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E-Gate registration process
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Does this mean that if we have an existing e-gate card (that has not expired) that we can still use it? And yes, it really sucks that you have to be a resident in order to benefit from not having to stand in line!!
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Originally Posted by DYKWIA
(Post 7616857)
Maybe Emirates should now give out fast-track cards to Gold members.
Cheers, Rick |
That really sucks ... I just got my Gold card a few months back :(
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Well at least it is only on arrival, that queues are long.. Assuming you a departing through the EK F/J check in zone. It's a shame, I assume too much fraud been going on. |
Originally Posted by DYKWIA
(Post 7616857)
I've just been to try and renew my E-Gate card. I was told that you now need to be a UAE resident, or have a residency visa. She explained that it is a new rule that came in last month.
We're delighted to announce that your Skywards Gold card now supports Dubai Immigration's e-technology providing e-gate privileges at Dubai International Airport. This complimentary service makes your Skywards Gold card even more useful, as one card provides exceptional Gold privileges and e-gate technology. After completing the activation process, you will be able to sail through entry and exit procedures at Dubai International Airport in as little as 5 seconds using your Skywards Gold card. To find out more click here The follow-up info states E-gate is available for all UAE visa waiver country residents. Is this just out of date or a revision back to the former rules? Cheers. |
Should not be a problem for the 33 visa waiver countries
http://www.dnrd.gov.ae/dnrd/E-Servic...te/Default.htm |
Originally Posted by yyzlhr
(Post 8001595)
Should not be a problem for the 33 visa waiver countries
http://www.dnrd.gov.ae/dnrd/E-Servic...te/Default.htm I might have to actually pick up the phone rather than surf FT. |
I'm going to try again next time in I'm in Dubai (in a couple of weeks). Maybe I just got a inexperienced agent...
Has anybody else tried recently? Cheers, Rick |
Originally Posted by DYKWIA
(Post 8002689)
I'm going to try again next time in I'm in Dubai (in a couple of weeks). Maybe I just got a inexperienced agent...
Has anybody else tried recently? Cheers, Rick |
I renewed by e-gate card at the airport last night, as it was close to expiry.. no problem with me being a non resident, just a visitor. AED 200 and five mins of my time. Easy.
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bvms
if you still have your old skywards e-gate card. u can still use it.
if you don't believe me try it. I hope u didn't throw away your old skywards e gate card did u? I still use my old 2007 ek skywards card. I used it yesterday happily. when I read the news. I simply kept my mouth shut and used my old card. and whallah! it still works!
Originally Posted by DYKWIA
(Post 7616857)
I've just been to try and renew my E-Gate card. I was told that you now need to be a UAE resident, or have a residency visa. She explained that it is a new rule that came in last month.
For me, this was the major advantage of the Skywards Gold card. Not having to queue for anything up to an hour after a long flight was great. Maybe Emirates should now give out fast-track cards to Gold members. Cheers, Rick |
Originally Posted by bvms
(Post 8881457)
if you still have your old skywards e-gate card. u can still use it.
Cheers, Rick |
Just resurrecting this old thread.
I've just got my Silver card (didn't make Gold this year), and the renewal letter states that I can now use my E-Gate privileges on my Silver card. It even states my DNRD number that I should state to get it renewed. So, it looks like I was given duff information last year. Note that you can now get E-Gate on your silver card if you get 5000 Skywards miles. Cheers, Rick |
And to confirm... I was able to get E-Gate on my Silver card. So I was given duff information last year.
So, another year of not having to queue :) Cheers, Rick |
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