In a move aimed at easing travel disruptions and supporting thousands of residents stranded abroad, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure allowing expatriate residents whose UAE residency visas have expired to return to the country without applying for a new entry permit. The policy will remain in effect until March 31, giving affected residents a crucial window to re-enter the country and regularise their immigration status.
The decision comes at a time when widespread flight disruptions and regional tensions have left many expatriates unable to travel back to the United Arab Emirates before their visas expired. Authorities say the measure reflects the country’s flexible administrative approach during exceptional circumstances and aims to ease the burden on residents caught in travel disruptions.
