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Indian nationals who hold any type of valid UAE visa will be allowed to travel to the UAE while following the mandatory precautionary measures put up by the authorities.

Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Pavan Kapoor said on Twitter, “Very pleased to see the @MoCA_GoI notification this evening as per which both Indian & UAE airlines can now carry any Indian national holding any type of valid UAE visa from India to UAE! @IndembAbuDhabi  @cgidubai @MoFAICUAE…”

The statement comes as a big relief to Indians who were stranded due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Many Indian families were struggling to cope up with procedures of travelling.

The statement from Indian authorities made it easier for residents who were stuck or have their family stranded in India, can come back to the UAE.

The decision also allows visitors to travel to the UAE on any airline.

On the other hand, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), issued a decision to extend the deadline for holders of expired entry permits and visas from 11th August, 2020, for one month, to enable them to leave the country and exempt them from all resulting fines.