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In just about three weeks, citizens of five GCC countries will be able to head to the UK without the need for a pre-entry visa. Starting February 22, UAE nationals as well citizens from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia will simply need an Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) to enter the country.
Electronic Visa Waiver
The EVW programme has multiple benefits – from reduced charges – the fee for the EVW is GBP30 (Dhs140 based on daily exchange rate) – to being able to visit the UK an unlimited number of times during a two-year period. Mansoor Abulhoul, UAE Ambassador to the UK, noted that the electronic system, developed over four years, signifies the commitment to fortifying the longstanding relationship between the UAE and the UK.
يمثل 1 فبراير 2024 بداية جديدة في العلاقات بين دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة والمملكة المتحدة. سيتم إعفاء المواطنين…