ICP Unified Fine System — AED 50/day, effective 11 Feb 2026
Grace period: 0 days — fine starts from Day 1 after expiry.
Estimated Overstay Fine
AED 0
⚠️ Exit Permit (Out-Pass) required. Your overstay exceeds 30 days. You must obtain an Out-Pass (~AED 250–300) from GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates) after paying your fine — before you can leave the UAE. Pay at least 48 hours before your flight.
This is an estimate based on the ICP Unified Fine System (AED 50/day, effective 11 Feb 2026). Exit permit fees (~AED 250–300) and e-service charges (~AED 52) are not included. Always verify your exact fine through the official ICP Smart Services (non-Dubai) or GDRFA Dubai portal.
A UAE visa overstay fine check takes a few minutes, and the number to know first is AED 50. That is the fine for every extra day after a visa expires or is cancelled and the grace period, if any, ends. ICP lists the same AED 50 per day for expired stay on its visa and residence violation fine service.
Tourist and visit visas carry no grace period, so the count starts the day after expiry. Residence visas first get a grace period after cancellation, and its length depends on the residence category. This guide shows where to check the fine, what each portal asks for, how the grace periods work, what an exit permit costs and what to do if the fine is already running.
Latest Updates (30 October 2026)
Checked on 30 October 2026: ICP and GDRFA Dubai still list the overstay fine at AED 50 per day, and neither portal shows a general amnesty.
ICP’s final 30 day grace period for people who were earlier exempt from overstay fines ran from 10 June 2026 to 9 July 2026. Eligible people did not need to take any action. Standard fines apply again since that date.
ICP’s payment service now needs a UAE Pass login, and it lists a AED 100 smart services fee on top of the fine.
GDRFA Dubai lists one 60 day grace period for residence permits after cancellation, while ICP lists different periods by category. Check which authority issued your visa.
How to Check Your UAE Visa Overstay Fine Online
The portal to use depends on where the visa was issued: GDRFA Dubai for Dubai visas and ICP Smart Services for visas from the other emirates.
Not sure whether the visa is expired or already cancelled? A quick visa status check shows which date the fine counts from.
Dubai visas: GDRFA Fines Inquiry
GDRFA Dubai’s Fines Inquiry service shows fines on your own file or on files under your sponsorship.
Choose the search type: file number, UDB number, Emirates ID or passport number.
Select nationality, file type (resident or permit) and place of issue, then enter the number you chose.
Add the date of birth and gender, pass the security check and submit.
If the details do not match, the page shows that the information did not match its records. Re check the entries or call GDRFA customer service on 8005111.
The GDRFA Dubai app and DubaiNow app can run the same check. Fines can be paid at an Amer centre or through the GDRFA channels.
Other emirates: ICP Smart Services
ICP handles violations for visas issued outside Dubai through its Payment of visa or residence violation fine service.
Log in with UAE Pass. ICP lists UAE Pass as required for this service.
Review the retrieved data, correct it if needed and pay the fine.
Keep the receipt. ICP states that after paying, the status must be adjusted or the person must leave the UAE.
The Smart Services system runs 24 hours a day. Customer Happiness Centres are also listed as a channel and follow their own opening hours. For help, ICP’s call centre is 600522222.
ICP lists the AED 50 daily fine, the AED 100 smart services fee and the UAE Pass login for this service. Source: icp.gov.ae
What If No Fine Appears?
A no fine result does not always mean the record is clear. Check these points first:
The wrong authority: a Dubai visa needs GDRFA and other emirates need ICP.
A typo in the passport, file, UDB or Emirates ID number, or a wrong date of birth.
A visa that expired very recently and has not updated yet.
Another search type: try the passport number instead of the file number.
If the fine still does not appear, contact GDRFA or ICP, or visit an Amer or Customer Happiness Centre with the Emirates ID, passport and visa page.
What Is the UAE Visa Overstay Fine?
