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Verified AED 50 Per Day How to Check, Pay and Get a New Visa
Updated 26 August 2026 · Verified by Martin Muthugumi against ICP and GDRFA Dubai
The UAE overstay fine is AED 50 per calendar day from the first day after any visa or permit expires. No grace period applies. The fine is an administrative charge it is paid, cleared and the person moves on. There is no automatic deportation, no travel ban and no criminal record for a standard tourist overstay. This page covers what the fine is, how to check the amount online, how to pay, and three routes to get a new visa and stay or travel legally.
AED 50 per day overstay fine from day one. When paid through ICP, government service fees of approximately AED 151 are added on top. A 1-day overstay totals AED 202.84 via ICP. The exact amount shows on the portal before payment.
ICP · GDRFA Dubai · Verified receipt 03/08/2026No. A tourist visa overstay in the UAE is an administrative fine, not a criminal matter in ordinary circumstances. Pay the fine, clear it and move on. No automatic deportation, no travel ban, no criminal record.
ICP · u.aeYes. Clear the fine first through ICP or GDRFA, then apply for a new visa. Three routes available: border exit and new tourist visa, airport-to-airport visa change, or in-country status change once the fine is cleared.
ICP · GDRFA DubaiIn standard situations, no. ICP may consider a reduction in documented exceptional circumstances serious illness, hospitalisation, natural disaster. A travel agency has no standing to waive a government fine.
ICPICP service centres, GDRFA Amer centres, Tasheel offices, or online through the ICP portal and GDRFA app. Payment by card. Fine must be cleared before exit or new visa application.
ICP · GDRFA DubaiNo it accumulates daily until the person exits the UAE or clears their status through ICP or GDRFA. Ignoring the fine does not pause it. It will be collected in full at the airport on departure.
ICP · GDRFA Dubai
The UAE overstay fine is set at a flat rate of AED 50 per calendar day, applying from the first day after any visa or permit expires. This rule came into effect under the February 2026 ICP regulations, replacing the previous tiered structure. The grace period that previously applied to on-arrival tourist visas was removed in October 2024.
| Days overstayed | Fine (AED) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | AED 50 | Fine begins on the first day after expiry, not after a warning |
| 7 days | AED 350 | One week |
| 14 days | AED 700 | Two weeks |
| 30 days | AED 1,500 | One month |
| 60 days | AED 3,000 | Two months |
| 90 days | AED 4,500 | Three months |
The fine applies to tourist visas, visit visas, residence visas within the grace period that then expire, and preapproved entry permits. The ICP or GDRFA portal shows the exact outstanding amount for any passport.
Source: ICP Smart Services · GDRFA Dubai · February 2026 ICP regulation update · Verified ICP payment receipt, Sharjah, 3 August 2026 (Request No. 0103579599182026570641474)
The exact fine amount is recorded in the UAE federal immigration system and can be checked in two minutes using a passport number. The ICP or GDRFA portal is the authoritative source any third-party tool is reading from the same system.
Source: ICP Smart Services · GDRFA Dubai
The fine is paid at an ICP service centre, a GDRFA Amer centre, a Tasheel office, or online through the government portal. Payment is by card. Clearance is immediate once payment is confirmed.
| Payment channel | Who uses it | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| ICP Smart Services portal icp.gov.ae | All emirates except Dubai | Immediate on payment |
| GDRFA Dubai application or Amer centre | Dubai-issued visas | Immediate on payment |
| Tasheel service centres | Any UAE resident or visitor | Immediate on payment |
| UAEICP app | All emirates | Immediate on payment |
| Licensed travel agency | Anyone who prefers not to go in person | Agency submits and confirms clearance same day |
A licensed travel agency such as Arabiers can check the fine amount, pay it through the government portal and provide clearance confirmation on the applicant's behalf. This is part of the full visa resolution service that includes the fine clearance plus the new visa application in one process.
Once the fine is cleared, the person is in a legal position to act. Three routes are available. The right one depends on the situation.
| Route | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Border exit and new tourist visa | Pay fine, exit the UAE at any land or air border, re-enter on a new express tourist visa arranged by Arabiers before the crossing | People who want to stay in the UAE and need the fastest new visa |
| Airport-to-airport visa change | Arabiers arranges exit flight, fine clearance and new tourist visa as one service. Fine cleared at the airport. Re-enter on the new visa in the same journey. | People who want the whole process managed in one place |
| In-country status change | Fine paid and cleared first. Then Arabiers submits a new in-country tourist visa application without exit. Subject to ICP approval. | People who cannot or do not want to travel to a border |
The most common misconception we handle is that an overstay creates a permanent immigration problem. It does not. It is a fine the amount is fixed, it is paid, it is cleared and the person applies for a new visa. We have processed this for thousands of visitors. The process is the same whether the overstay was three days or three months. Pay the fine, clear it, apply for the new visa.
Source: ICP Smart Services · GDRFA Dubai · Arabiers operational experience 2016 to 2026
If a person with an outstanding overstay fine attempts to leave the UAE without first paying, the fine is collected at the immigration departure checkpoint before boarding is permitted. The person cannot board until the full outstanding amount is paid. Card payment is accepted at the airport.
If a person with an outstanding fine attempts to re-enter the UAE, the fine shows in the immigration system and entry may be refused until the fine is cleared.
Source: GDRFA Dubai immigration procedures · ICP Smart Services
In standard tourist overstay situations, no. The AED 50 per day rate is set by ICP and is not negotiable. No travel agency, no third-party app and no government helpline can reduce or waive the fine in ordinary circumstances.
