Amidst circulating rumors within the travel and tourism community on WhatsApp, concerns have been raised regarding the alleged prohibition of entry into the UAE via Abu Dhabi or Sharjah airports for individuals holding visas from Dubai. The message, which has gone viral, claims that passengers with Dubai visas face deportation if they attempt to enter through Abu Dhabi or Sharjah airports due to issues with the Abu Dhabi ICP System not updating Dubai-approved visas.
However, investigations have found no concrete evidence supporting the deportation claims mentioned in the viral message. Travel agents have expressed skepticism, emphasizing that individuals with Dubai visas should have unhindered access to any airport in the UAE.
Both travel agents and authorities have confirmed that no official communication has been received regarding restrictions based on the location of visa issuance. Additionally, a spokesperson from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security refuted the claims in the viral message, asserting that passengers with visas from Dubai are allowed entry through any airport in the UAE.
Furthermore, travelers have successfully arrived in the UAE via Sharjah International Airport using Dubai visas without encountering any issues.
