Approval must for residents returning to Dubai, say airlines

Approval must for residents returning to Dubai, say airlines

Returning UAE residents flying to Dubai will need a pre-approval as the authorities have revoked the earlier decision to do away with return permits, Khaleej Times has learnt.The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) had announced early on Wednesday that returning residents don't need a pre-approval to return. That decision stands revoked according to the latest tweet sent out by airlines."Dubai authorities have revoked the decision to allow returning residents without ICA/GDRFA approval. Dubai residence visa holders who are flying back to Dubai must have return approval from the GDRFA," Air India Express tweeted on Thursday. The airline is operating the Vande Bharat flights that is carrying stranded