa reached end date, tourist fines start immediately. Cancellation: sponsor ended residence visa, 30-day grace period applies.
Under 30 days with paid fines: minimal impact. 60+ days: rejections possible. GCC countries share data — affects Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar applications too.
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