This type of fine comes with black points in addition to the monetary penalty, and the amount depends on the severity of the offence
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Eighty-eight per cent of visa violators who applied to amend their status during the first week of the amnesty initiative have chosen to remain in the country, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) said.
Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, emphasised the initiative's role in providing an opportunity for violators to change their circumstances without leaving the UAE. Only 12 per cent of applicants have opted to exit the country, demonstrating a strong desire to stay and work within the UAE.
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Dubai received close to 20,000 applications in the first week of the amnesty. The top official stressed that the most prominent advantage of the scheme is that it allows violators to leave the country without any bans, fees or fines.
After illegal expats avail the amnesty, they can legally live and work in the country, and no administrative restrictions will be imposed, which confirms the UAE's commitment to respecting human rights.
The authority also highlighted that violators can apply for six main services during the grace period:
Violators can apply for the amnesty through Amer centres, GDRFA Al Awir centre, ICP centres, ICP online channels, and approved typing centres.
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