Who can make use of the Amnesty Scheme announced by the UAE Government?
People who are staying illegally in UAE without proper visa and travel documents should avail themselves of this opportunity and get their resident status legalised or leave the country without penalty within the three months period, i.e. before 30th September 2007. Why should people staying in UAE illegally avail themselves of this opportunity? The Government of UAE has announced that it will not permit any expatriate to work illegally in UAE beyond the amnesty period. After the expiry of Amnesty period, 2000 labour inspectors would be on duty to check various labour camps and work sites. Any expatriate staying illegally after the amnesty period would be apprehended and jailed immediately. What should people staying illegally and possessing their valid passports do? People staying illegally and possessing valid passports should approach the respective emigration offices from where their visas are stamped, with their original passport and ticket. The exit permit would be given by these
