The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has reduced the passport validity required for foreign nationals to take advantage of the current immigration amnesty.
Key Changes
- Those in the country with an expired residence status can now apply to have their status regularized if their passport has at least one month of validity remaining, rather than six months as previously.
- During the amnesty period, which runs from September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024, violators can either adjust their status or leave the country and will be exempt from any financial penalties in accordance with the Federal Law on the Entry and Residency of Foreigners.
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