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UK – Temporary suspension of visa services in UAE

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Following the announcement of the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be closed to the public from Nov. 3, but will reopen on Nov. 13.

During this time, al visa services will be suspended unless there is and exceptional urgency. For these urgent requests the UAE embassies ask you to call the nearest visa section:

  • British Embassy Abu Dhabi: (+971) (2) 610 1100
  • British Embassy Dubai: (+971) (4) 3094444

For more information about visas and working in the UK, please read our website's UK section.

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