The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday, October 23, announced that it has assisted more than 10,000 Indian expatriates in rectifying their status as part of the ongoing UAE visa amnesty initiative.

The initiative, launched on September 1 and running until October 30, allows Illegal residents and visitors without valid residency documents to adjust their visa status or leave without fines.

In a statement, the Consulate highlighted the issuance of over 1,300 passports, and 1,700 emergency certificates, and has helped with the issuance of more than 1500 exit permits.