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COVID-19: I have a UAE entry permit, do I need a GDRFA approval?

Gulf News reader with a new entry permit for his family is unable to apply for approval

Published: July 14, 2020 18:23 Last updated: July 22, 2020 10:49 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — Is an entry permit sufficient to enter the UAE? Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — Gulf News reader Avinash G. shared his experience. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — He was issued an entry permit for his wife and son on July 5. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — The requirements for returning residents included the need to have a GDRFA approval. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — The website, however, does not allow a person to apply for approval based on an 'entry permit', stating 'profile not found' instead. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — Airlines have told the reader that the GDRFA approval is mandatory. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — According to Amer centres, the GDRFA approval is for returning residents, and offers approval for re-entry. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Do I need GDRFA approval? — New entry permits would suffice in cases where flights had opened up between the UAE and the country of departure. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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return permit is not required for new entry visa holders — Return permit is not required for new entry visa holders Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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