Travel Disruptions for Investors Due to Visa Processing Delays and Exit Restrictions at DXB
Dubai, September 2024 – Investors seeking to obtain visas in Dubai are currently experiencing considerable delays, with processing times now extending between 10 to 90 days. This extended timeframe is a significant deviation from the typical processing periods that investors have previously been accustomed to. Alongside these delays, Dubai International Airport (DXB) has introduced new exit restrictions that further complicate the travel plans of investor visa applicants from several key nations. These restrictions affect applicants from major countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, India, Pakistan, and Iran.
The newly implemented regulations stipulate that applicants are not permitted to leave the UAE until all procedural ...