Last updated: June 5, 2017, 11:00 Dubai (GMT+4)
Entry guidelines to the UAE for Qatari Nationals and Foreign Expatriates residing in Qatar
According to updated guidelines issued by the UAE General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, only Qatari nationals travelling with a UAE national who are first degree relatives (father, mother, husband, wife and children) will be granted transit and entry into the UAE.
In addition, expatriates holding Qatari residency, transiting or requiring entry into the UAE, will be processed in accordance with the normal entry formalities as per their national passport.
Suspension of flights between Dubai and Doha with effect from 6 June 2017
As instructed by the UAE government, Emirates has suspend its flights to and from Doha, with effect from 6 June 2017, until further notice.
All customers booked on Emirates’ flights to and from Doha will be provided with alternative options, including full refunds on unused tickets and rebooking to alternate Emirates destinations.
Customers who booked through a travel agency should contact their travel agents.
Customers who booked with Emirates can process refunds for their tickets at www.emirates.com/refund or contact their local Emirates office.
Frequently asked questions about flight refunds and rebooking can be viewed here.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our customers.