October 11, Sunday, marks the end of the three-month grace period announced by UAE authorities on July 10 for certain expired residence visa holders to renew their residency. This grace period was allowed specifically for UAE residents and GCC passport holders inside the country whose visas expired.

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Dubai residence visa holders are still required to have an approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

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The compensation is applicable if maid is found working for another employer

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UAE residents flying to Dubai will need pre-approval as the authorities have revoked the earlier decision to do away with return permits. Dubai authorities have revoked the decision to allow returning residents without ICA or General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) approval.

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UAE residents no longer require entry permit to return. Expat residents must provide a negative PCR Covid-19 test before they fly.

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Visitors with visas that expired after March 1 have been granted an additional 30-day grace period to regularise their status or exit the country without incurring overstay fines. The grace period starts from August 11, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) announced on Monday.

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