E-Gate registration process
E-Gate registration process
Apr 21, 2007, 8:09 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: Emirates skywards Gold
Posts: 19
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!!
Apr 21, 2007, 10:21 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dubai
Programs: BA Silver, FB Plat, EK Gold, BonvoyAmb
Posts: 2,021
Apr 28, 2007, 4:11 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: UK
Programs: reformed ex basic Member
Posts: 3,148
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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.
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.
Jul 2, 2007, 8:58 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: in transit
Programs: Delta DM, *A Plat
Posts: 322
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 Is this just out of date or a revision back to the former rules?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.
Jul 4, 2007, 5:13 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dubai
Programs: BA Silver, FB Plat, EK Gold, BonvoyAmb
Posts: 2,021
Should not be a problem for the 33 visa waiver countries
http://www.dnrd.gov.ae/dnrd/E-Servic...te/Default.htm
http://www.dnrd.gov.ae/dnrd/E-Servic...te/Default.htm
Jul 4, 2007, 9:49 am
#8
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: in transit
Programs: Delta DM, *A Plat
Posts: 322
Should not be a problem for the 33 visa waiver countries
http://www.dnrd.gov.ae/dnrd/E-Servic...te/Default.htm
http://www.dnrd.gov.ae/dnrd/E-Servic...te/Default.htm
I might have to actually pick up the phone rather than surf FT.
Jul 5, 2007, 3:11 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dubai
Programs: BA Silver, FB Plat, EK Gold, BonvoyAmb
Posts: 2,021
I plan on going tonight (lived here for over 1 year and never bothered to go get it)- dont know if they are open 24hrs? I have a UAE residencey visa but will ask the questions as that visa will soon be revoked when I move to MRU in 8 weeks.
Dec 12, 2007, 5:10 am
#12
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: emirates skywards gold,
Posts: 257
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!
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!
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
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
Dec 12, 2007, 6:21 am
#13
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,603
Mar 17, 2008, 10:51 am
#14
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,603
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
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
