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Coronavirus Dubai: FCO Issues Urgent New Travel Warning For UAE by jokertv(m): 1:16am On Mar 21, 2020
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CORONAVIRUS has prompted countries all over the world to imply very strict measures when it comes to travel. The United Arab Emirates today updated its travel advice for Dubai and the rest of the country. The FCO has now issued a warning to travellers.

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Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are normally very popular and admirable place for tourism. The destination is ideal incredibly awesome for those looking for a relaxing and luxurious break. However, the UAE today issued an urgent warning concerning travel in the light of the spread of coronavirus

Subsequently, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has now updated its travel advice.

“From 19 March, the UAE will temporarily suspend all visas on arrival with the exception of Diplomatic passport holders,” stated the FCO in its travel advice yesterday.

However, the UAE has now made surprising changes with its entry restrictions.

Visitors are now not allowed to enter the country at all.

The FCO explained the details in its latest travel advice to Britons, updated today.

“With effect from 19 March only UAE Citizens will be allowed to enter the UAE,” said the Foreign Office

“All UAE Residents who are abroad will not be allowed to re-enter the UAE for a period of at least two weeks.

“This period could be extended. Please contact your nearest UAE Embassy for further advice.

“Visitors are not allowed to enter the UAE until further notice.

“If you are transiting through a UAE airport to another destination please check with your carrier before travelling.”

The FCO added: “The UAE authorities have stated that any violation of instructions and procedures put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) will be treated as a crime punishable by law.”

There are currently 113 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UAE.

This week the FCO advised against all but essential travel outside the UK for 30 days.

“If you now need to change or cancel your travel plans, follow these steps,” said the FCO.

These are:

Contact your airline, travel company, cruise line or other transport and accommodation providers
Get in touch with your insurance provider
Continue to follow the NHS coronavirus guidance.
The government added: “As countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel and border restrictions, the FCO advises British nationals against all but essential international travel.

“Any country or area may restrict travel without notice.”

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