Search
Contact
Login
Share this article
IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? The United Arab Emirates is issuing longer-duration visas-on-arrival to nationals of most European Union member countries.
What does the change mean? EU nationals, with the exception of Irish and U.K. citizens, may apply for 90-day visas-on-arrival initially, instead of having to renew 30-day visas.
Background: The new visas follow an agreement on visa-free travel signed in May by the UAE and the EU. Ireland and the U.K. were not part of the agreement.
BAL Analysis: Extended visas-on-arrival will benefit most EU nationals, but are not available to all visa-exempt nationals. U.S. nationals, for example, are still limited to 30-day visas-on-arrival that may be extended for another 30 days.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in the United Arab Emirates. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
Copyright © 2016 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final H-2A regulation Friday, saying the rule was crafted to target the “vulnerability…
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about U.S. citizens’ rights in visa denials. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…
The European Commission adopted updated rules on Schengen visas for nationals of Bahrain, India, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Key Points:…
The Indonesian government has launched a new remote worker visa. Key Points: Eligible foreign nationals may obtain the new remote…