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Law allows residents to enter UAE even a day before visa expiry

The entry to the UAE for a resident of UAE may not be denied duration the period of validity of his visa.

By Ashish Mehta

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Published: Sun 13 May 2018, 4:00 PM

Last updated: Sun 16 Dec 2018, 8:17 AM

Q:I am planning to go on vacation to my home country on June 5 and will return on July 5. However, my residence visa is set to expire on July 6. Can I leave Dubai and return without any issues. Will I be denied entry in immigration because of the visa expiry date?
A: Pursuant to your queries, the entry to the UAE for a resident of UAE may not be denied duration the period of validity of his visa. As you are returning to Dubai on July 5 and your visa is expiring on July 6, you should be able to enter the UAE. For further clarifications, please contact The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs of Dubai.
Ashish Mehta is the founder and Managing Partner of Ashish Mehta & Associates. He is qualified to practice law in Dubai, the United Kingdom, Singapore and India. Full details of his firm on: www.amalawyers.com. Readers may e-mail their questions to: news@khaleejtimes.com or send them to Legal View, Khaleej Times, PO Box 11243, Dubai.


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