Visa Overstay Fine Calculator UAE

Estimate what you may owe if you stay past your visa, and see how grace periods change the number.

Last reviewed 23 October 2026. Official sources are linked on this page.

Check before you act. Fees, rules and dates change. Confirm the details with the official authority before you pay or apply.

At a glance

Daily fine
AED 50 per day, as widely reported
Visit visas
No grace period under the latest reports
Residence visas
A 30-day grace period after expiry or cancellation is commonly reported
Dependants
A longer grace period of 60 to 180 days can apply, depending on circumstances
Where to confirm
ICP or GDRFA smart services

How the fine works

The reported rate is AED 50 for each day you stay after your visa or grace period ends. The grace period depends on your visa type, so pick the closest match in the calculator and edit the grace days if your situation is different.

Visa situationCommonly reported grace
Tourist or visit visaNone under the latest reports
Expired or cancelled residence visa30 days
Dependants and some special cases60 to 180 days, depending on circumstances
GCC residents on a GCC national entry permit30 days plus a 10-day extension, as reported

Rules and grace periods have changed in the past and can change again. Confirm yours with ICP or GDRFA.

Visa overstay fine calculator

Estimate the fine for staying past your visa or grace period.

Picking a type sets the grace days below. You can edit them.
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Some guides mention a service fee of about AED 100. Add it if it applies to you.

What to do if you have overstayed

  1. Check the exact amount. Use the official ICP or GDRFA smart services to see what you owe.
  2. Do not ignore it. Fines generally have to be cleared before you leave the country or apply for a new visa.
  3. Pay through official channels. Avoid anyone who asks for payment outside the official system.
  4. Ask about your options. If your visa was cancelled or your sponsor changed, an authorised typing centre or the authority can explain what applies to you.

How to avoid overstaying

  • Put your visa expiry date in your calendar with a reminder a month ahead.
  • If you are leaving a job, find out your visa cancellation date and grace period.
  • Extend or change your status before the visa ends, not after.
  • If a sponsor files a complaint against a visit visa holder, penalties can be much higher, so keep contact details up to date with your sponsor.

Frequently asked questions

AED 50 per day is the widely reported rate. Confirm the current figure with ICP or GDRFA.

Under the latest reports there is none, but check the current rule before you rely on it.

A 30-day grace period after expiry or cancellation is commonly reported.

Fines generally need to be settled before you leave or apply for a new visa.