Dubai, July 23 -- Dubai has linked residency visa renewals to the settlement of outstanding traffic fines under a pilot system announced on Wednesday, July 23, by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).

Developed in partnership with Dubai Police, the digital platform connects immigration services-such as residency renewal, cancellation, and transfer-with the emirate's traffic violation records.

Residents must now pay any pending fines before completing visa-related transactions within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

This system is currently in its trial phase and has not yet been implemented across all GDRFA centres, including the one at Dubai International Airport. Officials said the rollout will be gradual...