ABU DHABI 29 October 2017: Emiratis holding diplomatic, special, mission and ordinary passports are now exempt from pre-entry visas to visit Vanuatu.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that the visa waiver is effective as of 21st October, with the possibility of UAE citizens travelling to Vanuatu to stay for a period up to 90 days, said Wam.
Ahmad Al Ham Al Daheri, Assistant Under-Secretary for Consular Affairs at the ministry said that the visa waiver decision by the Vanuatu government reflects the prominent international status that the UAE has attained on the global scale, opening up further horizons for its citizens.
He added that the exemption follows the Memorandum of Understanding, signed between the UAE and the Republic of Vanuatu on 21st September 2017.
Al Daheri said the ministry is working towards making the UAE passport among the world’s top five passports, in line with the UAE Vision 2021.
St. Lucia
UAE nationals can make visa-free visits to the eastern Caribbean country of St. Lucia starting this week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced.
Ahmed Al Dhaheri, Assistant Under-Secretary for Consular Affairs at the ministry, said that the decision has come into effect following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UAE and Saint Lucia in September, on the sidelines of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The new rules exempts UAE nationals holders of diplomatic, private, VIP and regular passports from pre-visa entry requirement. Emiratis can enter Saint Lucia without a visa for up to 60 days per visit.
The official said that the move will enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of tourism, economy and investment, and will lead to the development of bilateral relations.
Emiratis granted visa-free travel to Chad
ABU DHABI: UAE nationals can make visa-free visits to the Republic of Chad starting this week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced.
Ahmed Al Dhaheri, Assistant Under-Secretary for Consular Affairs at the ministry, said that the decision has come into effect following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UAE and Chad in September, on the sidelines of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The new rules exempts UAE nationals holders of diplomatic, private, VIP and regular passports from pre-visa entry requirement. Emiratis can enter Chad without a visa for up to 90 days per visit.
The official said that the move will enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of tourism, economy and investment, and will lead to the development of bilateral relations. He added that the agreement also reflects the UAE’s diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening relations with African countries.
Al Dhaheri reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to providing Emirati citizens with distinguished consular services in order to achieve their satisfaction and convenience.