Exempting expatriates from some countries from the fines of the UAE residence law

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Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security in the United Arab Emirates announced the exemption of expatriates from some countries from the fines of the residence law in the UAE.

Providing exemptions from the penalty imposed by the UAE residence legislation for expats from certain countries

Exempting foreign nationals from the penalties imposed by the United Arab Emirates' residency law, The departments of Identity, Nationality, Customs, and Ports Security in the United Arab Emirates have made public their decision to exempt expats from certain nations from the penalties associated with the UAE's resident law.

Exempting Sudanese from fines for violations of the UAE residence law

Fines for infractions of the UAE residence legislation will not be imposed on Sudanese citizens, Because of the dire humanitarian situation and the rapidly shifting conditions in the sisterly Republic of Sudan, the Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security has announced that it has exempted nationals of the sisterly Republic of Sudan who are currently residing in the United Arab Emirates from all fines that would have been incurred for violating the Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners, effective April 15, 2023, This decision was made in consideration of the rapidly changing conditions in the sisterly Republic of Sudan.

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Reasons for exempting Sudanese expatriates in the UAE from residency fines

Expats from Sudan who live in the UAE should not be required to pay residence fines due to the following reasons, This decision was made within the framework of the directions of the UAE and its noble human values, and the keenness of its wise leadership to seek a decent life for the residents of the Sudanese nationals present in the country, and taking into account the emergency humanitarian dimensions in light of the repercussions and resulting disturbances and the challenges related to the lives of individuals, and the keenness of the wise leadership in the UAE to seek a decent life for the residents of the Sudanese nationals present in the country, to lend a helping hand to the people of Sudan, who are our brothers and sisters, and to assist them in safety escaping the predicament they are currently in.

List of residency law violations from which Sudanese have been exempted

The following is a list of infractions of residency law that do not apply to Sudanese citizens, On the list of categories that are excluded from paying the fines are people who possess expired visas and residency permits, as well as people whose job contracts in the country or similar status have expired, as well as people whose term of departure from the UAE has also expired, Considering the facts, as well as the conditions and controls that are now in place with regard to this matter.

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residency law violations

Statement of the Sudanese embassy in the UAE

Statement issued by the Embassy of Sudan in the United Arab Emirates, An official statement issued by the Sudanese embassy in the nation conveyed the embassy's profound gratitude and appreciation to the top leadership of the UAE for the country's kind care of the Sudanese community.

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