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Sam FTQ Jul 23rd 2008 11:09 am

Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 
"Visa runs to Kish Island, Oman and other neighbouring countries has also been stopped. People wanting to change their visas must go back to their home countries, said Mohammad Ahmad Al Hammadi, Director of the Department of Entry Permit.

Visa applicants coming back from any of the neighbouring countries of the UAE will have their applications rejected, said the official"


Is this really true? Will you still be able to buy an extension? If so, how many consequtively?

lionheart Jul 23rd 2008 11:40 am

Re: Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 
I think this was discussed here several weeks ago, before today's announcement and someone (maybe Inse) indicated that it would not apply to Brits as our visa situation is different. Feel free to correct me.

Sam FTQ Jul 23rd 2008 11:45 am

Re: Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 

Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 6601438)
I think this was discussed here several weeks ago, before today's announcement and someone (maybe Inse) indicated that it would not apply to Brits as our visa situation is different. Feel free to correct me.

I thought that also. I think I may have midheard the guy on the radio today.

rfowler Jul 23rd 2008 11:59 am

Re: Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 
what will happen to all the gangsta and mafia that are in dubai who can't or won't be able to go to there home land.... :p

The Dean Jul 23rd 2008 12:01 pm

Re: Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 
More detail........... doesn't seem to apply to nationalities who can now get visas on arrival - again, I could have misread it.

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Immig.../10231116.html

Sam FTQ Jul 23rd 2008 12:04 pm

Re: Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 6601500)
More detail........... doesn't seem to apply to nationalities who can now get visas on arrival - again, I could have misread it.

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Immig.../10231116.html

I like the quote from Alexies: "The street will be free from wandering people".

busybee2 Jul 23rd 2008 12:13 pm

Re: Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 
as far as i am aware it doesnt apply to people that get it on arrival ie the uk etc.

Spugsy Jul 23rd 2008 12:15 pm

Re: Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 

Originally Posted by Sam FTQ (Post 6601516)
I like the quote from Alexies: "The street will be free from wandering people".

not me after 10 pints of stella....

lionheart Jul 23rd 2008 1:06 pm

Re: Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries
 

Originally Posted by rfowler (Post 6601494)
what will happen to all the gangsta and mafia that are in dubai who can't or won't be able to go to there home land.... :p

No idea what you are talking about. Gangsters and mafia here? Not on your Nelly, only the usual array of entrepreneurs, opportunists and pimps.


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