Visit visa holder in Dubai with an overstay fine, received a job offer, may be eligible to have the fine waived

 If you are a visit visa holder in Dubai with an overstay fine and you have received a job offer, you may be eligible to have the fine waived. The following are the requirements for waiving a visit visa overstay fine in Dubai:

You must have a valid job offer from a company in Dubai.

• The company must be registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE).
• The job offer must be for a position that is in line with your qualifications and experience.
• You must pay the full amount of the overstay fine.
• You must submit a petition to the GDRFA requesting a waiver of the fine.

The petition must be accompanied by a letter from your employer stating that they are willing to sponsor you for a residence visa.

The GDRFA will review your petition and make a decision on whether or not to waive the fine. If your petition is approved, you will be able to obtain a residence visa without having to pay the overstay fine.

Here are the steps on how to apply for a waiver of a visit visa overstay fine in Dubai:

Submit a petition to the GDRFA. The petition can be submitted in person at a GDRFA office or by mail. The petition must be in Arabic and it must be signed by you and your employer.

Attach the required documents. The following documents must be attached to the petition:

• Your passport copy
• Your visa copy
• Your job offer letter
• A letter from your employer stating that they are willing to sponsor you for a residence visa
• The receipt for the payment of the overstay fine

Pay the application fee. The application fee for a waiver of a visit visa overstay fine is AED 500. The fee can be paid in cash or by credit card.

Wait for the decision. The GDRFA will review your petition and make a decision within 30 days. If your petition is approved, you will be issued a residence visa without having to pay the overstay fine.

If your petition is denied, you will be required to pay the full amount of the overstay fine before you can obtain a residence visa.

It is important to note that the GDRFA may not waive the overstay fine if you have a history of overstaying your visa in the past. Additionally, the GDRFA may not waive the fine if you have been convicted of a crime in the UAE.

If you have any questions about waiving a visit visa overstay fine in Dubai, you should contact a lawyer or immigration consultant.