UAE amnesty final warning: Ministry of Interior announces crackdown with 2 days to go

With just two days left from the two-month grace period the government granted to violators of the federal law regarding entry and residence of foreigners to leave the country without fines, the Ministry of Interior has warned private companies against employing over-stayers and announced a massive crackdown to ensure safety and
security of the community.

The government had announced the grace period from 4 December 2012 to 4 February 2013 in line with the Cabinet Resolution 249 of 2012.

Major General Nasser Al Menhali, Ministry of Interior's Assistant Undersecretary for Naturalisation and Residency, said after the two-month amnesty will expire on Monday, 4th February 2013, the ministry will conduct an extensive around the clock inspection tours across the emirates to nab violators.

He said the Ministry will adopt legal procedures against those found breaching the immigration laws.

Inspectors, he affirmed, would take no mercy on law breakers and they will be immediately deported to maintain security and safety of the society