Like hundreds of thousands of expatriates in Dubai, we all require a visa to work and live here. Mine and my husband's employment visas are sponsored by our respective employers. Either of us but usually the husband ("head of the family") can then sponsor our children and our house help. When we first came to … Continue reading How to transfer UAE visa sponsorship for children
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Sponsoring husband and children in the UAE
The usual expat family scenario is this: the husband gets a job assignment in Dubai and the wife ("trailing spouse") and children join the husband to start their new life in Dubai. The husband's visa will be sponsored by his employer and in turn, he will sponsor the visa of his family members. However, some … Continue reading Sponsoring husband and children in the UAE
Canadians now need visa to enter the UAE
UAE's two major airlines Emirates and Etihad asked to Canada to expand landing rights to Ottawa and was refused. The result? Canadians traveling to the UAE on visit or business will be charged hefty visa fees from January 2, 2011. Previously, Canadians didn't need to apply for visit/tourist visas to come to the UAE just … Continue reading Canadians now need visa to enter the UAE
New rule for Filipinos traveling to Dubai
I would like to thank the Philippine Consulate in Dubai for giving me something to write today. Sadly, it won't be anything but a rant. So a cousin who lives in the Philippines want to come visit me in Dubai. I got her visa and plane tickets but was informed through hearsay* (there has been … Continue reading New rule for Filipinos traveling to Dubai
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