Dubai puts an end to visa runs to neighbouring countries By Bassma Al Jandaly, Staff Reporter
Published: July 23, 2008, 13:51
Dubai: People from any part of world wishing to visit Dubai can from now on apply for tourist visa, said a top official on Wednesday.
The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) and the Economic Department met with representatives of hotels, tourist agencies, hospitals and educational institutions at Dubai Police Club on Wednesday to brief them about the new visa changes and how it will be implemented.
Visa runs to Kish Island, Oman and other neighbouring countries has also been stopped. People wanting to change their visas must go back to their home countries, said Mohammad Ahmad Al Hammadi, Director of the Department of Entry Permit.
Visa applicants coming back from any of the neighbouring countries of the UAE will have their applications rejected, said the official.
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