Visas for UAE
 

Is the retina scan still part of the process for acquiring the residency/ work visas for the UAE? I did a "runner" from my AD-based company-of-death a couple of years back and I'm wondering if that's basically going to destroy my chances of working there in the future. I'm a dual national, so entering on a different passport should not be problematic, but the retinas don't lie, as far as I know....

Thoughts appreciated.

Cheers.

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i wouldnt try it i am sure that you will be caught trying to reenter they are getting pretty hot about this nowadays.

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Perhaps I should clarify. I've done nothing illegal here- I just left without my company's permission, and didn't get my visa cancelled, which used to be a black-list offense. Can't remember if that was 2 or 3 years, does anyone know?

I've been back to the UAE twice on the same country's passport (albeit a renewed one, with no un-cancelled visa in it) with no problems at all. Just want to be clear if the airport retina scan is still part of everyone's work permit application? I had mine done at AUH airport the first time I arrived, if memory serves.

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well you could be blacklisted and they would still arrest you at the airport for not following proper procedure etc. i know they use the scans at ad airport and they have caught quite a few maids etc trying to sneak back in but i wouldnt want to try it.

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I heard they've been given orders to shoot on sight...

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Oh well. Looks like The Club Panto will need to find a new Dracula then....

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Thanks

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AFAIK, yes. Last time I came back through Dubai airport I noticed that they'd upgraded the retina scan machines.

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http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles.../10238569.html

no changes apparently :thumbsup: