READER COMPLAINT

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

Last updated:
Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor, Living in UAE Editor
2 MIN READ
1/12
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?
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2/12
A Gulf News reader wrote in to the newspaper with this query.
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3/12
While he received his entry permit on March 17, he was unable to fly in because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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4/12
He asked: "How will cases like mine be handled?"
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5/12
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6/12
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7/12
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.
Gulf News
8/12
Except holders of residence visas and diplomatic passports, entry for all visa holders was suspended until further notice.
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9/12
For residence visa holders, the UAE is facilitating their return. Read more about it here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1589189557182
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10/12
Pre-issued visas had been cancelled by UAE authorities, and passengers asked to not fly in, according to a notification by the GDRFA.
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11/12
Read the announcement here: gulfnews.com/1.70477221
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12/12
The suspension was effective from March 17.
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