UAE visa “place of issue” concerns
I will be travelling to Dubai from USA in a few days. I am an Indian citizen but I work in USA on the work visa. I recently got my UAE visa done online using an Indian travel agency. The place of issue on my visa says "Mumbai" since that is where the travel agency is based, but I have not physically been to Mumbai to get the visa done (its just an online visa).
Should I be concerned about any problems at Dubai immigration because of the place of issue on my visa document?
visas customs-and-immigration indian-citizens uae h1b-visas
asked Feb 11 at 21:26
4titude4titude
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I will be travelling to Dubai from USA in a few days. I am an Indian citizen but I work in USA on the work visa. I recently got my UAE visa done online using an Indian travel agency. The place of issue on my visa says "Mumbai" since that is where the travel agency is based, but I have not physically been to Mumbai to get the visa done (its just an online visa).
Should I be concerned about any problems at Dubai immigration because of the place of issue on my visa document?
visas customs-and-immigration indian-citizens uae h1b-visas
asked Feb 11 at 21:26
4titude4titude
613
1
"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...
– mdd
Feb 11 at 21:31
1
It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:39
1
@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:44
@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:27
This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae
– Burhan Khalid
Feb 12 at 5:26
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I will be travelling to Dubai from USA in a few days. I am an Indian citizen but I work in USA on the work visa. I recently got my UAE visa done online using an Indian travel agency. The place of issue on my visa says "Mumbai" since that is where the travel agency is based, but I have not physically been to Mumbai to get the visa done (its just an online visa).
Should I be concerned about any problems at Dubai immigration because of the place of issue on my visa document?
visas customs-and-immigration indian-citizens uae h1b-visas
asked Feb 11 at 21:26
4titude4titude
613
I will be travelling to Dubai from USA in a few days. I am an Indian citizen but I work in USA on the work visa. I recently got my UAE visa done online using an Indian travel agency. The place of issue on my visa says "Mumbai" since that is where the travel agency is based, but I have not physically been to Mumbai to get the visa done (its just an online visa).
Should I be concerned about any problems at Dubai immigration because of the place of issue on my visa document?
visas customs-and-immigration indian-citizens uae h1b-visas
visas customs-and-immigration indian-citizens uae h1b-visas
asked Feb 11 at 21:26
4titude4titude
613
asked Feb 11 at 21:26
4titude4titude
613
asked Feb 11 at 21:26
4titude4titude
613
asked Feb 11 at 21:26
4titude4titude
613
asked Feb 11 at 21:26
4titude4titude
613
613
1
"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...
– mdd
Feb 11 at 21:31
1
It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:39
1
@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:44
@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:27
This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae
– Burhan Khalid
Feb 12 at 5:26
|
show 4 more comments
1
"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...
– mdd
Feb 11 at 21:31
1
It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:39
1
@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:44
@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:27
This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae
– Burhan Khalid
Feb 12 at 5:26
1
1
"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...
– mdd
Feb 11 at 21:31
"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...
– mdd
Feb 11 at 21:31
1
1
It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:39
It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:39
1
1
@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:44
@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:44
@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:27
@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:27
This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae
– Burhan Khalid
Feb 12 at 5:26
This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae
– Burhan Khalid
Feb 12 at 5:26
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There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).
answered Feb 11 at 21:53
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27k372100
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Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:40
@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:45
Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
@4titude People travel all over the world. They don't care where your visa was issued, as long as it is genuine.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 12 at 16:53
@4titude Additionally, if for some reason they do care about where your visa was issued, they'll just care about the country, not the exact place within the country. All they'll care about in this case is that the visa was issued in India.
– gparyani
Feb 12 at 18:39
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While you never went to Mumbai, the agent who issued your visa never left Mumbai (at least not for issuing your visa). In times of telecommunications, it is perfectly possible for the issuing to take place at a different place than where you are, in particular if there is no such thing as a mandatory "face check" in the process. And it can be assumed that the UAE are aware of this technology.
answered Feb 11 at 23:08
Hagen von EitzenHagen von Eitzen
1,31311012
Thanks. That does make sense.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
add a comment |
This would be no different from applying for a visa from a country where there is no consulate or embassy. The application is then handled through a consulate or embassy in another country by mail, and they're the one issuing the document.
