Policy & Legal Updates
UAE Clarifies Overstay Fines, Illegal Employment Penalties, and Debt Travel Ban Thresholds
Legal guidance published by The National details UAE regulations on visa overstays, illegal employment, and civil travel bans. Overstay fines are standardized at Dh50 per day across all emirates, while companies hiring workers without proper visas face fines up to Dh50,000. Additionally, civil travel bans for outstanding debt can only be initiated for claims of Dh10,000 or more under federal law.
