Dubai Eases Visa Fines, Extends Stays for Stranded Indians
March 8, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via VisaHQ

Dubai mission confirms visa fine waivers and stay extensions for Indians stranded by UAE airspace closures, providing crucial relief amid flight suspensions. Thousands affected by cancellations since February 28 now avoid penalties while awaiting repatriation via special flights from Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet to operational Gulf points. Airspaces over Saudi Arabia and Oman facilitate detours, with Jeddah and Muscat serving as key hubs.