UAE visa “place of issue” concerns

I will be travelling to Dubai from USA in a few days. I am an Indian citizen but I work in USA on the work visa. I recently got my UAE visa done online using an Indian travel agency. The place of issue on my visa says "Mumbai" since that is where the travel agency is based, but I have not physically been to Mumbai to get the visa done (its just an online visa).

Should I be concerned about any problems at Dubai immigration because of the place of issue on my visa document?

asked 8 hours ago

4titude

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"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...

– mdd
7 hours ago

1

It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

1

@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.

– phoog
5 hours ago

@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA

– 4titude
5 hours ago

This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae

– Burhan Khalid
4 mins ago

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Should I be concerned about any problems at Dubai immigration because of the place of issue on my visa document?

asked 8 hours ago

4titude

361

"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...

– mdd
7 hours ago

1

It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

1

@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.

– phoog
5 hours ago

@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA

– 4titude
5 hours ago

This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae

– Burhan Khalid
4 mins ago

add a comment |

Should I be concerned about any problems at Dubai immigration because of the place of issue on my visa document?

asked 8 hours ago

4titude

361

Should I be concerned about any problems at Dubai immigration because of the place of issue on my visa document?

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4titude

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4titude

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4titude

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asked 8 hours ago

4titude

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asked 8 hours ago

4titude

361

"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...

– mdd
7 hours ago

1

It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

1

@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.

– phoog
5 hours ago

@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA

– 4titude
5 hours ago

This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae

– Burhan Khalid
4 mins ago

add a comment |

"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...

– mdd
7 hours ago

1

It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

1

@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.

– phoog
5 hours ago

@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA

– 4titude
5 hours ago

This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae

– Burhan Khalid
4 mins ago

"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...

– mdd
7 hours ago

It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.

– phoog
5 hours ago

@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA

– 4titude
5 hours ago

This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae

– Burhan Khalid
4 mins ago

add a comment |

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There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).

answered 7 hours ago

Greg Hewgill

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Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.

– phoog
5 hours ago

Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

add a comment |

While you never went to Mumbai, the agent who issued your visa never left Mumbai (at least not for issuing your visa). In times of telecommunications, it is perfectly possible for the issuing to take place at a different place than where you are, in particular if there is no such thing as a mandatory "face check" in the process. And it can be assumed that the UAE are aware of this technology.

answered 6 hours ago

Hagen von Eitzen

1,2631912

Thanks. That does make sense.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

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There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).

answered 7 hours ago

Greg Hewgill

26k36998

Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.

– phoog
5 hours ago

Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

add a comment |

There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).

answered 7 hours ago

Greg Hewgill

26k36998

Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.

– phoog
5 hours ago

Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

add a comment |

There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).

answered 7 hours ago

Greg Hewgill

26k36998

There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).

answered 7 hours ago

Greg Hewgill

26k36998

answered 7 hours ago

Greg Hewgill

26k36998

answered 7 hours ago

Greg Hewgill

26k36998

answered 7 hours ago

Greg Hewgill

26k36998

Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.

– phoog
5 hours ago

Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

add a comment |

Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.

– phoog
5 hours ago

Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.

– 4titude
6 hours ago

@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.

– phoog
5 hours ago

Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

add a comment |

answered 6 hours ago

Hagen von Eitzen

1,2631912

Thanks. That does make sense.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

add a comment |

answered 6 hours ago

Hagen von Eitzen

1,2631912

Thanks. That does make sense.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

add a comment |

answered 6 hours ago

Hagen von Eitzen

1,2631912

answered 6 hours ago

Hagen von Eitzen

1,2631912

answered 6 hours ago

Hagen von Eitzen

1,2631912

answered 6 hours ago

Hagen von Eitzen

1,2631912

answered 6 hours ago

Hagen von Eitzen

1,2631912

Thanks. That does make sense.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

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Thanks. That does make sense.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

Thanks. That does make sense.

– 4titude
5 hours ago

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