The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship called for the residents residing outside the country to ensure the validity of the passport information in the request for the return permit, as it confirmed that the passport itself should be used to book the travel ticket and come to the Emirates, warning that in the event of a difference in the passport data You must apply for a new entry permit.

She cautioned that travel tickets or travel tickets should not be booked or purchased before obtaining approval for the entry permit request, as reviewing the application may require some time, adding that after obtaining approval, travel tickets can be booked according to the actual travel date, as the dates entered in Request virtual dates.

The return permit issued by it to residents residing outside the country through the "Resident Permit Entry" service on its website (Smartservice.ica.gov.ae) authorizes its holder to enter the UAE within 21 days of the date of approval.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship confirmed that the permit application will be canceled if it is returned three times because of deficiencies in the data, or if the required documents are not completed.

And confirmed the issuance of permits gradually, within the specific controls and requirements for entry into the state, in light of the current health conditions, and in order to preserve the safety of residents wishing to return to the Emirates.

The UAE launched, earlier, an initiative to return residents with valid residency residing outside the country, targeting the return of nearly 200,000 people, in coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the authority.

The permit request is canceled if it is returned three times due to deficiencies in the data.

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