How do I exit the UAE during an amnesty if my passport has expired?

You can still leave the UAE during an amnesty with an expired passport, but you will normally need a valid travel document from your home country plus an exit permit from UAE immigration. The usual sequence is: first contact your embassy or consulate to obtain a renewed passport or an emergency travel document (ETD), then apply to the immigration authority — GDRFA in Dubai or the ICP federally — for an out-pass or exit permit that authorises your departure. During an amnesty, the out-pass route is designed for exactly this kind of case, allowing a clean exit within the announced window, often without the overstay fine that would otherwise apply. You will generally need the new travel document, a passport photo, and in some cases a confirmed flight. Requirements differ by emirate, by nationality, and by the specific amnesty terms, so confirm the current document checklist with your consulate and with GDRFA/ICP before booking. If your consulate is slow or your case is complicated by a court matter or absconding report, verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI can help you coordinate the steps within the amnesty period.