The spokesman for the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Brigadier General Khamis Al-Kaabi, confirmed that residents whose expired residency has been outside the country for more than six months are allowed, due to the suspension of international air traffic and the precautionary measures applied due to the Corona pandemic, to return to the country according to the established procedures.
Al-Kaabi indicated that they have one month before their arrival in the country, to amend their status, renew their residency, and the expired ID card.