The UAE visa overstay fine is AED 50 per day once any applicable grace period has ended. ICP’s guide lists AED 50 per day after the visa is cancelled or expires for tourist, visit, job exploration, transit and similar entry permits. The legal basis is the Federal Decree Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners, and the fine is recorded in the ICP and GDRFA systems.
For residents, the UAE Government Portal notes that the overstay fine is AED 50 per day, up from AED 25 under the earlier rules. If an old overstay from before the reforms was never settled, check ICP or GDRFA before applying for any new visa.
Grace Period by Visa Type: Know Exactly Where You Stand
Tourist and visit visas have no grace period, and the fine counts from the day after expiry. Residence visas get a grace period that runs from cancellation or expiry, and ICP sets its length by category.
Residence category
Grace period
Fine starts
Golden, Green and Blue residence holders and their families
180 days
Day 181
Widows or divorced women of residents
180 days
Day 181
Students after completing studies
180 days
Day 181
Foreign passport holders who are relatives of UAE citizens
180 days
Day 181
Skilled workers, levels 1 to 3
90 days
Day 91
Property owners
90 days
Day 91
Visa with a guarantor or host
60 days
Day 61
All other categories
30 days
Day 31
Source: ICP cancellation of residency permits service, which lists these periods. GDRFA Dubai’s service page for cancelling residence permits states a single 60 day grace period for all residence permit types, so a Dubai visa holder should confirm the date on GDRFA. The UAE Government Portal says grace periods are up to 6 months depending on the category. The grace period check helps you work out your own end date.
ICP sets the grace period after cancellation by residence category. Source: icp.gov.ae
Not sure which row is yours? It follows your residence category, and the residence visa types each carry their own rules.
How to Calculate Your UAE Visa Overstay Fine
The overstay fine equals the number of overstay days multiplied by AED 50. Use the calculator at the top of this page, or work it out by hand with the examples below.
Cancelled employment visa with a 30 day grace period, 60 days after it ends: 60 × AED 50 = AED 3,000.
These totals are the fine only. ICP lists a AED 100 smart services fee on its payment service, and an exit permit has its own fee, covered next.
Days overstayed
Fine at AED 50 a day
1 day
AED 50
7 days
AED 350
30 days
AED 1,500
31 days
AED 1,550
90 days
AED 4,500
180 days
AED 9,000
Do You Need an Exit Permit After an Overstay?
A person who overstayed usually needs to clear the fines and get an exit permit before leaving. Both authorities say a regular exit permit requires payment of all outstanding fines first, and the permit must be used within 7 days of issue.
Authority
Exit permit cost
Processing
GDRFA Dubai
AED 241
48 hours
ICP Smart Services
AED 200 plus AED 100 smart services fee
2 days
Sources: GDRFA issuance of a departure permit and ICP issue departure permit. ICP adds a late fine of AED 50 per day starting from the eighth day after the permit expires or is cancelled. Travel details such as a ticket within 7 days, the passport and a photo are needed.
A grace period is not an extension
A grace period only gives time to leave, change status or find a new visa. Once a residence visa is cancelled it is already invalid, so working, sponsoring family or processing documents is not allowed during that window.
If the employer cancelled the work permit first, confirm the visa cancellation date on GDRFA or ICP rather than guessing. Still inside your validity? Starting the residence visa renewal before expiry costs far less than any total above.
How to Pay Your UAE Visa Overstay Fine
Pay through the authority that issued the visa. Both options below were checked on the official service pages.
ICP: pay through ICP Smart Services or the ICP Smart App with UAE Pass, or visit a Customer Happiness Centre.
GDRFA Dubai: pay through the GDRFA channels or at an Amer centre.
ICP also runs an Easy Payment initiative for customers with outstanding obligations or fines, with a minimum amount of AED 500. Ask ICP whether your case qualifies before you apply. After paying, confirm in the system that the fine is cleared before you travel.
What Happens If You Do Not Pay?
An unpaid fine must be paid before an exit permit is issued, so it blocks departure through the regular process.
GDRFA’s exit permit page warns that unpaid fines can lead to further action before the permit is given.
