The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has allowed residents stranded outside the country whose residence permits have expired to return without applying for a new entry visa, where airspace closures or flight suspensions linked to current regional circumstances prevented their return.
The authority said the measure applies from 28 February to 31 March 2026. It covers residents abroad who were unable to re-enter the UAE before their permits expired because of regional developments and flight suspensions, according to the UAE Government Media Office’s X account.
The measure aims to facilitate the return of residents affected by recent travel disruption and ease entry procedures, allowing them to return within the specified period without obtaining a new visa.
To view the UAE Government Media Office post on X, click here.
