Last Updated on August 23, 2024

The UAE government is introducing a two-month grace period for visa violators to either regularize their status or leave the country, starting September 1, 2024. This presents a critical opportunity for the many undocumented workers in the UAE. If you’re one of them, this guide will help you navigate the Amnesty UAE 2024 registration process.

To avoid paying the daily overstaying fine of 150 dirhams, you have two options:

1. Secure an employment or job offer letter from a UAE-based company.
2. Exit the country during the two-month amnesty period.

How to Change Your Visa Status During Amnesty?

To change your visa status during the UAE Amnesty 2024, follow these steps:

1. Obtain a Job Offer Letter: Secure a job from a UAE-based company. The employer will then handle the necessary paperwork to obtain a work permit and residency visa on your behalf.

2. Exit the Country if Required: You may sometimes need to leave the UAE temporarily to complete the residency visa process. Having a job offer letter will ensure a smooth departure and return.

3. Receive Your Residency Visa: Once you have your residency visa, you can return to the UAE without any restrictions. If you’re currently working illegally, speak with your employer about legalizing your status and take advantage of the opportunities provided by Amnesty 2024.

4. Explore Other Employment Opportunities: If your current employer cannot assist, you can seek another employer willing to offer you a job and handle the paperwork for your residency visa.

How to Process the UAE Amnesty 2024 Registration?

If you do not wish to be employed by any company in the UAE and plan to return to your home country, you will need to register through a typing center in the UAE. These centers can handle all the necessary paperwork for you. [Click here for a list of top typing centers in the UAE].

Steps to Follow:

1. Visit a Typing Center:
Go to the nearest registered typing center and inform them that you want to apply for the Amnesty program.

2. Prepare Required Documents:
Gather your passport, old Emirates ID, and previous residency visa. If you don’t have these documents, you can use travel documents issued by your embassy.

3. Submit Your Application:
The typing center will take care of submitting your application on your behalf, so you won’t need to do anything else.

4. Pay the Processing Fee:
Since typing centers are private entities, they will charge a fee for their services in addition to the government processing fees.

5. Book Your Ticket:
Once you receive confirmation of your amnesty visa via email from the typing center, you can book your flight back to your home country.

Can You Return to the UAE in the future?

After completing the Amnesty 2024 process and returning to your home country, all visa violations will be cleared from the Immigration records.

There will be no immigration or labor bans placed on you, so you can return to the UAE in the future with any type of visa.

Be sure to follow all instructions and deadlines provided by the authorities to complete the amnesty process.