Dual nationality in Dubai
 

Hi all - does anyone know off-hand if Dubai allows dual nationality? I know some countries do and some dont - The UK does.

Thanks,
Saj

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

if your a local, maybe
if your an expat no chance.
Getting a UAE passport takes a min of 20yrs residency and it helps if you've saved a sheikhs life....

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

I think the OP means he may be for instance British and also hold a passport for another country, not whether he can become a UAE passport holder??

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

When I was there I used my British passport for entering and leaving the country and I kept my other passport aside. No Problem.

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

ah ok, in that case yes i think so. As half the Arab population of teh UAe ios dual nationality you should be ok.

"as an aside, conf what the deal with every lebanese person I know having a Canadian passport"

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

and every Indian these days too!

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

quite a few Indians like the Australian passport

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I'm fairly sure that the UAE does not recognise dual nationality.

EDIT - a quick Google later, and..

"Dual Nationality/Child Custody: The UAE government does not recognize dual nationality. Children of UAE fathers automatically acquire UAE citizenship at birth and must enter and leave the UAE on UAE passports. UAE authorities will usually confiscate the U.S. passports of dual (UAE/U.S.) nationals. This does not constitute loss of citizenship, but should be reported to the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai."

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I have lost count of the amount of Iranians I have come across that present themselves as Canadian :confused:

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

kewl, thanks all - I did mean entering the UAE on a British passport but having another valid passport from another country on the side (which probably wont be used)

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

Its not a problem I have 2 passports, just remember to use the passport you exited on to re enter, otherwise you will have a big headache with immigration, I know someone who stupidly did it, and had a lot of hassle, not mentioning any names;);)

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

As Eeyore notes, UAE does not recognise dual citizenship for its own nationals.

Dual citizens of other countries (except the one where they grow oranges) should be OK.

Canadian passports are relatively easy to get cf USA/UK, and open the door for easy visits to many countries - purchase of visa on arrival etc.

Re: Dual nationality in Dubai
 

hahahaha anna, what are you like...!!

MM, xx

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ha ha , well they look the same! Thats my story anyway!

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Someone told me - rightly or wrongly- that having a dual (say, UK and South Africa) nationality can help if you want to change companies?