How to Pay UAE Overstay Fines (AED 50/Day) & Clear Your File
The UAE uses one standard overstay fine. It is AED 50 per day. It applies to visit, tourist, and residence visas, per u.ae. The fine starts the day after your permitted stay ends. This is the day after your visa expires. Or it is the day after any grace period for your visa type ends. Check your exact fine on ICP or GDRFA. You can pay online. You can pay at a typing centre or an Amer centre. Or you can pay at the airport. Keep your receipt. Paying the fine does not extend your stay. After you pay, you must leave the UAE or change your status.
At a glance
- Cost:
- AED 50/day overstay fine (u.ae) + any status-change or exit fees
- Total time:
- Same day
- Steps:
- 5 steps
- Where to apply:
- u.ae
Last reviewed October 2026 against official sources. Re-checked every 6 months · next review due April 2027.
The Steps
Follow these in order
Each card shows the phase, expected time, and any cost. Data checked against official UAE sources(October 2026).
0 of 5 steps
- Before You Go Minutes AED 50/day
Check your status and fine total
Use the status enquiry on ICP for visas issued outside Dubai. Use GDRFA Dubai for Dubai visas. Enter your passport or file number. The result confirms how many days you have overstayed and your total fine. The fine is AED 50 per day, per u.ae.
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- Submit & Pay Same day AED 50/day
Pay the fine
You can pay online on ICP Smart Services or on the GDRFA portal. You can pay at a typing centre or an Amer centre. Or you can pay at the airport when you leave. If you can, pay online before you travel. An unpaid fine can delay your departure, or stop you from leaving.
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- Receive Immediate
Keep the payment receipt
Save your payment receipt or your clearance confirmation. You may need to show it at the airport or at a typing centre. You may also need it later, when you apply for a status change.
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- Follow Up Immediately after payment AED 500 status adjustment (if changing status)
Exit or change status
After you pay, you must leave the UAE. Or you can apply for a status change if you have a new visa to move to. The status change costs AED 500. Paying your fine does not give you more time to stay.
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- Follow Up Varies
Long overstays: contact the authority
For a long overstay, you may need to take extra steps. There may be other consequences too. Contact ICP or GDRFA, or visit a centre, before you book any travel. Make sure your file is fully cleared first.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the overstay fine?
The fine is AED 50 per day. It applies to visit, tourist, and residence visa overstays. The rate is standardised, per u.ae.
Can I pay the fine at the airport?
Yes. You can settle your fines at the airport when you leave. If you can, pay online first. This helps you avoid delays and a missed flight.
Does paying the fine extend my stay?
No. After you pay, you must leave the UAE. Or you must change your status to a new visa. The fine only settles what you owe.
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