Overstaying in Dubai: fines and consequences

What happens if you overstay

The ICP states a fine of 50 dirhams for every day you stay longer or on which the visa has expired.

The German Federal Foreign Office warns that, depending on the length of the unauthorised stay, heavy fines and deportation may follow, and for longer overstays even detention.

If it has already happened

Settle the fine before your flight and allow enough time at the airport. The UAE authorities offer their own services for this: the GDRFA for Dubai and the ICP for the other emirates.

If you have unpaid bills, loan instalments or traffic fines in the UAE, a travel ban may even follow, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. So settle such matters before you leave.

Extend in time instead of overstaying

If you would like to stay longer, apply for an extension while your visa is still valid. According to the ICP, the stay including extensions must not exceed 120 days in total. Read more in our guide Extending a Dubai visa.

How to avoid it from the start

Choose the length based on your return flight. If it is more than 30 days after your outbound flight, take the 60-day visa. Our application warns you if your trip is longer than the visa you selected.

Before you fly, check your visa yourself with the authority using the visa number and passport number. Our check your visa page shows you how.