Thursday, May 23, 2024 UAE Tightens Immigration Norms with New Visa Policy Indian passengers are being denied boarding at several Indian airports due to the UAE’s tightened immigration norms. Previously, the UAE announced an ease of visa policies, including visa-free travel for more countries to boost tourism. The UAE has instructed all airlines, including Indigo, to strictly follow the new guidelines before allowing travelers to board flights to the UAE, including Dubai.
Only passengers who meet the new guidelines are permitted to travel. Here are the new visa guidelines set forth by the UAE immigration department, outlining the norms for visitors. Here are new visa guidelines issued by the UAE immigration authorities for those arriving in UAE on a visiting visa: The immigration department has increased inspections and screenings at UAE airports to identify job seekers arriving on visiting visas.
Several passengers from Kottayam and Idukki districts in Kerala were detained due to inadequate travel documents. The heightened scrutiny began at Kerala’s Kochi and Kozhikode airports. This stricter enforcement follows the detainment of passengers in the UAE.
On Wednesday alone, over 20 passengers were prevented from boarding at Cochin International Airport, while Calicut International Airport sees up to five such cases daily. So far, at least 30 passengers in Kozhikode have had their trips canceled. Airline companies are now rigorously enforcing guidelines requiring visiting v.