They want the place of issue mentioned so it's easier for them to contact that specific office in case they need more information during the customs process, which means less inconvenience for everyone involved (including you, as it may affect your time waiting), not to make your life harder.
answered Feb 12 at 7:20
jwentingjwenting
6,96611625
add a comment |
The place of issue is about the passport/visa, not about you.
It is normal to have a different place of issue. But the place of issue is important to verify the visa/passport: it tells which authority has delivered it, so it is easier to check in case of problem (or unreadable parts). This was important on past, where someone should check in archives the documents (one do not want to call all embassies and authorities to know about visa [or getting from central authority based on the number, the issuer]). Now that all is centralized in a database, there is less need of such data.
Note: it helps also for plausibility: if the issuer of visa is far away (maybe a now closed embassy) or from a place where falsified document are common, an extra check is done.
answered Feb 12 at 10:09
Giacomo CatenazziGiacomo Catenazzi
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There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).
answered Feb 11 at 21:53
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
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Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:40
@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:45
Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
@4titude People travel all over the world. They don't care where your visa was issued, as long as it is genuine.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 12 at 16:53
@4titude Additionally, if for some reason they do care about where your visa was issued, they'll just care about the country, not the exact place within the country. All they'll care about in this case is that the visa was issued in India.
– gparyani
Feb 12 at 18:39
add a comment |
There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).
answered Feb 11 at 21:53
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27k372100
1
Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:40
@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:45
Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
@4titude People travel all over the world. They don't care where your visa was issued, as long as it is genuine.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 12 at 16:53
@4titude Additionally, if for some reason they do care about where your visa was issued, they'll just care about the country, not the exact place within the country. All they'll care about in this case is that the visa was issued in India.
– gparyani
Feb 12 at 18:39
add a comment |
There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).
answered Feb 11 at 21:53
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27k372100
There is no concern about place of issue for your visa. UAE will be completely uninterested in that. (How would they know you've never been to Mumbai, anyway?).
answered Feb 11 at 21:53
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27k372100
answered Feb 11 at 21:53
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27k372100
answered Feb 11 at 21:53
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27k372100
answered Feb 11 at 21:53
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27k372100
27k372100
1
Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:40
@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:45
Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
@4titude People travel all over the world. They don't care where your visa was issued, as long as it is genuine.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 12 at 16:53
@4titude Additionally, if for some reason they do care about where your visa was issued, they'll just care about the country, not the exact place within the country. All they'll care about in this case is that the visa was issued in India.
– gparyani
Feb 12 at 18:39
add a comment |
1
Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:40
@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:45
Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
@4titude People travel all over the world. They don't care where your visa was issued, as long as it is genuine.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 12 at 16:53
@4titude Additionally, if for some reason they do care about where your visa was issued, they'll just care about the country, not the exact place within the country. All they'll care about in this case is that the visa was issued in India.
– gparyani
Feb 12 at 18:39
1
1
Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:40
Thanks - that's a relief. I figured the immigration officer could see the travel stamps on my passport and know that way.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:40
@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:45
@4titude people always worry about that, and it almost never happens. But if it does, you can simply tell the truth. There's nothing wrong with having an agent in Mumbai handle your visa application for you.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:45
Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
Thanks. Yea, that's mainly what I was wondering and glad to hear this is legit.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
@4titude People travel all over the world. They don't care where your visa was issued, as long as it is genuine.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 12 at 16:53
@4titude People travel all over the world. They don't care where your visa was issued, as long as it is genuine.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 12 at 16:53
@4titude Additionally, if for some reason they do care about where your visa was issued, they'll just care about the country, not the exact place within the country. All they'll care about in this case is that the visa was issued in India.
– gparyani
Feb 12 at 18:39
@4titude Additionally, if for some reason they do care about where your visa was issued, they'll just care about the country, not the exact place within the country. All they'll care about in this case is that the visa was issued in India.
