Quick answer
The UAE visa overstay fine is a standardised AED 50 per day, applied the same way to tourist, visit and residence visas. There is no maximum cap and the fine no longer escalates over time - it is a flat daily rate. Residence visas have a grace period of 30 to 180 days after expiry or cancellation (depending on your category) before the fine starts. Tourist and visit visas generally have no grace period, so the fine begins the day after the visa expires. Use the calculator below for an indicative total, then verify and pay through the official ICP or GDRFA channels.
Calculate your overstay fine
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0 chargeable overstay days at AED 50/day.
Indicative estimate only. The AED 50/day rate is standardised, but your grace period depends on your visa category, and separate exit-permit fees may apply. Always confirm and pay the actual amount through the official channels below.
Check and pay your fine officially
Your actual fine can only be confirmed and paid through official UAE government channels. This tool does not access your personal records.
Use ICP Smart Services for visas issued outside Dubai, and GDRFA Dubai for Dubai-issued visas. The UAE Pass app can also be used to pay government fines.
UAE overstay fine - the rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Daily fine | AED 50 per day (flat, all visa types) |
| Maximum cap | None - it accrues until settled |
| Escalation over time | None - flat rate (the old tiered system was abolished) |
| Tourist / visit grace period | Generally none - fine starts day after expiry |
| Residence grace period | 30 to 180 days by category (see below) |
| Exit permit / "out pass" | Separate, roughly AED 200-300, only in specific cases |
Residence visa grace periods (indicative)
| Category | Grace period |
|---|---|
| Standard / other categories | 30 days |
| Sponsored resident (with guarantor) | 60 days |
| Skilled worker or property owner | 90 days |
| Golden / Green / Blue visa, students, family of UAE citizens | 180 days |
Grace-period categories are indicative and can change - confirm your specific category with ICP or GDRFA. The AED 50/day rate has been standardised since 14 October 2022.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the UAE overstay fine per day?
- The UAE visa overstay fine is a standardised AED 50 per day, applied the same way to tourist, visit and residence visas. There is no maximum cap and it no longer escalates over time.
- Is there a grace period before overstay fines start?
- Residence visas have a grace period of 30 to 180 days after expiry or cancellation, depending on your category. Tourist and visit visas generally have no grace period, so the fine starts the day after the visa expires.
- Is the overstay fine the same for tourist and residence visas?
- The daily rate is the same - AED 50 per day for all visa types. The difference is the grace period: residence visas get 30 to 180 days before the fine starts, while tourist and visit visas usually get none.
- Does the UAE overstay fine have a maximum limit?
- No. The fine accrues at AED 50 per day with no cap until it is settled. The older system that increased the rate over time was abolished.
- Where can I check and pay my overstay fine?
- You can check and pay through official channels only: ICP Smart Services for visas issued outside Dubai, and GDRFA Dubai for Dubai-issued visas. The UAE Pass app can also be used. This calculator is an estimate and does not access your personal records.
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