Violations committee (family)
Submits a request to the GDRFA Dubai (Amer) violations committee regarding fines on family residence files.
How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Submitted at GDRFA
Runner at GDRFA
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Medical & biometrics
You
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Visa issued
GDRFA
Documents required
Copy of the violator's passport
copyLetter explaining the reasons for the violation and the inability to pay
originalTrade licence / establishment card of the sponsoring company
in some casescopyOnly if: Only if a company is the sponsorProof supporting the reasons (medical report, salary or debt papers, etc.)
in some casescopyOnly if: Any other documents the Fines Committee asks for
Conditions, time and validity
- The request is decided by the GDRFA Fines Committee; it may waive, reduce or refuse.
- Only residence-law fines (GDRFA); traffic, MOHRE or other authorities' fines are separate.
- For reference, ICP lists the overstay fine (stay after a visa or residence expired or was cancelled) as AED 50 per day.
- Processing time
- GDRFA does not state a completion time for the committee; it depends on the case.
- Validity of the result
- The committee's decision applies to the fines listed in the request.
- Where it is applied for
- Amer centres and GDRFA Al Awir centre (customer happiness centres Monday-Thursday 07:30-19:00, Friday 07:30-12:00 and 14:30-19:00).
Steps at the authority
- The centre checks the fines on the file and prepares the letter and documents.
- The request is submitted at an Amer centre (or GDRFA Al Awir) and the fee is paid.
- The Fines Committee studies the case and may ask for more documents.
- After the decision, any remaining fine is paid (GDRFA fine collection) and the status is settled.
Tips that save you a trip
- Watch for official amnesty periods: they waive residence fines without a committee request. The last one started on 1 September 2024 and was extended until 31 December 2024; none was announced on official pages as of October 2026.
- Write the letter honestly with dates (when the visa expired, why it was not renewed).
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- No convincing reason or no supporting proof.
- Request about fines of another authority.
Questions and answers
Will all my overstay fines be cancelled?
Not necessarily. The committee may waive all, part or none of them.
Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.
Official sources
- GDRFA Dubai - Exemption from fines for violators of Residence Law
- GDRFA Dubai - Fine collection for violators of Residency Law
- ICP - Payment of visa or residence violation fine
- ICP - Passport validity one month instead of 6 months to enable violators to amend their status (24 September 2024)
- GDRFA Dubai news (9 December 2024) - grace period extends until 31 December 2024
Legal basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners; Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022 (executive regulations)
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