– gparyani
Feb 12 at 18:39
add a comment |
While you never went to Mumbai, the agent who issued your visa never left Mumbai (at least not for issuing your visa). In times of telecommunications, it is perfectly possible for the issuing to take place at a different place than where you are, in particular if there is no such thing as a mandatory "face check" in the process. And it can be assumed that the UAE are aware of this technology.
answered Feb 11 at 23:08
Hagen von EitzenHagen von Eitzen
1,31311012
Thanks. That does make sense.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
add a comment |
While you never went to Mumbai, the agent who issued your visa never left Mumbai (at least not for issuing your visa). In times of telecommunications, it is perfectly possible for the issuing to take place at a different place than where you are, in particular if there is no such thing as a mandatory "face check" in the process. And it can be assumed that the UAE are aware of this technology.
answered Feb 11 at 23:08
Hagen von EitzenHagen von Eitzen
1,31311012
Thanks. That does make sense.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
add a comment |
While you never went to Mumbai, the agent who issued your visa never left Mumbai (at least not for issuing your visa). In times of telecommunications, it is perfectly possible for the issuing to take place at a different place than where you are, in particular if there is no such thing as a mandatory "face check" in the process. And it can be assumed that the UAE are aware of this technology.
answered Feb 11 at 23:08
Hagen von EitzenHagen von Eitzen
1,31311012
While you never went to Mumbai, the agent who issued your visa never left Mumbai (at least not for issuing your visa). In times of telecommunications, it is perfectly possible for the issuing to take place at a different place than where you are, in particular if there is no such thing as a mandatory "face check" in the process. And it can be assumed that the UAE are aware of this technology.
answered Feb 11 at 23:08
Hagen von EitzenHagen von Eitzen
1,31311012
answered Feb 11 at 23:08
Hagen von EitzenHagen von Eitzen
1,31311012
answered Feb 11 at 23:08
Hagen von EitzenHagen von Eitzen
1,31311012
answered Feb 11 at 23:08
Hagen von EitzenHagen von Eitzen
1,31311012
1,31311012
Thanks. That does make sense.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
add a comment |
Thanks. That does make sense.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
Thanks. That does make sense.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
Thanks. That does make sense.
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:29
add a comment |
This would be no different from applying for a visa from a country where there is no consulate or embassy. The application is then handled through a consulate or embassy in another country by mail, and they're the one issuing the document.
They want the place of issue mentioned so it's easier for them to contact that specific office in case they need more information during the customs process, which means less inconvenience for everyone involved (including you, as it may affect your time waiting), not to make your life harder.
answered Feb 12 at 7:20
jwentingjwenting
6,96611625
add a comment |
This would be no different from applying for a visa from a country where there is no consulate or embassy. The application is then handled through a consulate or embassy in another country by mail, and they're the one issuing the document.
They want the place of issue mentioned so it's easier for them to contact that specific office in case they need more information during the customs process, which means less inconvenience for everyone involved (including you, as it may affect your time waiting), not to make your life harder.
answered Feb 12 at 7:20
jwentingjwenting
6,96611625
add a comment |
This would be no different from applying for a visa from a country where there is no consulate or embassy. The application is then handled through a consulate or embassy in another country by mail, and they're the one issuing the document.
They want the place of issue mentioned so it's easier for them to contact that specific office in case they need more information during the customs process, which means less inconvenience for everyone involved (including you, as it may affect your time waiting), not to make your life harder.
answered Feb 12 at 7:20
jwentingjwenting
6,96611625
This would be no different from applying for a visa from a country where there is no consulate or embassy. The application is then handled through a consulate or embassy in another country by mail, and they're the one issuing the document.
They want the place of issue mentioned so it's easier for them to contact that specific office in case they need more information during the customs process, which means less inconvenience for everyone involved (including you, as it may affect your time waiting), not to make your life harder.
answered Feb 12 at 7:20
jwentingjwenting
6,96611625
answered Feb 12 at 7:20
jwentingjwenting
6,96611625
answered Feb 12 at 7:20
jwentingjwenting
6,96611625
answered Feb 12 at 7:20
jwentingjwenting
6,96611625
6,96611625
add a comment |
add a comment |
The place of issue is about the passport/visa, not about you.
