US EditionVisa renewal in Dubai will now require paying traffic fines first in pilot system
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Visa renewal in Dubai will now require paying traffic fines first in pilot system
Authorities involved in the initiative stated that they have reviewed thousands of cases before launching the pilot, noting that the system has been designed to be user-friendly.
Dubai, July 24, 2025: Dubai residents will no longer be able to renew their residency visas if they have outstanding traffic fines. Dubai residents will no longer be able to renew their residency visas if they have outstanding traffic fines, as authorities link the payment of traffic fines to the residency renewal process to encourage residents to settle outstanding fines. The new system aims to encourage residents to pay their accumulated fines…
No UAE Visa Renewal Until Traffic Fines Are Paid
Residents in the UAE will now need to settle any outstanding traffic fines before they can renew or issue their residency visa, under a new system linking traffic violations to visa procedures. The update, announced in July 2025, aims to encourage timely payments and improve road safety across the country. The new process does not block visa applications outright. Instead, individuals with pending fines will be prompted to pay them before contin…
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