Returning after 30-day stay in Abu Dhabi
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I carry a valid US passport. I have a 30-day stay stamped at Abu Dhabi airport. After 30 days, can I leave the UAE for a few days, then come back to Abu Dhabi and get another 30-day stay visa?
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I carry a valid US passport. I have a 30-day stay stamped at Abu Dhabi airport. After 30 days, can I leave the UAE for a few days, then come back to Abu Dhabi and get another 30-day stay visa?
us-citizens visas-on-arrival uae
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I carry a valid US passport. I have a 30-day stay stamped at Abu Dhabi airport. After 30 days, can I leave the UAE for a few days, then come back to Abu Dhabi and get another 30-day stay visa?
us-citizens visas-on-arrival uae
edited Mar 25 '16 at 16:36
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I carry a valid US passport. I have a 30-day stay stamped at Abu Dhabi airport. After 30 days, can I leave the UAE for a few days, then come back to Abu Dhabi and get another 30-day stay visa?
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Yes, you can: unlike the EU, the UAE does not publish any "X days in Y days" limits. But you may get a few questions about why, and if you keep doing it, you will be suspected of working there and eventually denied entry.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 0:31
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To be pedantic, it's Schengen which does this, not the EU.
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 12:22
2
@AndrewFerrier: To be even more pedantic, the entity that prepares and publishes the Schengen rules is the EU, even though the rules don't apply to all of its members (and do apply to a few countries that aren't members). "Schengen" is not something that "does" anything; it is merely a name for a particular area of EU legislation.
– Henning Makholm
Mar 13 '16 at 16:19
Ok, fair point. Nevertheless, it's important because the rules don't (for example) apply to the UK/Ireland. But I accept your chastisement :)
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 19:30
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Yes. The easiest / cheapest way for an American national is to cross the border by car into Oman, and return. It will restart the 30-days. You can make it your monthly trip to someplace nice and nearby like Beirut (etc.)
However, as an aside, I recommend you spend some time in Oman, whether camping or staying at the Shangri-La or wherever, it's beautiful! Then, return to get your tourist visa.
EDIT As requested: Things can always change; in 2010 Canadians could no longer do the "visa run," like they used to. This was due to a dispute about airlines that resulted in changes in their visa structure. I commented only to suggest that you check the latest news when it comes to UAE.
answered Mar 27 '16 at 16:59
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I should caveat that it's important you try to get a more permanent visa, because you never know when something might kick-off and you've got an invalid visa (e.g. - the Canadian airline dispute in 2010)
– Mikey
Mar 27 '16 at 17:00
That caveat should be in your answer, not as a comment. Comments can disappear and aren't necessarily read. (Also, it would be useful to give a link to some coverage of the 2010 dispute you mention: I for one have no idea what it is.)
– David Richerby
Mar 27 '16 at 17:48
add a comment |
Yes, this is frequently done by Americans and others. You can take a car to Oman, or a cheap flight out of the UAE and back.
answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:01
jdc2106jdc2106
5112
Could you perhaps post a reference to rules that say you can ?
– blackbird
Mar 28 '16 at 12:07
1
I think the rules might have changed in January 2016, I'm not sure. Looking around I found this: Multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant must exit the country within 14 days after arrival. Furthermore, the applicant must initially enter the country on a single entry visit visa and apply for multiple entry visit visa within 5 days of arrival. link
– jdc2106
Mar 29 '16 at 16:16
Awesome, it's best to edit your answer and include that info
– blackbird
Mar 29 '16 at 16:50
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Yes, you can: unlike the EU, the UAE does not publish any "X days in Y days" limits. But you may get a few questions about why, and if you keep doing it, you will be suspected of working there and eventually denied entry.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 0:31
jpatokaljpatokal
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To be pedantic, it's Schengen which does this, not the EU.
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 12:22
2
@AndrewFerrier: To be even more pedantic, the entity that prepares and publishes the Schengen rules is the EU, even though the rules don't apply to all of its members (and do apply to a few countries that aren't members). "Schengen" is not something that "does" anything; it is merely a name for a particular area of EU legislation.
– Henning Makholm
Mar 13 '16 at 16:19
Ok, fair point. Nevertheless, it's important because the rules don't (for example) apply to the UK/Ireland. But I accept your chastisement :)
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 19:30
add a comment |
Yes, you can: unlike the EU, the UAE does not publish any "X days in Y days" limits. But you may get a few questions about why, and if you keep doing it, you will be suspected of working there and eventually denied entry.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 0:31
jpatokaljpatokal
118k18376536
1
To be pedantic, it's Schengen which does this, not the EU.
