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Emad Eddin Khalil, Staff Reporter

The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security confirmed that the "disease-free certificate" is a condition for issuing an entry permit for nationals of countries exempt from visa to enter the UAE.

It identified 3 documents required when issuing entry permits for nationals of visa-exempt countries, which are: The original passport, a coloured personal photo, and a disease-free certificate", pointing out that there are 5 steps that are required to be implemented by customers when applying for the service, namely: Fill out the required data, attach the necessary attachments, pay the fees, evaluate the service, and then receive the transaction by e-mail to the customer.

The authorities explained that the procedures for issuing entry permits are carried out through 3 channels, represented in the authority's website, or the smart application by accessing the smart services system, logging in with the digital identity or the user name, searching for the service to be applied for, filling in the data and paying the fees, if any.

Customers can do it through the Authority's customer happiness centers, or by visiting the nearest authorized typing office.

The authorities invited them to enter through the link https://www.visitdubai.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-information to view the list of nationalities that do not require prior arrangements to obtain a visa.