Canadians not singled out for visa fees: U.A.E
January 2, 2011
The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Ottawa says charges levied against Canadians to enter the U.A.E. are no different than the fees paid by citizens of other countries who need visas.
On its website, the embassy said fees for all visas “are applicable to all countries without exception.”
The statement follows an announcement earlier this week that Canadians would be charged $250 for a 30-day single-entry visa, which must be obtained before travel.
A six-month, multiple-entry visa would cost $1,000, with a maximum stay of 14 days during each visit, the embassy said.
“The embassy would like to add that the categories of visas and related fees as posted on its website are part of a universal visa system which is used by all U.A.E. missions abroad without exception,” the website statement said.
Canada was previously among the 30 countries granted visa waivers by the U.A.E., but the embassy announced in November that Canadians would be required to obtain visas ahead of travel to the country starting on Jan. 2.
That move was part of a diplomatic spat between Ottawa and the U.A.E. over airline landing rights at Canadian airports. It also saw Canada evicted from a key military base in Dubai.
Source: cbc.ca
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