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 12:22
2
@AndrewFerrier: To be even more pedantic, the entity that prepares and publishes the Schengen rules is the EU, even though the rules don't apply to all of its members (and do apply to a few countries that aren't members). "Schengen" is not something that "does" anything; it is merely a name for a particular area of EU legislation.
– Henning Makholm
Mar 13 '16 at 16:19
Ok, fair point. Nevertheless, it's important because the rules don't (for example) apply to the UK/Ireland. But I accept your chastisement :)
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 19:30
add a comment |
Yes, you can: unlike the EU, the UAE does not publish any "X days in Y days" limits. But you may get a few questions about why, and if you keep doing it, you will be suspected of working there and eventually denied entry.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 0:31
jpatokaljpatokal
118k18376536
Yes, you can: unlike the EU, the UAE does not publish any "X days in Y days" limits. But you may get a few questions about why, and if you keep doing it, you will be suspected of working there and eventually denied entry.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 0:31
jpatokaljpatokal
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answered Mar 13 '16 at 0:31
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To be pedantic, it's Schengen which does this, not the EU.
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 12:22
2
@AndrewFerrier: To be even more pedantic, the entity that prepares and publishes the Schengen rules is the EU, even though the rules don't apply to all of its members (and do apply to a few countries that aren't members). "Schengen" is not something that "does" anything; it is merely a name for a particular area of EU legislation.
– Henning Makholm
Mar 13 '16 at 16:19
Ok, fair point. Nevertheless, it's important because the rules don't (for example) apply to the UK/Ireland. But I accept your chastisement :)
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 19:30
add a comment |
1
To be pedantic, it's Schengen which does this, not the EU.
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 12:22
2
@AndrewFerrier: To be even more pedantic, the entity that prepares and publishes the Schengen rules is the EU, even though the rules don't apply to all of its members (and do apply to a few countries that aren't members). "Schengen" is not something that "does" anything; it is merely a name for a particular area of EU legislation.
– Henning Makholm
Mar 13 '16 at 16:19
Ok, fair point. Nevertheless, it's important because the rules don't (for example) apply to the UK/Ireland. But I accept your chastisement :)
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 19:30
1
1
To be pedantic, it's Schengen which does this, not the EU.
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 12:22
To be pedantic, it's Schengen which does this, not the EU.
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 12:22
2
2
@AndrewFerrier: To be even more pedantic, the entity that prepares and publishes the Schengen rules is the EU, even though the rules don't apply to all of its members (and do apply to a few countries that aren't members). "Schengen" is not something that "does" anything; it is merely a name for a particular area of EU legislation.
– Henning Makholm
Mar 13 '16 at 16:19
@AndrewFerrier: To be even more pedantic, the entity that prepares and publishes the Schengen rules is the EU, even though the rules don't apply to all of its members (and do apply to a few countries that aren't members). "Schengen" is not something that "does" anything; it is merely a name for a particular area of EU legislation.
– Henning Makholm
Mar 13 '16 at 16:19
Ok, fair point. Nevertheless, it's important because the rules don't (for example) apply to the UK/Ireland. But I accept your chastisement :)
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 19:30
Ok, fair point. Nevertheless, it's important because the rules don't (for example) apply to the UK/Ireland. But I accept your chastisement :)
– Andrew Ferrier
Mar 13 '16 at 19:30
add a comment |
Yes. The easiest / cheapest way for an American national is to cross the border by car into Oman, and return. It will restart the 30-days. You can make it your monthly trip to someplace nice and nearby like Beirut (etc.)
However, as an aside, I recommend you spend some time in Oman, whether camping or staying at the Shangri-La or wherever, it's beautiful! Then, return to get your tourist visa.
EDIT As requested: Things can always change; in 2010 Canadians could no longer do the "visa run," like they used to. This was due to a dispute about airlines that resulted in changes in their visa structure. I commented only to suggest that you check the latest news when it comes to UAE.
answered Mar 27 '16 at 16:59
MikeyMikey
2,10421223
I should caveat that it's important you try to get a more permanent visa, because you never know when something might kick-off and you've got an invalid visa (e.g. - the Canadian airline dispute in 2010)
– Mikey
Mar 27 '16 at 17:00
That caveat should be in your answer, not as a comment. Comments can disappear and aren't necessarily read. (Also, it would be useful to give a link to some coverage of the 2010 dispute you mention: I for one have no idea what it is.)