It is normal to have a different place of issue. But the place of issue is important to verify the visa/passport: it tells which authority has delivered it, so it is easier to check in case of problem (or unreadable parts). This was important on past, where someone should check in archives the documents (one do not want to call all embassies and authorities to know about visa [or getting from central authority based on the number, the issuer]). Now that all is centralized in a database, there is less need of such data.
Note: it helps also for plausibility: if the issuer of visa is far away (maybe a now closed embassy) or from a place where falsified document are common, an extra check is done.
answered Feb 12 at 10:09
Giacomo CatenazziGiacomo Catenazzi
2,5761018
add a comment |
The place of issue is about the passport/visa, not about you.
It is normal to have a different place of issue. But the place of issue is important to verify the visa/passport: it tells which authority has delivered it, so it is easier to check in case of problem (or unreadable parts). This was important on past, where someone should check in archives the documents (one do not want to call all embassies and authorities to know about visa [or getting from central authority based on the number, the issuer]). Now that all is centralized in a database, there is less need of such data.
Note: it helps also for plausibility: if the issuer of visa is far away (maybe a now closed embassy) or from a place where falsified document are common, an extra check is done.
answered Feb 12 at 10:09
Giacomo CatenazziGiacomo Catenazzi
2,5761018
add a comment |
The place of issue is about the passport/visa, not about you.
It is normal to have a different place of issue. But the place of issue is important to verify the visa/passport: it tells which authority has delivered it, so it is easier to check in case of problem (or unreadable parts). This was important on past, where someone should check in archives the documents (one do not want to call all embassies and authorities to know about visa [or getting from central authority based on the number, the issuer]). Now that all is centralized in a database, there is less need of such data.
Note: it helps also for plausibility: if the issuer of visa is far away (maybe a now closed embassy) or from a place where falsified document are common, an extra check is done.
answered Feb 12 at 10:09
Giacomo CatenazziGiacomo Catenazzi
2,5761018
The place of issue is about the passport/visa, not about you.
It is normal to have a different place of issue. But the place of issue is important to verify the visa/passport: it tells which authority has delivered it, so it is easier to check in case of problem (or unreadable parts). This was important on past, where someone should check in archives the documents (one do not want to call all embassies and authorities to know about visa [or getting from central authority based on the number, the issuer]). Now that all is centralized in a database, there is less need of such data.
Note: it helps also for plausibility: if the issuer of visa is far away (maybe a now closed embassy) or from a place where falsified document are common, an extra check is done.
answered Feb 12 at 10:09
Giacomo CatenazziGiacomo Catenazzi
2,5761018
answered Feb 12 at 10:09
Giacomo CatenazziGiacomo Catenazzi
2,5761018
answered Feb 12 at 10:09
Giacomo CatenazziGiacomo Catenazzi
2,5761018
answered Feb 12 at 10:09
Giacomo CatenazziGiacomo Catenazzi
2,5761018
2,5761018
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"Citizens of India who are valid visa holders or residents of the United States, or who are residents of the European Union, are eligible to obtain a free 14 day visa on arrival." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates). - You wouldn't have needed a visa...
– mdd
Feb 11 at 21:31
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It wasn't clear to me that folks on the H1B could get the visa on arrival. On the UAE official website and on the emirates website, it says Indians need a USA "visit visa" to avail the visa on arrival. The H1B isn't a visit visa.
– 4titude
Feb 11 at 22:39
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@4titude indeed, I suspect that the language on the UAE government website is sloppy, since they seem to equate "US visit visa or green card" with "UK and EU residency." It's certainly better to be safe than sorry.
– phoog
Feb 11 at 23:44
@phoog agreed. and yea, didn't want to risk it. read some stories online about people with H1B having trouble with the VOA
– 4titude
Feb 12 at 0:27
This is strange, on my visa it says place of issue Dubai, and I live in Kuwait. You can verify the visa details online at www.amer.ae
– Burhan Khalid
Feb 12 at 5:26