Coronavirus: Amer visa centres in Dubai reopen on Sunday, April 26, 2020
Centres closed from March 25, though services were available online, app
Dubai: All Amer visa centers in Dubai will re-open on Sunday (April 26, 2020), the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, GDRFA - Dubai announced on Saturday.
After authorities in Dubai announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Amer visa centers will receive customers between 9am to 3pm.
According to official, the customers and staff should adhere the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks and conducting thermal screening on employees and customers.
Physical distancing
Staff and customers occupancy in the center shouldn’t exceed a maximum of 30 per cent and keep the physical distancing.
The centers were temporarily closed since March 25 in line with the ongoing efforts to safeguard public health.
Dubai had implemented a 24-hour movement restriction on residents with people allowed to leave for work or essential purposes only. These restrictions have been eased with certain guidelines.
However, the visa services will continue online through GDRFA- Dubai’s website and app.
Toll-free number
GDRFA-Dubai urged people to call the Amer toll free number 8005111 for enquiries.