UAE Overstay Fine 2026: AED 50 Per Day, When It Starts and How to Pay

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Last checked: July 14, 2026

Quick answer

The UAE Government portal and ICP currently state that the visa or residence overstay fine is AED 50 per day. For a cancelled or expired residence permit, ICP says the fine starts on the day after the grace period for that residence category ends. Do not count from your last working day or assume that everyone has the same grace period.

For a visa issued outside Dubai, use ICP’s official fine-payment service. For a Dubai file, use GDRFA’s fine-collection service or an Amer centre. Check the official amount before paying because the authority calculates it from the dates in your immigration record.

Calculate an estimate

Estimated fine = AED 50 × chargeable overstay days

Chargeable days Estimated daily fine
1 day AED 50
7 days AED 350
14 days AED 700
30 days AED 1,500
60 days AED 3,000

This table estimates the daily fine only. Do not add an exit permit, service charge or other fee unless ICP, GDRFA or Amer confirms that it applies to your file.

Find the correct start date

  1. Identify the document. A visit visa expiry, residence expiry and residence cancellation are different events.
  2. Identify the authority. Dubai files are handled by GDRFA. Residence and visa files from the other emirates are handled by ICP.
  3. For a residence permit, confirm the grace period. ICP publishes 30, 60, 90 and 180-day categories. GDRFA’s residence-cancellation service currently states 60 days for Dubai.
  4. Check the official fine record. Use the passport, file or application details requested by the authority.

If your residence was cancelled, first read how to confirm the UAE visa cancellation grace period.

How to check and pay

ICP file: emirates other than Dubai

  1. Open the official UAE Government page for visa fees and fines.
  2. Follow its link to the ICP service for payment of a visa or residence violation fine.
  3. Enter the identifiers requested by ICP and review the dates and amount.
  4. Pay through the channel shown by ICP and save the receipt.

Dubai file

  1. Open GDRFA’s Fine Collection for Violators of Residency Law service.
  2. Follow the digital service instructions or visit an Amer/customer service centre if the online record does not resolve the case.
  3. Confirm the amount and whether any separate departure document is required for your particular file.
  4. Save the payment receipt and any approval message.

Documents and details to prepare

  • Passport and a clear copy of the identity page
  • Visa, residence permit or cancellation record
  • Immigration file or application number, if available
  • UAE Pass or the mobile number connected to the account, if the service requests it
  • Payment card
  • Previous inquiry, exemption or complaint reference numbers

If the amount looks wrong

Do not pay an unexplained amount only because an unofficial calculator produced it. Compare the expiry or cancellation date, the applicable grace period and the first chargeable day. Contact ICP for a non-Dubai file or GDRFA/Amer for a Dubai file and keep the inquiry number.

If exceptional circumstances prevented departure, ask the authority whether an exemption or adjustment process applies. Approval is case-specific; hardship does not automatically cancel the fine.

Common mistakes

  • Counting from the job termination date. Immigration records, not the HR date, control the permitted stay.
  • Using the wrong portal. Dubai and non-Dubai files use different authorities.
  • Assuming every cancelled residence has 30 days. Current official pages publish several grace-period categories.
  • Relying on an old fee article. Check the current official service page before payment.
  • Waiting until travel day. Resolve a mismatch before going to the airport.
  • Discarding the receipt. Keep a PDF or screenshot until the immigration record is clear.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the UAE overstay fine per day in 2026?

The current UAE Government and ICP pages state AED 50 per day.

When does the fine start after residence cancellation?

ICP says the charge begins on the day after the grace period applicable to the residence category ends. Confirm the category and deadline on the official record.

Can I pay a UAE overstay fine at the airport?

Some cases may be payable during departure, but do not rely on this as your plan. Check with ICP or GDRFA beforehand, especially when the amount, dates or departure requirements are disputed.

Does an overstay automatically create a travel or re-entry ban?

The official service pages used for this guide establish the fine but do not support a universal automatic ban for every overstay. Enforcement depends on the immigration record and circumstances. Ask the authority about your file rather than relying on a fixed internet timetable.

Does a MOHRE salary complaint stop the fine?

Do not assume that a labour complaint extends immigration status. Confirm the complaint with MOHRE and the permitted stay separately with ICP or GDRFA. See the guide to salary claims after visa cancellation.

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This guide provides general information, not legal or immigration advice. Confirm the amount, deadline and payment channel with ICP or GDRFA for your own record.

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