ICP may consider a reduction or waiver on a case-by-case basis where the overstay was caused by documented exceptional circumstances. These include serious illness requiring hospitalisation during the overstay period, a declared natural disaster, or the death of an immediate family member inside the UAE. Documentary evidence a medical certificate, hospital admission record or death certificate must be submitted directly to ICP. The decision is at ICP's sole discretion and is not guaranteed.
Source: ICP Smart Services · u.ae
The overstay fine only applies when the visa expires without action. A tourist visa can be extended in-country before expiry no fine, no border crossing. Two in-country extensions are available, 30 days each, at AED 1,190 per extension through a licensed agency.
Applying at least 5 days before the visa expires leaves time to handle any document issue without the visa lapsing. The extension application and the new visa PDF are processed while the current visa is still valid.
All extension options including the 90-day in-country tourist visa are covered on the UAE tourist visa extension page.
The overstay fine is AED 50 per day from the first day after the visa or permit expires. No grace period, no cap. A 7-day overstay carries a fine of AED 350. A 30-day overstay is AED 1,500. A 90-day overstay is AED 4,500. When paid through ICP Smart Services, government service fees are added on top of the fine itself. A verified ICP receipt from Sharjah dated 3 August 2026 shows a total of AED 202.84 for a 1-day overstay: AED 50 fine plus AED 122 ICP fees, AED 28 e-services fees and AED 1 electronic payment fees. The ICP or GDRFA portal confirms the exact total before payment.
Open icp.gov.ae for all emirates except Dubai, or gdrfad.gov.ae for Dubai-issued visas. Select File Validity, then Passport Information, then Visa. Enter passport number, expiry date and nationality. The outstanding fine amount displays immediately. The UAEICP app and Amer Smart app show the same information on mobile.
Pay at ICP service centres, GDRFA Amer centres, Tasheel offices, or online through the ICP portal and GDRFA application. Payment by card. Clearance is immediate. The fine must be cleared before exit is permitted without delay at the airport, and before any new visa application is accepted. A licensed agency can pay on the applicant's behalf as part of a full visa resolution service.
A fine of AED 50 per day accumulates from the first day after expiry. There is no automatic deportation and no criminal record for a standard tourist overstay. The fine is an administrative charge. The person pays it, clears it through ICP or GDRFA, and either exits the UAE or applies for a new visa. Ignoring the fine does not pause it it continues accumulating and is collected in full at the airport on departure.
Yes. Clear the fine first through ICP or GDRFA, then apply for a new visa through any of three routes: a border exit with a new express tourist visa arranged by Arabiers before the crossing, an airport-to-airport visa change where Arabiers manages the exit flight and new visa as one service, or an in-country status change once the fine is cleared and ICP approval is obtained. Overstaying does not bar a person from a new UAE tourist visa in ordinary circumstances.
No. The grace period for on-arrival and tourist visas was removed in October 2024. Under February 2026 ICP rules, a flat AED 50 per day fine applies from the first day after the visa expires. There is no buffer, no warning period and no automatic amnesty.
In standard situations, no. ICP may consider a reduction in documented exceptional circumstances serious illness requiring hospitalisation, a natural disaster, or death of an immediate family member in the UAE. Evidence must be submitted directly to ICP. A travel agency has no standing to waive or reduce a government fine. Any provider claiming this ability is not being truthful.
Passport and payment by card. At an ICP service centre or Amer centre, the staff look up the fine amount using the passport number. No additional documents are needed for a standard overstay fine clearance. When applying for a new visa after clearance, the standard tourist visa documents apply: passport photograph, return ticket and medical insurance.
The fine continues accumulating at AED 50 per day with no cap. At the airport on departure, the full outstanding amount is collected at the immigration checkpoint before boarding. Attempting to re-enter the UAE before the fine is cleared may result in entry being refused. The fine does not expire and is not written off.
No. ICP does not offer instalment payment for overstay fines. The full amount must be paid in one transaction before exit or new visa processing. No government app, third-party service or travel agency can offer a payment plan for a government-set fine.
Multiply the number of days overstayed by AED 50. Day one is the first day after the visa expires. Five days is AED 250. Thirty days is AED 1,500. Ninety days is AED 4,500. The ICP or GDRFA portal gives the exact confirmed amount use the calculation to verify independently.
Apply for a visa extension or status change before the current visa expires. A UAE tourist visa can be extended in-country twice without exit at AED 1,190 per extension. Both extensions must be applied for while the visa is still valid. Once the visa expires, the in-country extension option closes and the fine begins. Full extension options are on the UAE tourist visa extension page at arabiers.com/uae-tourist-visa-extension.
This guide is general information reviewed by Arabiers' UAE Visa & Travel Content Specialist. It is not legal advice. Fine rates and visa rules are set by the UAE Government and can change without notice. Confirm current fine amounts at icp.gov.ae or gdrfad.gov.ae. Last reviewed 26 August 2026.
The options available depend on which visa you entered on and whether it has already expired. Find your situation below.
Your on-arrival stamp cannot be extended in-country. Once it expires the fine runs at AED 50 per day. Pay the fine, then choose one of the routes below to get legal status again.
The preapproved permit cannot be extended beyond its one permitted extension at ICP. Once expired the AED 50 per day fine runs. Pay the fine, then apply for a new tourist visa through Arabiers.
Your 30-day on-arrival stamp allowed one in-country extension. If both the stamp and the extension have expired, the AED 50 per day fine is running. Pay the fine and choose a route below.
A prearranged tourist visa allowed two in-country extensions. If both extensions have expired or the visa itself lapsed without extension, the AED 50 per day fine runs from the first day after expiry. Pay the fine three routes available.
A cancelled residence visa carries a grace period. The AED 50 per day fine runs from the day after the grace period ends not from the cancellation date, not from the last working day. Check the exact grace period end date on the ICP portal before calculating the fine. Pay the fine, then apply for tourist status.
