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UAE Visa Amnesty Exit Permit Guide: 14-Day Validity Period | 2024 Update
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UAE Visa Amnesty Exit Permit Guide: 14-Day Validity Period | 2024 Update

Official ICP guide for UAE visa amnesty exit permits: Learn application steps, validity periods, and requirements. Must exit before December 31, 2024.

Vadim Kouznetsov
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The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has released important guidelines regarding exit permit validity for amnesty seekers in the UAE. This advisory specifically addresses individuals who plan to leave the country after regularising their residency status.

Key Exit Permit Requirements

The ICP has highlighted several crucial points for amnesty applicants:

  • Exit permits maintain a strict 14-day validity period
  • All permits must be used before the grace period ends on December 31, 2024
  • Applicants must depart through their nearest exit point within the specified timeframe
  • Travel tickets should only be booked after securing the exit permit

How to Apply for an Exit Permit

The ICP has streamlined the application process through their electronic service. Applicants can access this service via:

  • Personal accounts
  • Company accounts
  • Authorised typing centres
  • The official ICP website
  • ICP smart application

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. Access your account using UAE PASS digital ID
  2. Select “Exit Permit Issuance” from available services
  3. Choose your appropriate category:
    • Family members residing in UAE
    • Domestic workers
    • Labourers
    • Cancelled visa holders
  4. Select the permit recipient
  5. Submit application and verify details
  6. Complete payment
  7. Receive permit via email

Important Documentation Requirements

For successful exit permit processing, applicants need:

  • Valid passport OR
  • Active return document (without specified validity period)
  • Embassy/consulate-issued travel documents (must match residency records)

Compliance Warning

The ICP emphasises that failure to exit within the grace period will result in:

  • Automatic reinstatement of previous penalties
  • Reimposition of prior restrictions
  • Potential additional complications for future UAE entry

Travel Advisory

For smooth departure procedures, the ICP advises:

  • Verify all document validity before booking flights
  • Ensure travel documents match residency records
  • Plan departure within the 14-day permit window
  • Exit before December 31, 2024 grace period deadline

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