UAE Overstay Fine Calculator
Instant numbers using the unified AED 50 per day rate that took effect on 11 February 2026. Residence visas get a 30-day grace; visit and tourist visas get none.
Last verified: 2026-06
The expiry printed on the residence file or visit visa.
Pre-filled to today. Edit to forecast a future exit date.
Inside grace period
AED 0
0 days past expiry. You still have 30 days of the 30-day grace left before the AED 50/day clock starts.
How the UAE overstay fine is calculated
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) unified all overstay penalties at AED 50 per day from 11 February 2026. That single rate replaced an older system where tourist visa overstays began at AED 100 to AED 250 on the first day and residence visa overstays escalated month by month. Today the calculation is straightforward: count the days past expiry, subtract any grace, and multiply the chargeable days by AED 50.
Grace periods depend on the visa category. Standard private-sector residence visas get 30 days of grace after the printed expiry date. Public-sector and Green Visa holders typically get a longer grace, reported as up to 180 days for Green and student visas. Golden Visa holders effectively face no overstay risk inside the validity of the card. Visit visas, tourist visas and on-arrival permits receive no grace at all, so the AED 50 per day clock starts on the day after the printed expiry.
A worked example
Suppose a Dubai resident on a private-sector residence visa let the card expire on 1 April 2026 and finally booked an exit flight for 17 June 2026. That is 77 days past expiry. After the 30-day grace, 47 chargeable days remain. The fine is 47 × AED 50 = AED 2,350, payable to GDRFA Dubai online or at the airport counter before the exit stamp is issued.
Where to pay and confirm
For every emirate except Dubai, fines clear through the ICP portal at icp.gov.ae or the ICP UAE app, using the file number or passport. Dubai residents pay through GDRFA at gdrfad.gov.ae or the GDRFA Dubai app. Always confirm the live fine on the relevant portal before paying; system updates can lag by a few hours on the day a fine first crosses the grace threshold.
The numbers in this calculator are estimates that match published rates as of June 2026. Edge cases (medical exemptions, force majeure, immigration holds) can change the final amount at the counter. For paid clearance or a full case review, read the UAE fines and overstay guide or talk to our desk.
Frequently asked
What is the current UAE overstay fine in 2026?
From 11 February 2026 the UAE unified all overstay fines at AED 50 per day across every emirate and every visa category. This replaced an older patchwork that started at AED 100 to AED 250 on the first day for tourist visas. The unified rate applies to residence visas, visit visas and tourist visas alike.
Do I get a grace period after my UAE residence visa expires?
Yes. Standard private-sector residence visas get a 30-day grace period after expiry before the AED 50 per day fine starts to accrue. Green Visa holders enjoy a longer grace, reported as up to 180 days. Golden Visa holders effectively have no overstay risk inside their visa validity. Visit and tourist visas have no grace period: the fine starts on day one past expiry.
How is the overstay fine calculated when I exit?
Immigration counts the number of calendar days from the day after your visa expired up to the date you leave the country, subtracts the applicable grace, and multiplies the remaining chargeable days by AED 50. The fine has to be paid at the airport or cleared online through ICP or GDRFA before the exit stamp is issued.
Can I pay the overstay fine online before I travel?
Yes. ICP (icp.gov.ae) handles overstay payment for all emirates except Dubai. GDRFA (gdrfad.gov.ae) handles Dubai residents. Paying online a day or two before your flight is usually faster than queuing at the airport counter and avoids any last-minute system delay at the gate.
Are children charged the same overstay fine?
Yes. The AED 50 per day rate applies per person, including children sponsored on a parent file. A family of four on residence visas that overstays by 47 chargeable days will see a fine of AED 9,400 in total (47 days times AED 50 times 4 people) when they exit.