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UAE overstay-fine waiver ends 31 March; travellers urged to exit or regularise status
The UAE’s pandemic-style overstay-fine waiver – introduced on 28 February after mass flight cancellations – will end at midnight on 31 March 2026. From 1 April daily penalties of AED 50 will apply again to anyone whose visa has expired. Employers and travellers must ensure either departure or an in-country status change before the deadline to avoid fines and possible immigration bans.
Reports emerge of Iranian residents losing UAE visas amid regional tensions
User reports on 29 March indicate that UAE residence visas – including some 10-year Golden Visas – held by Iranian nationals are being cancelled, especially for those currently overseas. With no formal announcement, mobility teams should urgently verify the immigration status of Iranian employees and prepare contingency relocation or remote-work options.
Etihad extends free rebooking and refund waiver to 31 March as conflict continues to disrupt travel
Etihad Airways has widened its Middle-East conflict waiver, letting passengers with tickets for travel up to 31 March 2026 rebook free of charge or obtain a full refund. The policy, updated on 29 March, provides crucial flexibility for business travellers as detours and ad-hoc cancellations continue.
UAE airlines warn of longer flight times as regional airspace closures persist
Etihad’s 29 March operations update confirms that many UAE flights are still operating on longer, detour routings to avoid conflict zones, extending journey times for passengers. Mobility managers should allow extra connection buffers, review travel-time policies and keep staff informed of potential last-minute schedule changes.