The modified policy is intended to 'support residents and visitors and lessen the repercussions of the coronavirus.' COVID19
on Monday, April 13, saying that the validity of visas that expired in early March will be extended until the end of December this year.Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship who joined the regular briefing of the Ministry of Health and Prevention on COVID-19.
The latest pronouncements give relief to resident visa holders stranded outside the country following the suspension of flights here beginning March, as well as visit visa holders who face challenges renewing their visas amid border closures.Following the displacement of Filipino workers due to the closure of some businesses here, the Philippine mission in the UAE called on Filipinos who wish to return home to coordinate with its officials.
Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes said the funds can be coursed through the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Assistance to Nationals section. Apparently referring to visit visa holders, the advisory said those who have no employers or work contracts and have given up looking for work should ask help from their friend or relatives who invited them to the UAE as well as the travel agency that facilitated their trip.Limited Dubai-Manila flights
The airline said in a press statement that this is part its move to open a limited number of passenger flights to selected cities including Jakarta, Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algiers, and Kabul. This is on top of flights to Frankfurt and London. Cabin baggage will not be accepted on these flights. Carry-on items allowed in the cabin will be limited to laptop, handbag, briefcase, or baby items. All other items have to be checked in, and Emirates will add the cabin baggage allowance to customers’ check-in baggage allowance.
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