Overstay Fines

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE Federal Authority waives off overstay fines for stranded passengers

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to exempt individuals who were unable to travel from fines for delayed departures due to exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region, which led to the closure of airspace and the temporary suspension of a number of flights.