The UAE announced on August 1, 2024, that a grace period would be provided for those violating residence visa regulations.

UAE: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has declared a two-month grace period starting September 1, 2024, for residents who are in violation of the residency system. During this time, violators can either regularize their status or exit the country without facing fines. This grace period, effective from #September 1, 2024, will enable violators to either adjust their residency status or leave the UAE without incurring any penalties. The ICP confirmed that this new rule will take effect on September 1, 2024, allowing residency law violators to correct their status or depart the country without fines.
This grace period, confirmed by the ICP, is part of a broader initiative to allow violators to correct their status or exit the country without penalties.