UAE Embassy Confirms No Fines for Nepalis Overstaying Due to Middle East Situation

United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Nepali Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has clarified that Nepali citizens who have been forced to stay in the UAE due to visa expiration (overstay) because of the recent situation developing in the Middle East will not face fines.

The embassy issued a notice on Tuesday stating that it has received information that no fines will be imposed on those who have overstayed after their visa expired following February 28. The embassy urged all Nepalis not to panic and to remain calm during this difficult situation.

Amidst the uneasy situation arising in the Middle East region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has created a new online portal to collect accurate information about the status of Nepalis in the UAE and for necessary rescue and coordination. The embassy has appealed to Nepalis in trouble to immediately update their details on the portal.

According to the embassy, details are being sought with priority given to citizens facing two specific types of problems in the first phase. The first priority is for Nepalis stranded at the UAE airport while transiting from various countries back to Nepal.

Similarly, citizens whose UAE visas have expired or whose visas have been canceled by their companies, who have already purchased air tickets to return to Nepal but are now stuck in an uncomfortable situation due to the current circumstances, must also fill in their details as soon as possible.