All you need to know about amnesty
Q: What is the duration of the amnesty? A: Residents can avail of the amnesty for three months from August 1 to October 31 Q: Who are the people eligible for amnesty? A: The individuals who are staying illegally in the country can apply for amnesty. Q: What are the two options available for illegal residents under amnesty? A: Those who wish to exit the country can go back to their home countries without paying fines or facing jail term. Or individuals can regularise their status by getting a new visa under a sponsor. Q: Will those who entered the country illegally be given amnesty? A: Yes. But they will exit the country with a two-year ban. Q: Will there be a permanent ban on reentering the UAE for those who avail of amnesty? A: No. There will be no ban, and people can reenter the country on valid visas. Q: Will the applicant have to pay overstaying fines before modifying their illegal status? A: No. Applicants of amnesty will get a waiver on all overstaying fines. Q: What kind of violations will not fall under the amnesty scheme? A: People who have been blacklisted and also those who have legal cases against them are not eligible for amnesty. All residency violations will fall under the amnesty scheme.
Q: Can those who have absconding report against them apply for amnesty? A: Yes, Immigration authorities will remove the absconding report and issue exit permit without ban.
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What are the documents residents need to submit? A:
Residents need to submit original passport or EC (emergency certificate). They also need to submit an air ticket along with the application. Q: Can applicants who modify their status apply for jobs in the UAE? A: Yes. Applicants can register in the virtual job market available on the website of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Q: How long can those who modified their residency status stay in the country to look jobs? A: People looking for jobs can obtain a six-month temporary visa to look for employment.
Q: How can residents apply for amnesty? A: Illegal residents wishing to exit the country can approach the Immigration department and get exit permit.
Q: What are the documents residents need to submit? A: Residents need to submit original passport or EC (emergency certificate). They also need to submit an air ticket along with the application.
Q: What is the fee for applying for exit permit?
A: the A exit fee permit. of Dh220 is charged on
Q: What is the fee for modifying residency status? A: A fee of Dh500 is charged.
Q: Can residents without passports apply for amnesty? A: Yes, Residents without passports can also apply.
Q: What is the time period to exit the country after getting the exit pass? A: Individuals have to exit within 10 days of getting the exit pass. Q: How can those who cannot come to the Immigration apply for amnesty? A: Immigration will issue exit permits based on medical reports or letter from embassy or consulate.
Q: How many amnesty service centres have authorities established across the UAE? A: A total of nine centres have been established at the centres of the General Directorates of Residency and Foreign Affairs across the UAE.
Q: Where are the centres in Abu Dhabi located? A: Al Ain, Shahama and Al Garbia Q: Where can people submit their documents in Dubai? A: At Al Aweer Immigration centre Q: What is the location for other emirates? A: The amnesty centres are located at the Immigration Offices in the emirates.
Q: What are the timings of the centres? A: The amnesty service centres will open from 8am to 8pm.
Q: What benefits will amnesty bring to families coming from war-torn countries like Syria and Yemen? A: They will be granted a oneyear residence visa without restrictions attached.