Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) says that more than 105,000 people have benefited from the UAE’s five-month visa amnesty programme.
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Amnesty seekers
Over 105,000 people benefit from UAE’s visa amnesty programme
A total of 13,843 people changed their status from illegal to legal residents
Dubai Airports
In pictures: ‘Smart Tunnel’ trialled at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3
The tunnel based on Biometric recognition system replaces traditional passport control and enables travellers to complete immigration checks in just 15 seconds.
Dubai Airports
Dubai airport trials ‘Smart Tunnel’ that allows passengers clear passport control in 15 seconds
The smart tunnel was made in the UAE and could be offered to other airports around the world
Al Aweer
In pictures: Expats arriving at Al Aweer amnesty centre in Dubai
The centre – in Dubai’s Al Aweel area – will be able to handle 3,000 people and will be open until October 31. The centre will be open from 8am to 8pm each day, with 40 counters available with officers speaking a variety of languages. As part of the amnesty programme – overstaying residents will have the option of applying for a temporary six-month visa to allow them to search for employment.
Al Aweer
Hundreds in Dubai take advantage of UAE visa amnesty programme
In Dubai, the amnesty centre in Al Aweer can handle as many as 3,000 people daily
dubai amnesty
Pakistani consulate to issue emergency passports for UAE amnesty seekers
UAE’s latest three month visa amnesty scheme begins today
dubai amnesty
UAE illegal residency amnesty programme to begin on August 1
In Dubai, the GDRFA has set up tents to help thousands of people seeking to normalise their visa status
Airport Immigration
Passport clearance cut to 10 seconds at Dubai Airports
Pre-approval system checks air travellers 48 hours before they fly
Dubai
Dubai immigration process to be cut to just 10 seconds
Senior official says new Smart Gate system has undergone testing and will go live next month