E-Gate registration process
Apr 8, 2008 | 1:25 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: DAC & BKK
Programs: TK Elite, EK Gold, ICC Centurion
Posts: 131
Just wanted to add, getting an e-gate for non-residents is not a problem. I didn't feel like using 5,000 miles so I spent the 200 AED for two years. Just got it less than two weeks ago, without any problems. Yes, I am from a visa-waiver country. And, the clerk did ask me if I had a UAE visa; after I said no, he thought about it for a moment and then proceeded with the application. Weird!
-t.
-t.
Apr 8, 2008 | 4:01 am
#17
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DXB
Programs: BA Gold, EK Silver
Posts: 246
I just got mine today...walked in and out within 10 minutes. I was told that when I get my residence visa, which will happen sometime during the summer months, that I'll have to come back in surrender my old one and get issued a new resident one. And repay the 200dhs.
Apr 8, 2008 | 5:50 am
#18
Original Poster
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 19,813
I think it also helped this time that I had the renewal notice with my ID number, so it didn't take more that a few minutes to process.
Cheers,
Rick
Apr 8, 2008 | 6:15 am
#19
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: DAC & BKK
Programs: TK Elite, EK Gold, ICC Centurion
Posts: 131
I don't have a UAE residence visa, but am considering getting one for future purposes. I was told, however, at e-gate, that once my status changes, I would need to get the card re-issued BUT THERE WOULD BE NO CHARGE.
Rick - Weird, I really just don't like a system where a point person (most usually just a clerk) has such decision-making abilities. And, if he would have said no, there is nothing I could have done, even if his decision was arbitrary. Oh well :-)
By the way, for the renewal, did you have to get re-fingerprinted, etc? Or, do you just pay the fee and 'be on your way'?
-t.
Rick - Weird, I really just don't like a system where a point person (most usually just a clerk) has such decision-making abilities. And, if he would have said no, there is nothing I could have done, even if his decision was arbitrary. Oh well :-)
By the way, for the renewal, did you have to get re-fingerprinted, etc? Or, do you just pay the fee and 'be on your way'?
-t.
Apr 8, 2008 | 7:08 am
#20
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Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 19,813
Apr 9, 2008 | 2:19 am
#21
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DXB
Programs: BA Gold, EK Silver
Posts: 246
I guess its who you are talking to then. The lady who processed my application asked me if I wanted to wait so I wouldn't have to repay. I guess I'll find out in a few months.
Apr 18, 2008 | 1:24 am
#22
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Germany
Posts: 479
For me it seems quiet impossible to get the registration:
I tried 3 times in the last 4 month to get it at the arrival hall: all 3 times the registration point was without a person (6 am in the morning, but it is a main arrival time in DXB and it says staffed 24 hours).
So I tried the departure hall before my flight back last tuesday. Good luck: three ladys waiting for me! I gave them my documents, but after checking my passport they refused, because during my visit to the UAE I left and entered the country for a visit to Oman. They only can give me the e-pass when I enter the UAE at the airport, not on the road!!
So I have to try the next time (or may be not, because enough is enough)
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I tried 3 times in the last 4 month to get it at the arrival hall: all 3 times the registration point was without a person (6 am in the morning, but it is a main arrival time in DXB and it says staffed 24 hours).
So I tried the departure hall before my flight back last tuesday. Good luck: three ladys waiting for me! I gave them my documents, but after checking my passport they refused, because during my visit to the UAE I left and entered the country for a visit to Oman. They only can give me the e-pass when I enter the UAE at the airport, not on the road!!
So I have to try the next time (or may be not, because enough is enough)
.
Jul 11, 2008 | 1:36 pm
#23
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DXB
Programs: BA Gold, EK Silver
Posts: 246
I entered the UAE the other day using my egate. No problems, let me right in. I'm here on a tourist visa awaiting either to get a job or for my marriage certificate to be attested. Heres my question- how do I prove I have a visa and am here legally? For instance, I was going to get a temporary drivers license, as we are buying a car shortly. However, I need to bring a copy of my visa. Well, I don't have a visa stamped in my passport. How do I prove I'm in the country legally if someone asks? Anyone experience this?
Jul 11, 2008 | 3:23 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: EK Skywards Platinum; Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 398
I entered the UAE the other day using my egate. No problems, let me right in. I'm here on a tourist visa awaiting either to get a job or for my marriage certificate to be attested. Heres my question- how do I prove I have a visa and am here legally? For instance, I was going to get a temporary drivers license, as we are buying a car shortly. However, I need to bring a copy of my visa. Well, I don't have a visa stamped in my passport. How do I prove I'm in the country legally if someone asks? Anyone experience this?
Jul 11, 2008 | 7:24 pm
#25
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DXB
Programs: BA Gold, EK Silver
Posts: 246
I'm aware of that, thanks; wasn't my question. My husband already has his residence visa. I'm waiting to find out if I have a job and will be on my own visa or for my marriage certificate to be attested be under his.
Jul 12, 2008 | 2:37 am
#26
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Northern Nevada
Programs: DL,EK
Posts: 1,653
I thought you always had to be resident. I assume you got fingerprinted? My eGate card always lets me through the doors, but my finger print usually fails and they have to scan my residency visa and stamp my passport.... still better than standing in line tho.
Jul 12, 2008 | 3:08 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: DAC & BKK
Programs: TK Elite, EK Gold, ICC Centurion
Posts: 131
Seriously though... We have some freehold properties in Dubai and are eligible for residency visa through them. My agent has already spoken to the developer, who has/will approve it. I don't really have a need for it. Oh ya, just to clarify for anyone that cares, residence visas through property ownership DO NOT come with employment privileges.
-t.
Jul 16, 2008 | 8:50 am
#29
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: London, Dubai, Bahrain, Delhi
Programs: EY Platinum, EK Skywards Gold, BA Gold, SPG Platinum
Posts: 166
I recently tried my E-Gate (not a resident of DXB but through Skywards Gold) and i was told the rules for visitors have been changed and to go and re register at immigration. Didnt get time to do so this trip but back in 2 weeks so will do so then!