Latest news on UAE visa policy suspends visa-free arrival for all countries

The UAE recently announced the suspension of visa-free and visa-on-arrival policies for all foreign citizens in the world. This is also an effective protective measure against the spread of the epidemic. Chinese tourists who have recently traveled and worked in the UAE must pay attention to the relevant According to regulations, pay attention to your flight information to avoid causing unnecessary losses and troubles to yourself.

According to the website of the Chinese Consulate General in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, the Consulate General was notified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates that the UAE will suspend the visa-free and visa-on-arrival policies for citizens of various countries from March 19 (with diplomatic qualifications) Except for those with passports.

Citizens of countries that have visa-free and visa-on-arrival agreements with the UAE will be temporarily unable to enter the UAE. The resumption time will be notified separately. People who have entered the UAE will not be affected. The visa renewal of long-term residents will not be affected.

The Consulate General in Dubai reminds Chinese citizens coming to Dubai and transiting through Dubai to follow the temporary entry restrictions of the UAE and adjust their travel plans accordingly to avoid being unable to do so. Entry will cause loss of cost and time. Chinese citizens who have purchased air tickets should promptly confirm the cancellation or change with the airline.

The 24-hour emergency consular protection hotline of the Consulate General in Dubai is +971 (501066197, Consular protection duty hotline +971-4-3947588 (not related to the epidemic or non-emergency help

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ global consular protection and service 24-hour emergency hotline: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991 .

The 24-hour consular protection hotline of the Embassy in the United Arab Emirates is +971-504176589

Emirates Airlines will suspend flights to 30 destinations around the world

From here Emirates will suspend flights to 30 destinations around the world starting Tuesday as the coronavirus has had a major impact on its operations. In February this year, the airline announced that it would suspend flights to 30 destinations around the world. China flights, earlier this month, Emirates announced the suspension of a series of services in the Middle East, Asia, America and Europe, including Hong Kong, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, New York (via Milan, Athens and Poland).

From Tuesday, a number of additional destinations will be suspended, including Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Cyprus, Malta (via Larnaca and Portugal).

A spokesman for the airline said: " Tickets booked before March 31 will receive flight change relief and additional award miles to assist Skywards members."

Emirates is also offering refunds and rebooking services to affected customers. , these customers can still issue tickets before May 31, and rebooking will be allowed until June 30. Customers can change their route and choose a new destination. Customers who do not want to rebook can receive a full refund. /p>

Flights have been suspended to the following destinations:

Amman: March 17 to March 31

Baghdad: March 17 to March 31 Day

Bangkok-Hong Kong: March 9 to March 31

Basra: March 17 to March 31

Beirut: March 17th to March 31st

Bologna: from March 13th to 03rd April

Casablanca: from March 16th to March 31st

Daman: From March 9 until further notice

Fort Lauderdale: March 13-31

Guangzhou: From February 5 until further notice< /p>

Istanbul (IST, SAW: from March 17 to March 31)

Jeddah: March 9 until further notice

Kuwait City: 3 March 14th to March 31st

Malta (via Larnaca: March 17th to March 31st

Medina: March 9th until further notice< /p>

Milan: March 13 to April 3

New York JFK_Milan: March 11 to April 12

New York EWR_ Athens: March 13 to April 12

Porto: March 17 to March 31

Riyadh: March 9 to March 31

Rome: March 14 to April 3

Shanghai: from February 5 until further notice

Taipei: from March 16 until further notice

Tehran: February 26 until further notice

Venice: March 12 to April 3

Warsaw: March 15 to March 28

Peshawar: From March 15 to March 31, flights to and from Peshawar will be diverted via Islamabad.

Sialkot: From March 15 to March 31, flights to and from Sialkot will be diverted via Lahore.