watkinssound
I noticed that too on my passport?
newbod
- scott909 wrote:
Well that sucks that they change the rules. When I move to Dubai I am certainly going to invite people to come and see me. ONLY 30 days, is that some sort of joke!
If youa re coming to Dubai you had better get used to it - it happens all the time !!
scott909
Well that sucks that they change the rules. When I move to Dubai I am certainly going to invite people to come and see me. ONLY 30 days, is that some sort of joke!
newbod
My mum arrived in Dubai about a week ago to visit (UK Passport holder) and was only given a 30 day visa on entry. On previous visits she had a 60 day visa so I was a bit surprised when I noticed that she only had 30 days (I was out of the country when the rules changed).
She wants to stay for a total of 50 days - does anyone know if and how I can get the visa extended?
newbod
I've been told that I should be able to get it extended at the DNRD for 620 AED. I'll give it a try and let you know if it works.
Cosmo
I have been advised if youhold a UK passport and are visiting when you are at immigration if you ask for a 60 day visa they may/can/will give you this stamp if they feel you are a ''genuine'' visitor but it's purely at their discretion........no idea if this works it's just something I have seen/been advised but not tried with friends/family of mine.
bonk
- newbod wrote:
She wants to stay for a total of 50 days - does anyone know if and how I can get the visa extended?
Do an trip. It should still be good for UK passport holders.
Sydneysider
i think you can extend it for either 500 or 1000 dhs?
Chocoholic
No idea the new rules are so confusing. BEst call the immigration department.
Scratcher
Again, thanks for the info.
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bonk
There is also a 90 day visit visa available. Not sure how UK citizens get one - try asking on arrival?
Dubai Knight
You always used to get a 30 day stamp on a visit visa, but this was because the bodies at the passport control desk had not been issued with a '60 day' version. It was always valid for 60 anyway.
Went on a business trip a couple of weeks ago and came back into Sharjah...no change. 60 days stamp. No visa charges. Halas!
:shock: :shock: :shock:
Knight
Scratcher
My Italian girlfriend just entered Dubai a few days back and also received a 30 days stamp. She requested a 60 day at the passport control counter but was still only given a 30 day stamp. She was told that she would have no problem if she leaves within 60 days but I do not trust this info. It looks like she will have to go for a 30 day extension and pay the 500dhs or whatever it costs.
Dubai Knight
- Scratcher wrote:
My Italian girlfriend just entered Dubai a few days back and also received a 30 days stamp. She requested a 60 day at the passport control counter but was still only given a 30 day stamp. She was told that she would have no problem if she leaves within 60 days but I do not trust this info. It looks like she will have to go for a 30 day extension and pay the 500dhs or whatever it costs.
I checked with my resident tame Immigration Department dude and he confirmed that EU, US, AUS and NZ passports will be stamped '30 days' but that it really means '60 days' and 'It is unlikely' that you would be penalised if you leave after 30 days. No need to waste the time and 500Dhs getting an extemsion you don't need.
Truth is, the Immigration boys don't know what the rules are exactly either!
8) 8) 8)
Knight
Scratcher
Thanks for the info DK.
But will they accept a visa run if the 30 days have been exceeded?
bonk
If you do a visa run after expiry, you get fined. It was 100 dhs plus 100 dhs per day before visa changes. Probably still the same.
Dubai Knight
- Scratcher wrote:
Thanks for the info DK.
But will they accept a visa run if the 30 days have been exceeded?
Do the run to Hatta. They are very switched on at the Omani border now and they stamp you into and out of Oman at the same desk. No need to take your car over the border or have the insurance anymore.
I would advise doing it before the 30 days run out, then there is no chance of there being a fine.
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Knight
newbod
I went down to DNRD to try and get a definite answer.
I spoke to three different people (including one General) and was thankfully told the same answer.
Even though the stamp is for 30 days the system will show that all visitors from the relevant countries who arrived after 15th August will actually have a 60 day stay. This can also be extended by a further 30 days if required.
So basically the rules were changed back on August 15th. But where this leaves people who arrived between the end of July and August 15th is anyones guess.
arniegang
The new rules are now being implemented in that visit visa's cannot now be renewed within 30 days of the last visit visa - this applies to all nationalities - the Oman visa runs are now technically finished and it is a possibility you wont get back in.
newbod
Luckily I didnt try the Oman route for my mum's visa.
