ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced extended work hours to facilitate Pakistani nationals following the decision of the UAE authorities to implement an amnesty scheme for individuals with expired visas until October 31.
The program, which started on September 1, aims to help various categories of visa violators, including residents, tourists and absconders to either adjust their legal status or leave the country without penalties or a future travel ban.
The amnesty scheme is designed to reduce the number of undocumented residents to enhance social stability and ensure regulatory compliance.
“The Government of the United Arab Emirates has announced an amnesty scheme from 01 September to 31 October 2024,” the embassy in Abu Dhabi said in a statement. “In the wake of this announcement, the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai are extending all possible assistance to the Pakistani nationals living in the UAE to ensure that they can benefit fully from the UAE government’s amnesty scheme.”
“National Identity Cards (NICs), Passport Sections and attestation services will remain open on Saturdays until the end of October 2024 to accommodate applicants who need to renew, update or validate their documents,” it continued. “The Out-Pass Sections are available for issuance of out-pass/ emergency travel document for those who are Pakistani nationals and do not possess passports to facilitate their travel back to Pakistan.”
The embassy urged all eligible Pakistani nationals to take advantage of the scheme offered by the UAE.
It added the embassy and consulate general would remain fully committed to supporting fellow Pakistani citizens during this period.