– David Richerby
Mar 27 '16 at 17:48
add a comment |
Yes. The easiest / cheapest way for an American national is to cross the border by car into Oman, and return. It will restart the 30-days. You can make it your monthly trip to someplace nice and nearby like Beirut (etc.)
However, as an aside, I recommend you spend some time in Oman, whether camping or staying at the Shangri-La or wherever, it's beautiful! Then, return to get your tourist visa.
EDIT As requested: Things can always change; in 2010 Canadians could no longer do the "visa run," like they used to. This was due to a dispute about airlines that resulted in changes in their visa structure. I commented only to suggest that you check the latest news when it comes to UAE.
answered Mar 27 '16 at 16:59
MikeyMikey
2,10421223
I should caveat that it's important you try to get a more permanent visa, because you never know when something might kick-off and you've got an invalid visa (e.g. - the Canadian airline dispute in 2010)
– Mikey
Mar 27 '16 at 17:00
That caveat should be in your answer, not as a comment. Comments can disappear and aren't necessarily read. (Also, it would be useful to give a link to some coverage of the 2010 dispute you mention: I for one have no idea what it is.)
– David Richerby
Mar 27 '16 at 17:48
add a comment |
Yes. The easiest / cheapest way for an American national is to cross the border by car into Oman, and return. It will restart the 30-days. You can make it your monthly trip to someplace nice and nearby like Beirut (etc.)
However, as an aside, I recommend you spend some time in Oman, whether camping or staying at the Shangri-La or wherever, it's beautiful! Then, return to get your tourist visa.
EDIT As requested: Things can always change; in 2010 Canadians could no longer do the "visa run," like they used to. This was due to a dispute about airlines that resulted in changes in their visa structure. I commented only to suggest that you check the latest news when it comes to UAE.
answered Mar 27 '16 at 16:59
MikeyMikey
2,10421223
Yes. The easiest / cheapest way for an American national is to cross the border by car into Oman, and return. It will restart the 30-days. You can make it your monthly trip to someplace nice and nearby like Beirut (etc.)
However, as an aside, I recommend you spend some time in Oman, whether camping or staying at the Shangri-La or wherever, it's beautiful! Then, return to get your tourist visa.
EDIT As requested: Things can always change; in 2010 Canadians could no longer do the "visa run," like they used to. This was due to a dispute about airlines that resulted in changes in their visa structure. I commented only to suggest that you check the latest news when it comes to UAE.
answered Mar 27 '16 at 16:59
MikeyMikey
2,10421223
edited Mar 28 '16 at 6:40
answered Mar 27 '16 at 16:59
MikeyMikey
2,10421223
answered Mar 27 '16 at 16:59
MikeyMikey
2,10421223
answered Mar 27 '16 at 16:59
MikeyMikey
2,10421223
2,10421223
I should caveat that it's important you try to get a more permanent visa, because you never know when something might kick-off and you've got an invalid visa (e.g. - the Canadian airline dispute in 2010)
– Mikey
Mar 27 '16 at 17:00
That caveat should be in your answer, not as a comment. Comments can disappear and aren't necessarily read. (Also, it would be useful to give a link to some coverage of the 2010 dispute you mention: I for one have no idea what it is.)
– David Richerby
Mar 27 '16 at 17:48
add a comment |
I should caveat that it's important you try to get a more permanent visa, because you never know when something might kick-off and you've got an invalid visa (e.g. - the Canadian airline dispute in 2010)
– Mikey
Mar 27 '16 at 17:00
That caveat should be in your answer, not as a comment. Comments can disappear and aren't necessarily read. (Also, it would be useful to give a link to some coverage of the 2010 dispute you mention: I for one have no idea what it is.)
– David Richerby
Mar 27 '16 at 17:48
I should caveat that it's important you try to get a more permanent visa, because you never know when something might kick-off and you've got an invalid visa (e.g. - the Canadian airline dispute in 2010)
– Mikey
Mar 27 '16 at 17:00
I should caveat that it's important you try to get a more permanent visa, because you never know when something might kick-off and you've got an invalid visa (e.g. - the Canadian airline dispute in 2010)
– Mikey
Mar 27 '16 at 17:00
That caveat should be in your answer, not as a comment. Comments can disappear and aren't necessarily read. (Also, it would be useful to give a link to some coverage of the 2010 dispute you mention: I for one have no idea what it is.)