Went to DNRD and extended it for a further 30 days (total of 90 days) - the fees have gone up and they made us buy the medical insurance - but at least they did it.
Tom Jones
Not sure this new rule announced yesterday (no more visa runs and no one can return back within 30 days of depature) whether it also applies to the 33 countries nationals who get a visa upon arrival. The announcement says "all nationalities" but that's not always the case. Anyone knows? If that's the case, that's really bad for businessmen (and women - don't want to anger any ladies!) who need to come here often.
As to your mum, glad to hear she got a total of 90 days, which means that 30 days visa she got on arrival was indeed valid for 60 days. I wish they would stamp such visas 60 days in the first place to avoid all this confusion!
Happy Eid to all :) !!
bonk
- Tom Jones wrote:
whether it also applies to the 33 countries nationals who get a visa upon arrival. The announcement says "all nationalities"
My guess would be, those nationalities can still do a visa run. Yes, it's never clear whether people who say "all nationalities" mean all, or all except the 33 (or 34) countries.
Hilbo
Hi, first post
My husband is working here for 6 months so I want to visit & pop back to uk every now & then. According to everything I have read in press etc I thought I could only stay for 30 days & would not be able to return for a month.I phoned the uae embassy & was told those rules don't apply to uk citizens. Knowing there is often conflicting advice I rang the British consulate & they confirmed that what I had been told is correct.
Tom Jones
Hi Hilbo,
When say the rules don't apply to UK citizens, do you mean the rules reg. having to stay away 30 days after leaving the UAE, or the rules reg. the 30 days visa given upon arrival. Kindly clarify. Thx!
bridge
I believe this also applies to Canadian citizens. I've traveled twice within the past month and only received 30 days.
Hilbo
Tom Jones
My enquiry to both embassies was only the no return for a month rule, the 60 day part I assumed from previous posts. Apologies for any confusion.
Tom Jones
Thanks Hilbo for the clarification.. No need for any apologies. That's an important piece of information for many people. Your input is greatly appreciated!
Cheers!
Tommy
Tom Jones
Hello Bridge,
I know of 3 people, one is a Canadian, the other British and the third American who came on a visit last month, and they all got 30 days on arrival . The American called the DNRD and they told him although the stamp is for 30 days, he could stay up to to 60 days, and then he could stay a further 30 days if he renews for AED 620!
wasp
Hi
As far as I can gather passports are stamped 30 days..but yes, 60 is probably allowed.
I did a visa run to Hatta last month and car insurance was definately required. Apart from that it was easy. I was given another 30 days.
This has now expired so I am not chancing it and flying to Kuwait tomorrow on another visa run as its a lot quicker than going to Hatta.
W
sdamak
Confusion is the right word.
I have visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi fifteen times during the last six years.
My Canadian passport was always stamped 30 days which was good for 60 days. After that I pay 500 Dhm and get further 30 days and when I needed more time I go to Doha on a friday and return on the same day to repeat the cycle.
On 7th August I entered Abu Dhabi thinking the same rules remain in effect. When my 60 days finished, I went to the passport office paid 500 Dhm pluse 40 Dhms insurance. When I checked the 30 day sticker, I found that it was only 10 days. I was told that the new rules do not entitle me 30 days. On the 10th day and as I approached passport control at the airport, I was told that the main office made a mistake by granting me 10 days and I should pay a penalty for further 10 days. He took my passport to his superior and came back to worn me to be careful next time but he let me pass.
rossbaku
I'm 19 and visit Dubai in the summer for 8-10 weeks at a time. I am almost always back in the UAE less than 6 months after I previously left.
Now the question:
Because I'm over 18 and therefore no longer can be classed as a dependant, how could I secure a Residence Visa? My family own property in the UAE (through Emaar) and we have a company. Is it an option to get Emaar to issue me with a residence visa, or can I get put on the company visa, and take a job, such as website designer?
RossBaku :-D
Tom Jones
- sdamak wrote:
Confusion is the right word.
I have visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi fifteen times during the last six years.
