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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates - Consular Information Sheet
July 21, 1995
Country Description: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a
federation of seven independent emirates, each with its own ruler.
The federal government exists as a constitutional republic, headed
by a president and council of ministers. Islamic ideals and beliefs
provide the conservative foundation of the country's customs, laws
and practices. The UAE is a modern, developed country, and tourist
facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. In
addition, an AIDS test is required for work or residence permits;
testing must be performed after arrival. A U.S. AIDS test is not
accepted. For further information, travelers can contact the
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Suite 740, 600 New Hampshire
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037, telephone (202) 338-6500.
Medical Facilities: Basic modern medical care and medicines are
available in the principal cities of the UAE, but not necessarily in
outlying areas. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance
with specific overseas coverage has proven useful. The
international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control,
telephone (404) 332-4559, has additional health information.
Information on Crime: Crime is generally not a problem for
travelers in the UAE. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should
be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy
or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding valuables,
protecting personal security, and other matters while traveling
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe
Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North
Africa." They are available from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug and Crime Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and
legal practices of the country in which they travel. Penalties for
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict in the
United Arab Emirates and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines. Crimes of fraud, including passing bad checks
and non-payment of bills (including hotel bills), are regarded
seriously in the UAE and can result in imprisonment, in addition to
fines. Pending legislation, scheduled to go into effect in early
1996, will impose the death sentence for convicted drug traffickers.
Penalties are generally assessed according to Islamic (Shariah)
law. In the case of imprisonment, bail is generally not available
to non-residents of the UAE.
Dual Nationality/Child Custody: The UAE government does not
recognize dual nationality. Children of UAE fathers automatically
acquire UAE citizenship at birth and must enter and leave the UAE on
UAE passports. UAE authorities will usually confiscate the U.S.
passports of dual (UAE/U.S.) nationals. This does not constitute
loss of citizenship, but should be reported to the U.S. Embassy in
Abu Dhabi or the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai. Child custody
decisions are based on Islamic law. It is difficult for an American
woman, even a Muslim, to obtain custody of her dual national
(UAE/U.S.) children through the UAE courts.
Business Disputes: American citizens may become involved in
disputes of a commercial nature involving the withholding of the
American citizen's passport by the local individual or firm. It is
customary for a local sponsor to hold an employee's passport, but it
is not required under UAE law. Most such disputes can be avoided by
clearly establishing all terms and conditions of employment or
sponsorship in the labor contract at the beginning of any
employment. Should a dispute still arise, the UAE Ministry of Labor
has established a special department to review and arbitrate labor
claims. A list of local attorneys capable of representing Americans
in such matters is available from the consular and commercial
sections of the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate
General in Dubai.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the Embassy or the
Consulate General can obtain updated information on travel and
security within the UAE.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates, is located on Al-Sudan St., P.O. Box 4009. The telephone
number is (971) (2) 436-691. The U.S. Consulate General in Dubai is
located at the Dubai International Trade Center, P.O. Box 9343. The
telephone number is (971)(4) 313-115. The workweek in the UAE is
Saturday through Wednesday.
No. 95-080
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 26, 1994,
to add information on criminal penalties, dual nationality and child
custody, and business disputes.
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The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - United Arab Emirates
============================================================
United Arab Emirates - Consular Information Sheet
July 21, 1995
Country Description: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a
federation of seven independent emirates, each with its own ruler.
The federal government exists as a constitutional republic, headed
by a president and council of ministers. Islamic ideals and beliefs
provide the conservative foundation of the country's customs, laws
and practices. The UAE is a modern, developed country, and tourist
facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. In
addition, an AIDS test is required for work or residence permits;
testing must be performed after arrival. A U.S. AIDS test is not
accepted. For further information, travelers can contact the
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Suite 740, 600 New Hampshire
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037, telephone (202) 338-6500.
Medical Facilities: Basic modern medical care and medicines are
available in the principal cities of the UAE, but not necessarily in
outlying areas. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance
with specific overseas coverage has proven useful. The
international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control,
telephone (404) 332-4559, has additional health information.
Information on Crime: Crime is generally not a problem for
travelers in the UAE. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should
be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy
or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding valuables,
protecting personal security, and other matters while traveling
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe
Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North
Africa." They are available from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug and Crime Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and
legal practices of the country in which they travel. Penalties for
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict in the
United Arab Emirates and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines. Crimes of fraud, including passing bad checks
and non-payment of bills (including hotel bills), are regarded
seriously in the UAE and can result in imprisonment, in addition to
fines. Pending legislation, scheduled to go into effect in early
1996, will impose the death sentence for convicted drug traffickers.
Penalties are generally assessed according to Islamic (Shariah)
law. In the case of imprisonment, bail is generally not available
to non-residents of the UAE.
Dual Nationality/Child Custody: The UAE government does not
recognize dual nationality. Children of UAE fathers automatically
acquire UAE citizenship at birth and must enter and leave the UAE on
UAE passports. UAE authorities will usually confiscate the U.S.
passports of dual (UAE/U.S.) nationals. This does not constitute
loss of citizenship, but should be reported to the U.S. Embassy in
Abu Dhabi or the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai. Child custody
decisions are based on Islamic law. It is difficult for an American
woman, even a Muslim, to obtain custody of her dual national
(UAE/U.S.) children through the UAE courts.
Business Disputes: American citizens may become involved in
disputes of a commercial nature involving the withholding of the
American citizen's passport by the local individual or firm. It is
customary for a local sponsor to hold an employee's passport, but it
is not required under UAE law. Most such disputes can be avoided by
clearly establishing all terms and conditions of employment or
sponsorship in the labor contract at the beginning of any
employment. Should a dispute still arise, the UAE Ministry of Labor
has established a special department to review and arbitrate labor
claims. A list of local attorneys capable of representing Americans
in such matters is available from the consular and commercial
sections of the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate
General in Dubai.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the Embassy or the
Consulate General can obtain updated information on travel and
security within the UAE.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates, is located on Al-Sudan St., P.O. Box 4009. The telephone
number is (971) (2) 436-691. The U.S. Consulate General in Dubai is
located at the Dubai International Trade Center, P.O. Box 9343. The
telephone number is (971)(4) 313-115. The workweek in the UAE is
Saturday through Wednesday.
No. 95-080
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 26, 1994,
to add information on criminal penalties, dual nationality and child
custody, and business disputes.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.