Consular officials apprised of visa amnesty procedures
This cooperation with the consulates in Dubai will contribute significantly to conveying our message to violators to cooperate with the authorities to change their situation without hesitation or fear.”
Major General Mohammed Al Marri, director-general, GDRFA
dubai — Ahead of the upcoming three-month amnesty period spanning August 1 to October 31, Major-General Mohammed Al Marri, director-general of the general directorate of residency and foreigners affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) received a number of consular representatives in Dubai.
Al Marri met the representatives from India, Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Philippines, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, with the aim of strengthening cooperation with regard to the modification of residency status for those living illegally in the country.
Reviewing the details of the Cabinet’s decision to amend the conditions of residency in the country, he pointed out that the 2018 initiative is entitled ‘Protect Yourself by Modifying Your Status’ within ‘Year of Zayed.’
He also informed the consular representatives of the procedure of receiving the violators’ requests and the facilities provided by the department. He stressed that the UAE is a tolerant country that makes all efforts for everyone to live safely, securely and happily.
Al Marri was accompanied by Brigadier-General Khalaf Ahmed Al Ghaith, director-general assistant of follow-up sector of violators and foreigners in Dubai. Lt. Ghazi Al Nuaimi, deputy assistant director of follow-up affairs; Lt.Abdullah Atiq, deputy assistant director of investigation affairs; Lt Jassim Ahli, director of the entry permit department, and a number of senior officers and officials inspected the facilities prepared for the reception of residents to adjust their conditions during the amnesty period.
“This cooperation with the consulates in Dubai will contribute significantly to conveying our message to violators to cooperate with the authorities concerned to change their situation without hesitation or fear, and to respond to all their inquiries,” Al Marri said.
The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan always cared for the residents of the UAE without distinction between them and the citizens and extended a helping hand to every needy person regardless of nationality. The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan continues his father’s legacy to facilitate the affairs of citizens and residents as much as possible, thus making the UAE a safe destination for everyone to live and work in.
Al Marri added that Dubai is keen to provide good support and facilities to disabled residents to help them enjoy a decent life in the country, in addition to achieving the vision of the leadership that the UAE community is completely free of violators.
Brigadier-General Al Ghaith appealed to violators to respond to the deadline and take advantage of this opportunity to amend their status to avoid legal accountability by visiting the designated offices at the headquarters of the follow-up sector of the violators (foreigners) in the Al Aweer area or through the Customers Happiness Centres. He said they should submit applications, explain their situation in detail, and complete the necessary supporting documents in case of need from other parties to correct their status. —