My Canadian passport was always stamped 30 days which was good for 60 days. After that I pay 500 Dhm and get further 30 days and when I needed more time I go to Doha on a friday and return on the same day to repeat the cycle.
On 7th August I entered Abu Dhabi thinking the same rules remain in effect. When my 60 days finished, I went to the passport office paid 500 Dhm pluse 40 Dhms insurance. When I checked the 30 day sticker, I found that it was only 10 days. I was told that the new rules do not entitle me 30 days. On the 10th day and as I approached passport control at the airport, I was told that the main office made a mistake by granting me 10 days and I should pay a penalty for further 10 days. He took my passport to his superior and came back to worn me to be careful next time but he let me pass.
That's very strange!
I can think of 2 reasons why this happened:
-You should've renewed before the 60 days are over, not after they are finished. When the 60 days are over you automatically become an overstayer and you will not be entitled to any renewals.
-The 10 days you were given should have been free anyway. A lawyer friend of mine told me that there is a new rule in effect which allows overstayers a grace period of up to 10 days to leave the country without a penalty. But for that's only for overstayers who have a renewable visa but do not renew their visa before it expires.
So apparentely when you asked for a renewal after the expiration of your visa, the system only allowed you the 10 days grace period, whether you paid for it or not.
The problem I see here is that they made you pay unncessarily. Perhaps the chap who took your money did not notice that the visa had expired, and when he put the requestt it in the system you only got the maximum allowable10 days!
sdamak
Thanks Tom
In fact I applied for the extension on the sixtyth day of my stay so I was OK. but what confused me is the guy at the airport, he said the passport office made a mistake they should have fined you for extra ten days.
Also I asked two officers at passport control the same question and got two conflicting answers. The question was: sir I am an engineer of Canadian citizenship, when I leave Abu Dhabi do I have to be outside for a minimum of one month or this does not apply to me? One said yes the other said no.
There are eight hundred people stranded in Kish island and similar number in Masqat because of the one month rule. When they left hoping to get back on the same day but they were informed of the new rules.
Regards
NickTheGreek
Hi Guys,
Just to let you know, a US passport holder from my office done the Hatta run today and got 30 days!! So they haven't closed that door then! (Yet!)
Tom Jones
- sdamak wrote:
Thanks Tom
In fact I applied for the extension on the sixtyth day of my stay so I was OK. but what confused me is the guy at the airport, he said the passport office made a mistake they should have fined you for extra ten days.
Also I asked two officers at passport control the same question and got two conflicting answers. The question was: sir I am an engineer of Canadian citizenship, when I leave Abu Dhabi do I have to be outside for a minimum of one month or this does not apply to me? One said yes the other said no.
There are eight hundred people stranded in Kish island and similar number in Masqat because of the one month rule. When they left hoping to get back on the same day but they were informed of the new rules.
Regards
From recent actual experiences of people I know, and from reading all the numerous relevant posts in this forum, I don't think you have to worry about the 30 day no return ban. It appears this ban is only for the other nationalities who are not from the 33 "privileged" countries!!!
Hilbo
Hello again,
I stayed in Dubai for more than 30 days. No problems going out.
I'm back in Dubai after 3 weeks in the Uk. No problems getting back in & I have a 60 day stamp. Hope this helps.
skyscraper
Hi everyone ....
Very confused ... not wanting to ask the same question again and again, but my parents arrived in Abu Dhabi on the 30th November with a 30 day stamp. They have visited me for years and have always been told that although it says 30 days on the passport .. it means 60.
I believe this has now changed and 30 means 30! Please help as I won't be around to help them organise any admin work and they are not of an age to be chasing around doing admin work. They are from the UK and are due to spend 50 days in the UAE. Do they need to get an extension to the 30 or is the 60 days still OK?
Thanks
Chocoholic
With all the confusion, you're better off asking the immigration department. It SHOULD be 60, but they change things at the drop of a hat.
skyscraper
Hi,
Just spoke to Dubai Immigration (3 times) - although it says 30 in the passport you can still stay for 60 days and the extension applies only when you want to stay for 90.
However, that only applies to tourists arriving in Dubai ...Abu Dhabi may be a different story.... cannot get hold of anyone there ... if anyone has any experience with Abu Dhabi rules for UK passport holders, I would really appreciate your help!
Thanks