The latest news of UAE visa policy suspends visa exemption in landing visa.

The United Arab Emirates has recently announced that it will suspend visa-free and landing visa policy for all foreign citizens around the world, which is also an effective protection measure against the spread of the epidemic. China tourists who have recently traveled and worked in the UAE must pay attention to relevant regulations and their flight information, so as not to cause unnecessary losses and troubles to themselves.

According to the website of the Consulate General of China in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Consulate General received a notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates to suspend the visa-free and landing visa policies for citizens of all countries (except those with diplomatic passports) from March 19th.

citizens of countries with visa-free and landing visa agreements with the UAE, including China, will be temporarily unable to enter the UAE until further notice. Those who have entered the UAE are not affected, and those who have stayed in the UAE for a long time will not be affected when renewing their visas.

The Consulate General in Dubai reminds China citizens in Ledi and China citizens transiting through Dubai to pay close attention to the temporary entry restrictions in Dubai at any time, and adjust their travel plans accordingly, so as to avoid the cost and time loss caused by their inability to enter the country. China citizens who have purchased air tickets, please confirm the refund and change with the airlines in time.

The 24-hour emergency hotline of the Consulate General in Dubai is 971(5)166197, and the hotline is 971-4-3947588 (not related to the epidemic or for emergency help).

The 24-hour emergency hotline for consular protection and service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 86-1-1238 or 86-1-59913991.

The 24-hour insurance duty telephone number of the Embassy in UAE: 971-54176589

Emirates will suspend flights to 3 destinations around the world

Starting from Tuesday, Emirates will suspend flights to 3 destinations around the world because COVID-19 has a great impact on its operation.

in February this year, the company announced that it would suspend flights to China except Beijing. Earlier this month, Emirates announced that it would suspend a series of services in the Middle East, Asia, America and Europe, including Hongkong, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, new york (via Milan and Athens) and Poland.

From Tuesday, many destinations will be added, including Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Cyprus, Malta (via Larnaca) and Portugal.

A spokesman for the airline said: "Tickets booked before March 31st, 28 will enjoy the flight change reduction policy, and extra award miles will be provided to help Skywards members."

Emirates also provides refund and rebooking services for affected customers. These customers can still issue tickets before May 31st, and re-booking is allowed before June 3th. Customers can change their route and choose a new destination, and customers who don't want to re-book can get a full refund.

flights to the following destinations have been suspended:

Amman: March 17th to March 31st.

Baghdad: March 17th to March 31st

Bangkok-Hong Kong: March 9th to March 31st

Basra: March 17th to March 31st.

Beirut: March 17th to March 31st.

Bologna: March 13th to April 3rd.

casablanca: from March 16th to March 31st

Dammam: from March 9th until further notice.

Fort Lauderdale: March 13th to 31st

Guangzhou: From February 5th until further notice.

Istanbul (IST, SAW): From March 17th to March 31st.

Jeddah: March 9th, until further notice.

Kuwait City: March 14th to March 31st

Malta (via Larnaca): March 17th to March 31st

Medina: March 9th until further notice.

Milan: March 13th to April 3rd

new york JFK International Airport-Milan: March 11th to April 12th.

ewr-Athens: March 13th to April 12th

Porto: March 17th to March 31st.

Riyadh: March 9th to March 31st

Rome: March 14th to April 3rd

Shanghai: from February 5th until further notice.

Taipei: March 16th, until further notice.

Tehran: February 26th until further notice.

Venice: March 12th to April 3rd

Warsaw: March 15th to March 28th

Peshawar: From March 15th to March 31st, flights to and from Peshawar will be diverted to Islamabad.

Sialkot: From March 15th to March 31st, flights to and from Sialkot will be diverted to Lahore.