– David Richerby
Mar 27 '16 at 17:48
That caveat should be in your answer, not as a comment. Comments can disappear and aren't necessarily read. (Also, it would be useful to give a link to some coverage of the 2010 dispute you mention: I for one have no idea what it is.)
– David Richerby
Mar 27 '16 at 17:48
add a comment |
Yes, this is frequently done by Americans and others. You can take a car to Oman, or a cheap flight out of the UAE and back.
answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:01
jdc2106jdc2106
5112
Could you perhaps post a reference to rules that say you can ?
– blackbird
Mar 28 '16 at 12:07
1
I think the rules might have changed in January 2016, I'm not sure. Looking around I found this: Multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant must exit the country within 14 days after arrival. Furthermore, the applicant must initially enter the country on a single entry visit visa and apply for multiple entry visit visa within 5 days of arrival. link
– jdc2106
Mar 29 '16 at 16:16
Awesome, it's best to edit your answer and include that info
– blackbird
Mar 29 '16 at 16:50
add a comment |
Yes, this is frequently done by Americans and others. You can take a car to Oman, or a cheap flight out of the UAE and back.
answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:01
jdc2106jdc2106
5112
Could you perhaps post a reference to rules that say you can ?
– blackbird
Mar 28 '16 at 12:07
1
I think the rules might have changed in January 2016, I'm not sure. Looking around I found this: Multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant must exit the country within 14 days after arrival. Furthermore, the applicant must initially enter the country on a single entry visit visa and apply for multiple entry visit visa within 5 days of arrival. link
– jdc2106
Mar 29 '16 at 16:16
Awesome, it's best to edit your answer and include that info
– blackbird
Mar 29 '16 at 16:50
add a comment |
Yes, this is frequently done by Americans and others. You can take a car to Oman, or a cheap flight out of the UAE and back.
answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:01
jdc2106jdc2106
5112
Yes, this is frequently done by Americans and others. You can take a car to Oman, or a cheap flight out of the UAE and back.
answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:01
jdc2106jdc2106
5112
answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:01
jdc2106jdc2106
5112
answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:01
jdc2106jdc2106
5112
answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:01
jdc2106jdc2106
5112
5112
Could you perhaps post a reference to rules that say you can ?
– blackbird
Mar 28 '16 at 12:07
1
I think the rules might have changed in January 2016, I'm not sure. Looking around I found this: Multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant must exit the country within 14 days after arrival. Furthermore, the applicant must initially enter the country on a single entry visit visa and apply for multiple entry visit visa within 5 days of arrival. link
– jdc2106
Mar 29 '16 at 16:16
Awesome, it's best to edit your answer and include that info
– blackbird
Mar 29 '16 at 16:50
add a comment |
Could you perhaps post a reference to rules that say you can ?
– blackbird
Mar 28 '16 at 12:07
1
I think the rules might have changed in January 2016, I'm not sure. Looking around I found this: Multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant must exit the country within 14 days after arrival. Furthermore, the applicant must initially enter the country on a single entry visit visa and apply for multiple entry visit visa within 5 days of arrival. link
– jdc2106
Mar 29 '16 at 16:16
Awesome, it's best to edit your answer and include that info
– blackbird
Mar 29 '16 at 16:50
Could you perhaps post a reference to rules that say you can ?
– blackbird
Mar 28 '16 at 12:07
Could you perhaps post a reference to rules that say you can ?
– blackbird
Mar 28 '16 at 12:07
1
1
I think the rules might have changed in January 2016, I'm not sure. Looking around I found this: Multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant must exit the country within 14 days after arrival. Furthermore, the applicant must initially enter the country on a single entry visit visa and apply for multiple entry visit visa within 5 days of arrival. link
– jdc2106
Mar 29 '16 at 16:16
I think the rules might have changed in January 2016, I'm not sure. Looking around I found this: Multiple entry visit visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant must exit the country within 14 days after arrival. Furthermore, the applicant must initially enter the country on a single entry visit visa and apply for multiple entry visit visa within 5 days of arrival. link
– jdc2106
Mar 29 '16 at 16:16
Awesome, it's best to edit your answer and include that info
– blackbird
Mar 29 '16 at 16:50
Awesome, it's best to edit your answer and include that info
– blackbird
Mar 29 '16 at 16:50
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