UAE Federation of Immigration and Customs Authority has announced visa-free entry facility for India.
According to the report of the international news agency, Indian citizens who have a valid Schengen or US resident visa will be issued an Emirates visa after paying the prescribed fee.
According to Emirates Daily, Brigadier Shail Saeed Al Khayili, director of the authority, said that the change in the visa policy for Indian citizens is aimed at bilateral long-term strategic relations. Relaxation in visa regulations will also boost tourism.
Regarding the visa fee, the authority said that according to the regulations approved by the Emirati Cabinet in this regard, Indian citizens who have a US resident visa or a green card or a valid EU visa are allowed 14 days. Visa will be issued for 100 dirhams.
The statement further said that if a co-visa is to be extended, a 14-day extension will be done at 250 dirhams, while the fee for a 60-day visa has been set at 250 dirhams.
Earlier, important instructions were issued for foreign workers coming to work in the UAE, foreign workers coming to the country will have to undergo four mandatory medical tests. The medical test will include a report on the worker’s general health.
According to reports, Craig Halpin, director of operations at the ‘Medical Test Center’ in Abu Dhabi, said that four medical tests have been set up in the emirate in keeping with international standards so as not to affect the general health of residents and visitors.
He said that there are many job opportunities in the labor market of the emirate, so the general health check of the visitors can be made possible in advance.
