Sudanese expats in UAE exempted from fines for violating residency law

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security announced that it has exempted nationals of the Republic of Sudan who are in the UAE from all fines incurred for violating the Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners, as of April 15, 2023, taking into account the humanitarian situation and the variable conditions that Sudan is going through.

This decision comes within the framework of the UAE's directives and its noble human values, and the keenness of its wise leadership to seek a decent life for the residents of the Sudanese nationals present in the country, and taking into account the emergency humanitarian dimensions in light of the repercussions and resulting disturbances and the challenges related to the lives of individuals.

The list of categories exempted from fines included holders of expired visas and residency permits for those whose work contracts in the country have expired and those of similar status, or those whose time limit for leaving the UAE has expired, according to the circumstances, and based on the terms and conditions in force in this regard.

Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, affirmed the close historical relations between the UAE and the Republic of Sudan, and the keenness of the wise leadership of the UAE to extend a helping hand to the brotherly Sudanese people and help them get out safely from the current ordeal they are going through.

He pointed out that the decision to exempt the Sudanese brothers who are in the UAE from the fines incurred by them in the event of violating the law of entry and residence of foreigners, stems from the noble tendencies and values of the UAE, and reflects the authority’s keenness to reconcile the conditions of the Sudanese brothers who are in the country to ensure a stable life for them, and take into account the dimensions and circumstances.

The Sudanese embassy in the country expressed, in an official statement, its sincere thanks and appreciation to the leadership of the UAE for its generous care of the Sudanese community in the UAE.