{"id":41657,"date":"2021-02-18T11:33:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T07:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=41657"},"modified":"2021-02-18T11:34:39","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T07:34:39","slug":"gdrfa-approvals-still-needed-for-returning-dubai-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/gdrfa-approvals-still-needed-for-returning-dubai-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Authorities Deny Recent Reports That Say Dubai Residents DON&#8217;T Need GDRFA Approval To Return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), has denied reports claiming that Dubai residents do not need return permits\/GDRFA approvals to enter the country.<\/p>\n<p>To cut short, GDRFA approvals are still a MUST for all Dubai residents planning to return from their trips. This was confirmed by an Al Amer agent on February 18, Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Residents were left confused after news broke out claiming that Dubai residents do NOT need return permits, however, for the time being, this is not the case.<\/p>\n<p>You can submit your return permit request via <em><a href=\"https:\/\/smart.gdrfad.gov.ae\/Smart_OTCServicesPortal\/ReturnPermitService.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">smart.gdrfad.gov.ae<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For further inquires, you can call immigration on +9714-707-5092 or for Dubai visas, contact Amer service on the toll-free number 800 5111\u00a0if you are living in the UAE. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If you are outside the UAE, call Amer on the toll-free number +9714-313-9999.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><strong><em>Authorities Deny Recent Reports That Say Dubai Residents DON&#8217;T Need GDRFA Approval To Return<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/inspo\/best-of\/8-events-that-youll-deffo-get-tempted-to-attend-this-weekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>ALSO READ: 8 Events That You&#8217;ll Deffo Get Tempted To Attend This Weekend<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Listen To The Lovin Daily: A Man Was Arrested For Stealing A Camel To Gift To His Girlfriend<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Lovin Daily: A Man Was Arrested For Stealing A Camel To Gift To His Girlfriend <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5io1lXVPFy\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/5io1lXVPFy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lovin Dubai | \u0644\u0648\u06a4\u0646 \u062f\u0628\u064a (@lovindubai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lovindubai\/status\/1362260834508959747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 18, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>UAE authorities are reminding all visitors and residents in the country to wear their face mask when in public at ALL TIMES.<\/h2>\n<p>Those who fail to comply with the country\u2019s strict COVID-19 regulations will be subject to face a penalty of AED3,000.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Get yo\u2019self this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noon.com\/uae-en\/n95-anti-dust-face-mask-with-filter\/N36348681A\/p?o=c295ac33e86a06bc&amp;utm_source=C1000176L&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=C1000123606N_ae_en_web_noon_lovin_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Reusable N95 Anti-Dust Face Mask<\/a>\u00a0with a filter for a price much, much less than what you might think.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your kiddos are safe and comf with this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noon.com\/uae-en\/fine-guard-kids-face-mask-reusable-face-mask-with-virus-killing-antiviral-livinguard-technology-orange-limited-edition-size-small-orange-8x11cm\/N40351603A\/p?o=da5e76a327c1946b&amp;utm_source=C1000176L&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=C1000123606N_ae_en_web_noon_lovin_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fine Guard Kids Face Mask<\/a>. Plus, the mask is designed to be super gentle on your child\u2019s face.<\/li>\n<li class=\"jsx-2771165322 additionalDetailsRow\">Go for a unique look with this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noon.com\/uae-en\/8822-disposable-ffp2-green-face-mask-with-cool-flow-valve-green\/N40768351A\/p?o=e923bc48353956ea&amp;utm_source=C1000176L&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=C1000123606N_ae_en_web_noon_lovin_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">8822 Green Face Mask With Cool Flow Valve<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><\/p>\n<h3><em>To browse more shopping categories in Dubai visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/shopping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lovin Dubai\u2019s Shopping Hub<\/a>.<\/em><\/h3>\n<h6><i>Note: This article may contain affiliate links. Lovin Dubai can receive a commission if items are purchased through a link from this post.<\/i><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), has denied reports claiming that Dubai residents do not need return permits\/GDRFA approvals to enter the country. To cut short, GDRFA approvals are still a MUST for all Dubai residents planning to return from their trips. 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This was confirmed by an Al Amer agent on February 18, Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Residents were left confused after news broke out claiming that Dubai residents do NOT need return permits, however, for the time being, this is not the case.