An unreported lapse on a sponsored visa can also create problems on the sponsor’s file, covered in the employer FAQ below.
Can a UAE Overstay Fine Be Waived or Reduced?
A UAE overstay fine is not waived automatically. GDRFA Dubai publishes an exemption service for violators of the residence law, and each request is reviewed by the authority.
A general amnesty is not listed on ICP or GDRFA at the time of this check. The earlier emergency relief for people affected by regional disruption ended with ICP’s final 30 day grace period, which ran from 10 June to 9 July 2026.
Who the relief covered, which documents a hardship request needs and what follows a decision are set out in the visa fine waiver guide.
How to Avoid an Overstay Fine
Set a reminder well before the visa expires.
Check the exact expiry or cancellation date on UAE Pass, ICP Smart Services or GDRFA.
After a residence visa is cancelled, note the grace period end date for your category.
What to Do If You Have Already Overstayed
Check the balance on ICP or GDRFA, depending on where the visa was issued.
Settle the fine and ask about the exit permit if you plan to leave.
Confirm in the system that the fine is cleared before travelling.
Apply for an exemption only if a genuine reason such as a medical emergency applies, and keep the proof.
Change status to stay, if that is your goal, instead of leaving and risking trouble on re entry.
Conclusion
If you have already overstayed, check the fine on ICP or GDRFA, confirm the amount and clear it before travelling or changing status. A short accidental overstay is manageable: 5 days is AED 250, 10 days is AED 500 and 30 days is AED 1,500, before the smart services fee and any exit permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I do a UAE visa overstay fine check online?
Use GDRFA Dubai’s Fines Inquiry service for Dubai visas, or ICP Smart Services for other emirates. GDRFA asks for a file, UDB, Emirates ID or passport number plus nationality, place of issue and date of birth. ICP’s payment service needs a UAE Pass login.
What is the UAE visa overstay fine per day in 2026?
The fine is AED 50 per day, as listed on ICP’s service page. Tourist and visit visas have no grace period, so the fine starts the day after expiry.
Does a tourist visa have a grace period in the UAE?
No grace period is listed for tourist and visit visas. ICP’s guide lists AED 50 per day after the visa is cancelled or expires.
How much will I owe if I overstay by 30 days on a tourist visa?
Thirty days comes to AED 1,500 (30 × AED 50). ICP lists a AED 100 smart services fee on its payment service, and an exit permit adds AED 241 at GDRFA Dubai or AED 300 at ICP.
Will an overstay fine affect future visa applications?
An unpaid fine can hold up a new visa or exit permit, because fines must be cleared first. After payment the matter is settled, though ICP keeps the record.
Is there a UAE visa amnesty in 2026?
A general amnesty is not listed on ICP or GDRFA right now. ICP’s final 30 day grace period for people earlier exempt from fines ended on 9 July 2026. GDRFA also runs a violators amnesty inquiry page, so check it for your own file.
How do I pay a fine if I am in a different emirate from where my visa was issued?
Go by where the visa was issued, not where you are. Dubai visas use GDRFA or an Amer centre, and all other visas use ICP Smart Services with UAE Pass.
Can my employer be penalised if I overstay as a sponsored employee?
Yes. GDRFA’s legal awareness page lists a AED 50,000 fine for recruiting a foreigner without giving a job or letting that person work for others. It also lists AED 5,000 for a false absconding report and says absconding staff must be reported within 10 days. See the absconding rules for the process.
Can I check my UAE overstay fine with my passport number?
Yes. GDRFA Dubai accepts a passport number with nationality, place of issue and date of birth. ICP’s service pulls data through UAE Pass.
Is the overstay fine different in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Dubai?
No. The fine is AED 50 per day across the UAE. What differs is where you check and pay, and the Dubai grace period of 60 days listed by GDRFA.
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Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only, based on publicly available UAE laws and regulations. It does not constitute legal advice. Always verify with official UAE government sources or a qualified legal professional.
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