There Will Be FREE Extension Of Visas In Response To The UK Ban
British travelers’ visit visas in the UAE will be extended FREE of charge, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Following news of the temporary ban for UK travelers coming to the and from the UAE.
Image Credits: Image by Judith ScharnowskiÂ
The UAE is serious about limiting the risks of the new COVID-19 variants from spreading
“The cornerstone of our fight against the pandemic has been PCR testing, awarding the UAE the highest testing rate per capita globally. In light of new variants in other parts of the world, the UAE has intensified efforts to mitigate these risks. New measures include requiring PCR tests for incoming travellers, imposing restrictions on entertainment venues, further limiting gatherings, and implementing awareness campaigns for the general public in a transparent and open manner.”
– Dr. Hend Al Otaiba, Director of Strategic Communications at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Al Otaiba also added that the UAE is confident that its vaccination program, ranked second globally in doses administered per capita, is tackling the matter head on, along with the efficiency of its medical infrastructure and frontline workers.
As announced by the UK government, direct flights between UAE & UK have been temporarily suspended. The suspension comes into effect for all flights that were scheduled to arrive in the UK after 13:00 UK time on Friday 29 January. Please visit @ukgovofficial for latest updates. pic.twitter.com/lvPtppMzKC
— Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) January 28, 2021
The UK imposed travel ban was announced to take effect on January 29, Friday
Along with countries like Burundi and Rwanda, the temporary travel ban has taken effect on January 29, according to the UK embassy in the UAE.
What this means? No direct flights between the UAE and the UK will be allowed after today.
A travel ban will be in place between the #UAE and the #UK with effect from 1pm UK time today. You will not be able to fly directly to the UK from the UAE after this time. If you are a British Citizen and require assistance call +971 4 309 4444 or +971 2 610 1100 24/7. pic.twitter.com/25DR0fN7ob
— UKinUAE 🇬🇧🇦🇪 (@ukinuae) January 29, 2021
For British Citizens that may be affected by the travel ban, contact any of these 24/7 hotlines:
+971 4 309 4444 or +971 2 610 1100
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