How are UAE overstay fines calculated and when do they start accruing?

In the UAE, overstay fines begin accruing once your residence or visit visa expires and any grace period attached to it ends — they are charged on a per-day basis for each day you remain in the country out of status. Residence visas usually carry a grace period after expiry during which you can renew or exit without penalty; visit and tourist visas may have a shorter or different grace window. After that window closes, the daily fine starts and continues to accumulate until you either regularise your status or leave. The exact daily rate and any caps are set by federal immigration authorities and are subject to change, so the figure should always be confirmed against the current official schedule rather than assumed. Fines are typically settled at the airport on departure or through GDRFA/ICP service channels and Amer centres before a new visa is issued. To check your precise accrued amount, use the fine-enquiry service on the GDRFA (Dubai) or federal ICP portal, or visit a typing centre. For disputed or unusual cases, you can find verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI.