In the UAE, overstaying a visit or residence visa can result in significant fines. The fine for overstaying is now AED 50 per day. In some cases, the individual will be deported and may get banned from re-entering the country for life time. In this visa overstay guide, we are sharing UAE Visa Fine Check process in a very easy way.
It is essential to renew or exit the country within the permitted time frame to avoid visa fines or other legal consequences. For those who overstay, paying the fine is mandatory which is usually required before departure or adjusting the status to remain legal in the country. To check UAE overstay fines online, one must have the required information of his/her visa related documents.
UAE Recent News: ICP UAE just announced on February 4, 2025 the arrest of 6000 visa violators after Amnesty 2024 ended on December 31. As per official sources, all violators will be deported with life time travel ban.
Who are Visa Violators?
All those who overstay on residents and visit visa holders whose visas are expired or cancelled will be considered as overstayed after grace periods. As per UAE Labour Law, it is violation and they will pay fine for those days. People overstaying should check their visa and Emirates ID Fines online.
People with cancelled or expired visas both residents and tourists must change status (IN/OUT), avail new visit/tourist visa or exit UAE before grace period ends to avoid overstay fines. This is confirmed from GDRFAD and ICA UAE.
Before checking your overstay fines please keep in mind that the last legal day for the cancelled or expired visa holders is now changed from 30 to 60 and 90 days. Grace period is extended for some professions, Check new rules for Grace Period here.
How to Check Overstay Fine in UAE:
Overstay fines or visa fines can be check through following official Government sites and apps using your visa file number, passport number or Emirates ID number.
- GDRFA https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en
- ICP UAE https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae
How to Check Overstay Fine on GDRFA Website:
Visit GDRFA website through below link or look for Fines Inquiry Service and follow step by step guide.
Check Overstay Fines using File Number:
- Choose File Number
- Choose Resident
- Choose your Place of Visa (Dubai etc)
- Write your File Number (201/2023/1234567)
- Select Date of Birth
- Choose Gender
- Clear security check
- Click on Submit button
After clicking submit button, you will able to see your overstay fines on screen (if any), if no fines found, you will get a message stating “No fines have been found on your file number”.
Check Overstay Fines using Passport Number:
- In search type, click on Passport Number
- Write your Passport Number
- Select your Nationality from the list
- Enter Date of Birth
- Gender
- Security check
- Click Submit button
Check Overstay Fines using Emirates ID:
- Select Emirates ID option
- Write your Emirates ID Number
- Date of Birth
- Select Gender
- Click I’m not a robot
- Click on Submit button
Link: Check Emirates ID Fines
How to Check Visit Visa Fines?
Visiting Visa Fine Check is for people who are living on visit or tourist visas in UAE, they can also check fines on GDRFADubai website using below options:
- Choose File Number in search type
- Click on Permit (not resident)
- Choose your visa issuing government
- Write File Number in correct format
- Write your DOB
- Choose Gender (Male or Female)
- Pass the robot test
- Click on Submit
How to Check Overstay Fines on ICA UAE Website:
Another way to check overstay fine in UAE is via ICP UAE official website through below link.
Requirements:
1.Residence Visa or File Number
2.Date of Birth
3.Check below sample
Step 1: To begin, click here or visit smartservices.ica.gov.ae, once clicked you will be redirected to home page, now look for Public services tab and look for fines and leave permits option.
Step 2: After clicking fines and leave permits, you will see Fines – Pay Fines option on the top of ica smart service UAE page. Click on start button to begin ICA Overstay Fine.
Step 3: Once clicked the start button, you will see below 3 step page to fill. On this page you need to write your visa file number from your residence visa.
Step 4: After writing visa file number details including department number (101, 201, 301) year in which your visa is pasted, serial number (1,2,3) and sequence number that contain 7 digits. Write your date of birth; pass the captcha code and click on search button.
If your entered details are correct, you will be able to see overstay fine amount under your visa in UAE including number of days you overstayed.
As we mentioned above, if your visa is cancelled and your grace period is over you must pay fines in-order to leave UAE or get another visa, if your visa is expired and you have not changed the status you will also pay fine upon status change. You can also leave UAE by applying for amnesty scheme.
How much is Overstay Fine in UAE?
Overstay fine on visit visa or tourist visa is now same as residence visa, if you are overstay on visit/tourist visa, you will pay:
- 100 AED for the first day
- 50 AED per day after first day
- 50 AED as one time service fees
Overstay fine on residence visa is now similar to visit or tourist visa, you will be charged:
- 50 AED for the first day after grace period
- 50 AED per day up to 6 months (after first day)
- 75 AED per day from 6 to 12 months
- 100 AED per day after 12 months of overstay
How to Pay Overstay Fines Online:
If you are overstay in UAE and want to pay fines, select your relation with sponsor from the drop down menu and click next, you can also choose none, once clicked on next page, you will be asked to provide your mobile number for the OTP, provide your bank (card) details and submit request.
Service Fees and Refund Policy:
The total fees to clear fines is 52 AED approximately including E-service fees 29.4 AED and ICA fees 22 AED. In-case of rejection the fees (52 AED) will not be refunded.
Once done, you will received an SMS on your mobile and email confirmation with receipt for the overstay fines you paid. Guide about UAE visa fine check or overstay fine in UAE 2025 ends here. Leave comments for GDRFA Fine queries or join our group for overstay fine waiver options.