Kenyan Embassy Issues Urgent Advisory for Kenyans in UAE

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🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

In a statement issued on Saturday, June 20, the embassy said the UAE government had introduced the temporary measure to allow eligible individuals to regularise their residence status or leave the country without incurring overstay penalties.

"The Embassy wishes to inform Kenyan nationals in the UAE that the Government of the UAE has announced a 30-day visa grace period for eligible individuals affected by recent regional flight disruptions," the statement read.

The embassy further urged eligible Kenyans to take advantage of the opportunity by regularising their immigration status and remaining in the country lawfully or making arrangements to depart before the deadline.

📌 What You Need to Know

Affected Kenyans have also been advised to immediately verify their visa status and complete any visa renewal, status change or departure procedures as soon as possible and no later than July 9.

The advisory comes amid travel disruptions experienced across parts of the Middle East in recent weeks, which affected flight schedules and left some travellers unable to complete their journeys as planned.

The latest announcement marks another significant immigration-related directive from the UAE affecting Kenyan nationals and travellers.

In 2022, the UAE announced plans to extend tourist visas for Kenyans from one month to six months in a move aimed at boosting trade, business travel and economic cooperation between the two countries.

At the time, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade said the decision was intended to encourage more Kenyan entrepreneurs and businesspeople to explore opportunities in the Gulf nation.

The latest visa relief also comes as relations between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi continue to deepen across multiple sectors, including trade, investment and security cooperation.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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