Residents returning to the UAE?This is the new approval form

Holders of Dubai residence visas flying back to the UAE from restricted countries/regions must obtain approval…

Announced on August 3 Fully vaccinated UAE residents stranded in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda are allowed to return to the UAE from August 5th. Now revealed Dubai residents returning from restricted countries must obtain GDRFA approval.

If you are a Dubai residence visa holder returning to Dubai from a restricted country, you need to apply for approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA). All other UAE residence visa holders do not need to apply.

Please note that the form is used “Dubai Resident Visa Holder” if only. Residents of Dubai from the following restricted countries require GDRFA approval forms: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, and Uganda.

We have outlined all the information you need to know, including how to fill out the form…

Here are the steps you need to take:

1. You can access the form in the following ways here
2. You can apply for return approval immediately after booking your flight
3. To apply for return approval, you need the resident file number on the visa
4. you must Bring a GDRFA-approved copy when traveling
5. You must take a PCR test (within 48 hours before departure) and have a valid Print The COVID-19 test certificate to the UAE was negative.
6. You must take a PCR test after returning to Dubai and stay in your residence until you get a negative result
7. you must download ALHOSN United Arab Emirates application
8. Check ‘Travel requirements for residents of Dubai All information about travelling to Dubai

How to fill in the GDRFA approval form:

1. You only need to fill in GDRFA Approval Form It is your passport, visa and UAE ID card.
2. Enter your visa number, country and year of birth
3. Enter your departure country and destination port (Dubai International Airport DXB)
4. Enter your email address
5. Upload a copy of your documents-visa, passport and UAE ID
6. It will take you to the payment page, but don’t panic because it is classified as “free”
7. Submit your application
8. Your application will be marked as “processing” and you will receive an email

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