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US visas will be sent by courier

To improve visa services to the public, the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai

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By A Staff Reporter

Published: Mon 28 Aug 2006, 10:10 AM

Last updated: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 4:25 PM

Will initiate a courier passback service for non-immigrant visa applicants, effective from September 4.

According to a Press release, passports containing non-immigrant visas will be returned to the applicant by Empost Express courier service direct to any location in the UAE requested by the applicant.

Empost will collect a Dh20 fee per passport upon delivery. In order to make our visa processes as effective as possible, we are requiring that all applicants participate in this programme, except for those applying for official visas.

Visa applicants will no longer need to return to the Embassy to collect their passports and visas.

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Applicants will have their passport with visa returned directly to them at a time and place of their choosing, thus saving time and avoiding inconvenience.

After the visa interview, applicants will provide a UAE-based address and telephone number on an Empost delivery form which will be attached to the passport.

Applicants will retain a receipt with their Empost tracking number. When the passport and visa are ready to be returned, Empost will courier the passport to the applicant within two business days.

Applicants can use their tracking number to check their passport delivery status by calling Empost toll free at 800-5858 or visiting the Empost web site at www.empostuae.com. The rules for other types of visas remain unchanged.

A Staff Reporter

Published: Mon 28 Aug 2006, 10:10 AM

Last updated: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 4:25 PM

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