The UAE has allowed residents stranded abroad with expired residency permits to return without obtaining a new entry visa, due to ongoing regional airspace disruptions.
The decision, implemented on February 28, 2026, will remain valid until March 31, ... moreThe UAE has allowed residents stranded abroad with expired residency permits to return without obtaining a new entry visa, due to ongoing regional airspace disruptions.
The decision, implemented on February 28, 2026, will remain valid until March 31, 2026. It applies to residents whose permits expired while they were outside the country and who were unable to return because of flight cancellations or travel restrictions.
Eligible individuals can enter the UAE and regularise their status without paying overstay fines. Authorities said the measure aims to support residents affected by exceptional global travel disruptions.
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