The Philippine Embassy in the UAE and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai are urging Filipinos with visa violations to take advantage of the UAE Amnesty Program, which ends on December 31, 2024. The program offers an opportunity for individuals to regularize their residency status or exit the country without incurring penalties.
With just 14 days remaining, the Embassy reminded Filipinos to act promptly to avoid further fines and restrictions. Under this amnesty, overstayers and individuals with residency violations can resolve their visa issues or obtain exit permits without facing travel bans or legal consequences.
How Filipinos can avail of the Amnesty Program:
- Regularize Residency Status – Apply for a new work or residency permit.
- Secure Exit Permits – Leave the UAE without incurring penalties.
Contact information:
For assistance, Filipinos are encouraged to reach out to the following:
Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi
WhatsApp: +971 50 813 7836 / +971 50 443 8003
Hotline: +971 56 600 6466
Email: abudhabi.pe@dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Consulate General in Dubai
WhatsApp: +971 56 501 5756
Email: atn@pcgdubai.ae
The Embassy emphasized the importance of availing the amnesty before the deadline, highlighting this as a critical opportunity for those with unresolved visa issues. “Huwag palampasin ang pagkakataon!” the advisory reminded.
The UAE Amnesty Program, extended to December 31, 2024, has provided relief to overstayers and residency violators by waiving daily fines, estimated at AED 50 per day, and eliminating travel bans for those exiting the country during this period.
