{
  "id": 12287776,
  "title": "'Can I be in the UAE after overstaying my visit visa?'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/can-i-be-in-the-uae-after-overstaying-my-visit-visa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/10/06/can-i-be-in-the-uae-after-overstaying-my-visit-visa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Question: Can I be in the UAE after overstaying my visit visa?\n\nAnswer: Yes, you can still be in the UAE after overstaying your visit visa, but there are consequences. If you have overstayed for more than 30 days, you will need to obtain an exit permit called an “outpass” before leaving the country. This costs between Dh250 and Dh300. You can pay your overstay fines and remain in the UAE while seeking a new employer to initiate the visa process. Alternatively, you may need to leave and return on an employment entry permit from a new employer. Remember that non-payment of any debt will affect your UAE credit record, impacting your ability to borrow and open financial accounts.",
  "summary": "Question : Can a telecoms company impose a travel ban over an unpaid bill? I owe a telecoms company money and haven't paid it for months. I have been sent a message saying that I owe Dh2,930 and that my account is now 190 days overdue. It also said: “We hereby inform you that legal proceedings may be initiated to recover the outstanding amount.” The message was from a credit management company.…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "'Can I be in the UAE after overstaying my visit visa?'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/can-i-be-in-the-uae-after-overstaying-my-visit-visa-12291660",
        "published": "2026-10-06T03:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}