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Entering the UAE with an on-arrival visa after canceling a residency visa

Hello,

I really need help getting an accurate answer to this simple question because I keep getting different opinions!

My dad had an investor visa in Dubai/UAE. His investor visa EXPIRED last year. His lawyer completed an official cancelation after the expiry.

My dad had sponsored me under his visa (I had a residency visa; NOT a work visa). I was out of Dubai when our visas expired. Since my dad has done an official cancelation on his visa after expiry, do I need to do anything on my end?

Can I now enter the UAE with an on-arrival visa as a Canadian citizen or do I need to take an additional step before entering? And If so, do you guys offer services to help me with that?

Thank you!

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24 May 2021, 09:52

Easy! Go to the MOFA website, do a visa check, and you will know if it is valid or not. If it is valid, then you can come, as usual, if not, you will have to follow the regulations in this regard as your country allows you to visit the UAE without a visa.

24 May 2021, 20:47

I don't think you understood my question. I can travel to Dubai with an on-arrival visa with my Canadian passport, but my question was my residency visa has expired, do I need to take additional steps with Dubai immigrations so I don't run into problems at the airport!

25 May 2021, 11:48

What kind of problems could happen to you?

You are claiming that you can drop to the UAE without a permit or as you say with an on-arrival visa. There will be no problems that will happen to you in this regard.

If your previous visa was canceled, it is OK, you can enter with your Canadian passport.

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24 May 2021, 16:20

Dear questioner,

Please provide us with a copy of your passport and visa via email so that we can check your name in the immigration system and let you know the outcomes in order to avoid any further issues which can face you at the airport during arrival.

Thanks!

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