Abu Dhabi, June 19 -- The UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional travel disruptions, allowing them to regularise their status or leave the country without penalties.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) said the grace period runs from June 10 to July 9, 2026.

The measure applies to visa holders, exit permit holders and former residents whose visas were cancelled but who were unable to leave the UAE because of airspace closures and flight suspensions linked to regional instability earlier this year.

According to the ICP, the grace period provides affected individuals with a final opportunity to comply with UAE resid...