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orangetravelcat Apr 3rd, 2008 03:53 PM

Does UAE allow Jews as visitors?
 
My passport does not have any Israeli stamps. Wondering if I would be allowed into Dubai?

flgirl0817 Apr 3rd, 2008 04:15 PM

You should not have any problems. If you are from the US religion is not on your passport.

sandi Apr 4th, 2008 04:55 AM

Considering the fact that UAE/Dubai and Israel have business dealings with one another - doubt it.

W9London Apr 4th, 2008 05:07 AM

We've been to Dubai, my husband has a distinctly jewish surname and absolutely no problem. My passport also has Israeli stamps (I was secretly thinking of Plan B if I didn't get admitted) but they didn't even bat an eyelid (though surely they noticed them).

thit_cho Apr 4th, 2008 06:48 AM

Yes. How would they know that you are Jewish? Unlike Saudi Arabia, the UAE does not require a visa nor an application that requests information on religion. When I applied for my Saudi visa, I was told that it would be rejected if I indicated Jewish, so I told them I was pre-Christian (and it worked).


orangetravelcat Apr 4th, 2008 11:32 AM

thanks

P_M Apr 4th, 2008 02:32 PM

"pre-Christian "

Love it!! :-D



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