Originally Posted by KLflyerRalph (Post 27683723)

I registered for smartgate in AUH. Can I now also use the smartgates at DXB, or are they different?

Originally Posted by Metanoia (Post 27718513)

Are there smart gates available in the T3 F/J terminal for departures?

Originally Posted by DYKWIA (Post 26162844)

Smartgates can be used by non-residents. You just need to have a machine readable passport. You need to register the first time you use it.

Originally Posted by tmac100 (Post 27725330)

Two concerns:

1. My UAE e-gate has just expired and I now work in Qatar- resident (work based visa) yadda. With that info, am I eligible for a UAE e-gate (again)?

2. I have a Smartgate card but I understand that it is only useable if I fly into DXB with EK. If I fly into DXB with QR, is it true that the Smartgate will not work?

Originally Posted by tmac100 (Post 27725330)

Two concerns:

1. My UAE e-gate has just expired and I now work in Qatar- resident (work based visa) yadda. With that info, am I eligible for a UAE e-gate (again)?

2. I have a Smartgate card but I understand that it is only useable if I fly into DXB with EK. If I fly into DXB with QR, is it true that the Smartgate will not work?

Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 27725424)

in AUH I was able to pass immigration without registering just by scanning my RSA passport (not an eligible country for dxb e-gate!). I'm super confused as a result

Originally Posted by eternaltransit (Post 27725551)

You can use an e-gate and Emirates ID card in the AUH smartgates.

Originally Posted by B747-437B (Post 27729035)

The system in AUH T1 arrivals is linked so that it references your passport details directly to any visa linked to that passport number and automatically clears you without need for registration.

The system in AUH T3 arrivals is different and requires registration.

As for South Africans, they are absolutely eligible to obtain e-Gate cards in Dubai if they are UAE residents.

Originally Posted by tmac100 (Post 27725330)

My UAE e-gate has just expired and I now work in Qatar- resident (work based visa) yadda. With that info, am I eligible for a UAE e-gate (again)?

Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 27729054)

This was departing, and am not a resident. I know residents can.

Originally Posted by B747-437B (Post 27729074)

On departure, both the AUH T1/T3 machines are linked to process residents/non-residents by linking to the entry visas associated with their passports (technically using their UID numbers as the unique key to match facial biometrics but that is opaque to the user). It's a good system when it works.

Originally Posted by B747-437B (Post 27729047)

No, you cannot use the e-Gate card in the AUH smartgates. The AUH smartgates do not require any card - they work off your passport (by scanning the MRP zone and not the RFID chip like DXB smartgate).



You can if you are also registered to the AUH smartgate. It is not exclusive.



Every nationality is eligible for e-Gate if they are resident in the UAE.

The DXB e-Gate also works for arrivals and departures in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, as well as the cruise terminal (not sure if the cruise terminal machines are still active though - I have used the SHJ/RKT machines in the last few months however).

Originally Posted by B747-437B (Post 27729047)

No, you cannot use the e-Gate card in the AUH smartgates. The AUH smartgates do not require any card - they work off your passport (by scanning the MRP zone and not the RFID chip like DXB smartgate).



You can if you are also registered to the AUH smartgate. It is not exclusive.



Every nationality is eligible for e-Gate if they are resident in the UAE.

The DXB e-Gate also works for arrivals and departures in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, as well as the cruise terminal (not sure if the cruise terminal machines are still active though - I have used the SHJ/RKT machines in the last few months however).