Exemption from fines for identity card and work permits

"Identity and Nationality": Extending the period of exemption for violators until the end of 2020

Major General Saeed Rakan Al-Rashidi: "Abiding by the laws of entry and residence of foreigners is a duty that reinforces the responsibility of community members."

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced the extension of the period of exemption for all violators of the Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners, until the end of the current year, December 31, 2020, when their violation occurred before the first of last March, while exempting them from all financial fines related to identity cards and work permits, and the abolition of all administrative restrictions Provided you leave the country.

The Director General of Foreigners Affairs and Ports, Major General Saeed Rakan Al-Rashidi, confirmed that the Cabinet's decision regarding the extension of the deadline, which was implemented on May 14, came in accordance with the wise directives of our leadership, to enable the settlement of the status of the various categories of violators on the land of the state, who hold entry permits and visas. And residence permits.

He expressed his thanks to the leadership for the aspirations of society that it perceives in various circumstances, in which the solid foundations of tolerance are evident, wherever the UAE government and people characterize, stressing that the decision to extend the deadline, until the end of next December, represents a new opportunity that calls for the beneficiaries to rush to settle their situation. , To bypass legal accountability after the end of this year.

He pointed out that adherence to the laws of entry and residence of foreigners is a vital duty that reinforces the responsibility of members of society towards the state and its institutions, while failure to adhere to the rules and regulations represents an obstacle with a negative impact on the violating individual and his related parties, and his social environment, which prevents his benefit from the facilities and various services. Provided to him, aimed at enhancing his happiness, security and safety of society.

Al-Rashidi said that the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has harnessed all its energies and capabilities, in addition to providing the necessary support, to ensure flexibility in settling the status of violators, while noting that the authority’s decisions issued at the beginning of last month regarding the resumption of work to allow the issuance of new visas for the category of domestic workers, in addition to The issuance of entry permits to work for government and semi-government agencies and vital establishments in the country came to enhance the possibility of welcoming the beneficiaries of the blessing, coinciding with the state’s programs and national efforts towards advancing growth and business continuity, based on the recovery plans from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Al-Rashidi explained that the authority works according to an integrated system of work with various parties and strategic partners, to highlight the objectives of the honor of His Highness the President of the State, appreciating the cooperation of community members to comply with the regulations and systems in force, aimed primarily at achieving their happiness, and ensuring their security and safety.

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