<\/p>\n<p>You can submit your return permit request via <em><a href=\"https:\/\/smart.gdrfad.gov.ae\/Smart_OTCServicesPortal\/ReturnPermitService.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smart.gdrfad.gov.ae<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For further inquires, you can call immigration on +9714-707-5092 or for Dubai visas, contact Amer service on the toll-free number 800 5111\u00a0if you are living in the UAE. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If you are outside the UAE, call Amer on the toll-free number +9714-313-9999.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><strong><em>Authorities Deny Recent Reports That Say Dubai Residents DON&#8217;T Need GDRFA Approval To Return<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/inspo\/best-of\/8-events-that-youll-deffo-get-tempted-to-attend-this-weekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>ALSO READ: 8 Events That You&#8217;ll Deffo Get Tempted To Attend This Weekend<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>Listen To The Lovin Daily: A Man Was Arrested For Stealing A Camel To Gift To His Girlfriend<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"embed_block","embed_item":"<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Lovin Daily: A Man Was Arrested For Stealing A Camel To Gift To His Girlfriend <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5io1lXVPFy\">https:\/\/t.co\/5io1lXVPFy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lovin Dubai | \u0644\u0648\u06a4\u0646 \u062f\u0628\u064a (@lovindubai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lovindubai\/status\/1362260834508959747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>UAE authorities are reminding all visitors and residents in the country to wear their face mask when in public at ALL TIMES.<\/h2>\n<p>Those who fail to comply with the country\u2019s strict COVID-19 regulations will be subject to face a penalty of AED3,000.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Get yo\u2019self this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noon.com\/uae-en\/n95-anti-dust-face-mask-with-filter\/N36348681A\/p?o=c295ac33e86a06bc&amp;utm_source=C1000176L&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=C1000123606N_ae_en_web_noon_lovin_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reusable N95 Anti-Dust Face Mask<\/a>\u00a0with a filter for a price much, much less than what you might think.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your kiddos are safe and comf with this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noon.com\/uae-en\/fine-guard-kids-face-mask-reusable-face-mask-with-virus-killing-antiviral-livinguard-technology-orange-limited-edition-size-small-orange-8x11cm\/N40351603A\/p?o=da5e76a327c1946b&amp;utm_source=C1000176L&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=C1000123606N_ae_en_web_noon_lovin_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fine Guard Kids Face Mask<\/a>. Plus, the mask is designed to be super gentle on your child\u2019s face.<\/li>\n<li class=\"jsx-2771165322 additionalDetailsRow\">Go for a unique look with this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noon.com\/uae-en\/8822-disposable-ffp2-green-face-mask-with-cool-flow-valve-green\/N40768351A\/p?o=e923bc48353956ea&amp;utm_source=C1000176L&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=C1000123606N_ae_en_web_noon_lovin_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8822 Green Face Mask With Cool Flow Valve<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_block","image":{"ID":37241,"id":37241,"title":"masks","filename":"FotoJet-46.jpg","filesize":1,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/announcements\/word-of-the-year-2020-is-lockdown\/attachment\/fotojet-771\/","alt":"masks","author":"1822","description":"","caption":"","name":"fotojet-771","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":37232,"date":"2020-11-15 06:10:09","modified":"2020-11-15 09:00:30","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":989,"height":359,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46-small.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46-medium.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":109,"medium_large":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46-768x279.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":279,"large":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46-large.jpg","large-width":900,"large-height":327,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46-989x359.jpg","1536x1536-width":989,"1536x1536-height":359,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46-989x359.jpg","2048x2048-width":989,"2048x2048-height":359,"small":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46-230x83.jpg","small-width":120,"small-height":43,"custom-size":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/11\/15101009\/FotoJet-46.jpg","custom-size-width":551,"custom-size-height":200}},"image_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h3><em>To browse more shopping categories in Dubai visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/shopping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lovin Dubai\u2019s Shopping Hub<\/a>.<\/em><\/h3>\n<h6><i>Note: This article may contain affiliate links. 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