Published: 08.04.2026
Residents outside the UAE whose visas expired on or after February 28, 2026, are temporarily allowed to return without applying for a new entry permit. The measure runs until March 31, 2026, after which they must renew or regularise their residency through the relevant authorities.
The measure temporarily removes the need for a new entry permit for residents who could not return to the UAE before their visas expired. According to sources, it covers residents who were abroad when their permits expired on or after February 28, 2026, but they must still regularise their status after arrival. It is most relevant to expatriates who already hold UAE residency and are currently outside the country. Anyone planning to return within the stated window should pay attention to the measure and complete the required renewal or status-correction procedures through official channels.