What happens if I overstay my UAE tourist visa by a few days?

Overstaying a UAE tourist or visit visa means you are in the country out of status once the visa and any attached grace period have ended, and a per-day overstay fine begins to accrue from that point. For short overstays the practical consequence is usually financial: you settle the accumulated fine — commonly paid at the airport on departure or through immigration service channels — before you can leave or obtain a new visa. The daily rate and whether a grace period applies are set by federal immigration authorities and should be confirmed against the current official schedule rather than assumed, as these terms can change. A short, promptly resolved overstay does not normally carry the same weight as a prolonged one, but leaving the fine unpaid or letting the overstay extend can complicate future entries. If an amnesty is active, you may be able to exit or extend without the fine. To confirm your exact amount and options, check the GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP federal portal, or visit an Amer/typing centre.