A local charity based in Ajman has recently launched a Dh3-million initiative aimed at assisting residency violators in correcting their status and obtaining their residency visas. The International Charity Organisation (ICO) initiated the ‘Correction of the Status of Violators’ campaign in line with a broader effort by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) to waive fines for individuals who have violated entry and residency regulations. The two-month visa amnesty programme, which began on September 1 and will continue until October 30, offers violators the opportunity to regularise their status or leave the country without facing bans, fines, or exit fees. Dr. Khalid Al Khaja, the secretary-general of ICO, highlighted the importance of supporting national campaigns like this, which exempt individuals from residency fines and allow them to rectify their status.
Supporting national campaigns and initiatives is a crucial part of the ICO’s approach, as demonstrated by their active participation in the visa amnesty programme. This campaign aims to provide individuals with the chance to correct their residency status and avoid facing substantial fines or bans. By assisting violators in completing the necessary procedures for obtaining their residency visas, the ICO is contributing to the overall effort to regulate and streamline the residency status of individuals in the country. The initial phase of the initiative will focus on processing 600 applications from individuals who meet the required conditions, with the potential for additional applications to be reviewed in the future. By actively engaging with and supporting such campaigns, the ICO is playing a vital role in helping individuals navigate the complexities of residency regulations and obtain the necessary documentation to comply with the law.
As part of the broader campaign led by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), the ICO’s ‘Correction of the Status of Violators’ initiative aligns with the government’s efforts to address residency violations and streamline the visa issuance process. Through this initiative, the ICO aims to assist individuals in rectifying their residency status and avoiding the significant penalties associated with violating residency regulations. By providing individuals with the opportunity to regularise their status or leave the country without incurring fines or bans, the campaign seeks to alleviate the burden faced by residency violators and simplify the process of obtaining their residency visas. By actively participating in and supporting national campaigns like this, the ICO is demonstrating its commitment to helping individuals resolve their residency status and comply with the law.
Dr. Khalid Al Khaja, the secretary-general of the ICO, emphasised the importance of supporting national initiatives such as the visa amnesty programme, which offers individuals the chance to correct their residency status and avoid facing fines or bans. By exempting individuals from residency fines and providing them with the opportunity to amend their status, the campaign aims to facilitate the process of obtaining residency visas and ensure compliance with residency regulations. The ICO’s involvement in the initiative underscores its commitment to supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of residency regulations and obtaining the necessary documentation to legalise their status in the country. By processing a significant number of applications in the initial phase of the initiative, the ICO is actively contributing to the broader effort to address residency violations and facilitate the visa issuance process for affected individuals.
The two-month visa amnesty programme, which runs from September 1 to October 30, offers residency violators the opportunity to correct their status or leave the country without facing fines, bans, or exit fees. By participating in the ICO’s initiative, individuals can benefit from the organisation’s support in completing the necessary procedures for obtaining their residency visas and legalising their status in the country. The campaign’s focus on exempting individuals from residency fines and providing them with the opportunity to amend their status reflects the government’s commitment to addressing residency violations and streamlining the visa issuance process. Through their active involvement in the initiative, the ICO is playing a crucial role in supporting individuals in resolving their residency status and complying with the law, ultimately contributing to the overall goal of regulating residency regulations and ensuring the legal status of residents in the country.
In conclusion, the ICO’s ‘Correction of the Status of Violators’ initiative represents a significant step towards assisting residency violators in legalising their status and obtaining their residency visas. By exempting individuals from fines and bans and providing them with the opportunity to regularise their status, the campaign aims to simplify the process of obtaining residency visas and ensure compliance with residency regulations. Through their active participation in the initiative, the ICO is demonstrating its commitment to supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of residency regulations and obtaining the necessary documentation to legalise their status in the country. By processing a substantial number of applications in the initial phase of the initiative, the ICO is actively contributing to the broader effort to address residency violations and facilitate the visa issuance process for affected individuals, ultimately helping to regulate and streamline residency status in the country.
