Indian Face Mass Rejection Of Dubai Visas Causing High Financial Loss
Indians travelling to Dubai are facing massive rejection, said travel agencies. As per the reports, an unprecedented rise in visa rejections for Indian tourists travelling to Dubai has been observed. The issue was caused even after following stricter requirements for tourist visa applications to the Gulf city, creating widespread uncertainty and financial losses
According to one travel operator, earlier, 99% of the Dubai visa applications used to be approved, but teh rejection rate is going in recent days. Despite following all the requirements – preparing the application carefully and attaching all required documents – people still face rejection, reported TOI.
The new visa regulations required detailed documentation like hotel bookings and return tickets. People who are staying with relatives have to present the host’s rental agreement, Emirates ID, residence visa copy and contact details should be provided. Many people are experiencing rejections due to errors in their documentation.
Many are facing rejection due to errors in their documentation.
“We are seeing unprecedented rejection rates (for tourist visa applications to Dubai). Earlier, almost 99% of Dubai visa applications were approved. Now, we are experiencing rejections even for well-prepared travellers. I had a family of four who meticulously prepared their application, attaching all relevant documents like confirmed hotel bookings and flight details. Despite this, their visa application was rejected”, Rishikesh Pujari, director of Vihar Travels, told the outlet.
Reportedly, a group of 35 people booked a package to Dubai but their plans were disturbed when one of their family members’ visas was rejected, which resulted in huge financial lose.
Another travels director told TOI that people are losing money, as visa and hotel booking are nonrefundable. “Two of our passengers recently had their Dubai visa applications rejected. They were planning to stay with relatives in Dubai. While applying for the visa, we had attached all the relevant documents as per the new visa requirements. Yet, their applications were rejected. This resulted in significant monetary loss for the passengers, as they had spent nearly Rs 14,000 on visa fees, and ticket cancellation cost was another Rs 20,000 and more”, quoted the outlet.
Nikhil Kumar, director of Passio Travels Pvt Ltd, said, “Earlier, the rejection rate for Dubai visas was just 1-2%. This is before the new rules were enforced. We are now getting at least 5-6 visa rejections per day from nearly 100 applications daily. Even when confirmed flight tickets and hotel stay details are attached, the visa applications are being rejected”.
