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COVID-19: Outside the UAE for more than six months – what happens to my residence visa?
How soon should you return to the UAE to ensure your visa stays valid?
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Are you a UAE residence visa holder who has been outside the UAE for more than six months?
Gulf News
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Read about the UAE Cabinets decision to amend the visa rules here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1594454860245
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A Gulf News reader found himself in such a situation.
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The reader has been unable to travel, and has been outside the UAE for over six months.
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Can returning to the UAE before October 10 mean the visa is still valid?
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Will the visa holder need to renew their visa?
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Amer centres clarified the issue.
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If you have been outside the UAE, you would need to return within a specific time frame.
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The time frame will be determined by ICA.
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You can contact Amer centres or ICA for your specific case.
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Amer centres international hotline
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ICA international hotline
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