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Tougher entry to UAE

02 Jun 2024
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The UAE has introduced stricter requirements for people entering the country on a tourist visa.  

For tourists planning to visit the UAE, it's important to note that the new requirements include having hotel booking documents, a return ticket, and sufficient funds for expenses. Specifically, tourists with a one-month visa must have at least Dh3 000 (R15 340) in cash or on a credit/debit card. This amount increases to Dh5 000 (R25 567) for tourists with a three-month visa.  

The UAE has implemented these stricter policies to deter jobseekers from entering the country on a tourist visa with no intention of leaving, as reported by Visaguide. news. Airlines will be held responsible for passengers who do not comply with the requirements and may face a fine of up to Dh5 000 (R5 567) per passenger in violation. 

Other guidelines issued by the UAE specify that airport officials may ask passengers about their documentation and purpose of visiting. If sufficient answers are not given, passengers will be denied entry. 

Immigration authorities added that tourists are not allowed to work in the UAE, and travel agencies cannot promise employment to visiting visa holders. 

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