Published: 18.06.2026
People unable to leave the UAE because of airspace closures and flight disruptions were given a period from 10 June to 9 July 2026 to regularise their status. Those covered by the earlier overstay-fine exemption could either arrange continued legal stay or leave without incurring the relevant penalties.
According to the sources, this was a targeted temporary measure for people whose visa deadlines were affected by travel restrictions. It created a limited window to arrange continued legal stay or depart without the relevant overstay penalties, but it did not establish a permanent new rule. The measure was highly relevant to people who were in the UAE during the disruption and covered by the original exemption. It has no practical significance for new applicants or ordinary visitors outside that group.