UAE residents whose residence visa expired as a result of staying outside the country for more than six months for study, work or treatment, can apply for a permit to enter the UAE.

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Requirements to apply for the entry permit

To apply for a permit to enter the UAE by a resident staying outside the UAE for over 6 months, the applicant must:

• submit the application from outside the country
• apply request after 180 days of staying outside the country
• provide a valid reason to justify being outside the country for more than 180 days
• pay a fine of AED 100 for every 30 days or less spent outside the country.

Apply for a permit for entering the UAE after staying outside for over 6 months.

When the application is approved, the applicant must enter the country within 30 days starting from the approval date.

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