Stranded residents warned that don't buy ticket for UAE without ICA permission...

As of June 1st stranded UAE residents can return provided they get approval.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation "MoFAIC" and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) had announced that stranded UAE residents can return home as of June 1st provided they register on the site to obtain an entry permit.

The authority said that if anyone holding a valid or recently expired UAE residency visa can apply for an entry permit on the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) website and the government will facilitate their return from June 1st. The announcement was made for the benefit of residents who have been stranded in different countries because of coronavirus-related flight suspensions. The decision applies to individuals and families who carry valid residency visas.

Upon entering an email address at the ICA Smart Services System site, it automatically sends back a registeration verification email to complete the procedures.

On clicking “complete registration”, it redirects to the user to the ICA website where it reads: “Your email has been verified. Please press below button to complete your registration.”

How to apply:

According to the website residents outside the UAE need to attach a coloured photo with the request as well as copy of the residency, copy of valid passport and a proof of the reason outside the country like letter from employer or the work organisation, educational organisation or the medical organisation.