Flying TG BKK-DXB, no UAE visa... experiences?
Feb 28, 2012, 7:06 am
#16
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Melbourne/Bangkok
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Well, I looked at Timatic as well and decided to shell out the CAD 500. That little note about "traveling at least one sector (inbound or outbound) on
Emirates (EK)." convinced me. Oh well, we only live once; might as well not waste the time on visa-related denied boardings. Thanks for your answers!
Emirates (EK)." convinced me. Oh well, we only live once; might as well not waste the time on visa-related denied boardings. Thanks for your answers!
Feb 28, 2012, 7:43 am
#17
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Its the exact system airlines used.
Was the $500 really the only option?????
You should send the bill to Air Canada for this
Feb 28, 2012, 4:49 pm
#18
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As best as I can see, yes. Per UAE Embassy in Ottawa
There are private agencies that claim to arrange visas for UAE. The one appearing to be the same one as used by EK seems to charge similar amounts. Some other ones show lower prices, but no easily verifiable track record.
a. The Embassy issues two types of visit visas:
i. Short term visa (Single Entry), with a validity of 29 days (non-renewable) CAD $250
ii. Long term visa (Single Entry), with a validity of 89 days (non-renewable) CAD $500
i. Short term visa (Single Entry), with a validity of 29 days (non-renewable) CAD $250
ii. Long term visa (Single Entry), with a validity of 89 days (non-renewable) CAD $500