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    COVID-19: I have a UAE job offer but can’t fly in. What should I do?

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    COVID-19: I have a UAE job offer but can’t fly in. What should I do?

    Gulf News reader had been issued an entry permit for a job offer in the UAE


    Published:  June 15, 2020 19:41 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    Got a job offer from the UAE? What happens if you received an entry permit but were not able to fly in due to COVID-19 restrictions? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    A Gulf News reader wrote in to the newspaper with this query. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    While he received his entry permit on March 17, he was unable to fly in because of COVID-19 restrictions. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    He asked: "How will cases like mine be handled?" Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Amer Centres, which manage visa processes in Dubai, explained the regulations for people who may have had an entry permit for the UAE but were unable to come in. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Except holders of residence visas and diplomatic passports, entry for all visa holders was suspended until further notice. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    For residence visa holders, the UAE is facilitating their return. Read more about it here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1589189557182 Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Pre-issued visas had been cancelled by UAE authorities, and passengers asked to not fly in, according to a notification by the GDRFA. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Read the announcement here: gulfnews.com/1.70477221 Image Credit: Gulf News
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    I had a job offer but couldn't fly in
    The suspension was effective from March 17. Image Credit: Gulf News
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