I haven't gone there to give biometrics but lived there before. Currently, for tourist visas, you'll need a valid agency e.g. airline / tour agent who can get you a visa, have return tickets home with enough expenses and health cover, take a RT-PCR test about 96hrs before flight (from one of the few approved labs) and display the covid-negative report at check-in, undergo another test on arrival, stay in a confined hotel until the result of the second test comes negative (usually takes a day or two), and then I guess you can leave your hotel.
Thanks buddy. I got your point.
So there's a catch - even if you give biometrics, nobody can tell when / if your application will be approved for a passport request (hundreds of students who gave biometrics before march are still waiting). And then, if they issue a passport request, isn't clear if there might be some conditions like submitting it in a specific office / any office.
Even if we give biometrics in other countries.. our passport must be submitted in our home country
You’ll have to apply for Dubai visa + 14 days quarantine and after that you can do your biometric. Do Calc the costs (Flights + visa + quarantine).
I am going on this 17th. I have already applied for uae visa. It is fine to do it in dubai and I have also confirmed this with vfs dubai.
what about passport submition? Can you do it in India? And have you booked appointment for biometrics or will you do it when you get there? Please share your experience here. Even I’m considering Dubai option.
Yes we can submit passport in India. I have already booked the appointment. Will share the experience once everything is done.
