Canadians face big United Arab Emirates visa fees
Canadians face big United Arab Emirates visa fees Canada feared its own airlines would suffer if they faced more competition for flights to and from the United Arab Emirates Continue reading the main story Related stories Canada troops to leave UAE base Country profile: Canada Country profile: United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is to charge Canadians up to 1,000 Canadian dollars (US$1,000; £650) for visas, amid a row over airline landing rights. But Canadians flying to the UAE with its Emirates and Etihad airlines will be able to get their visas for much less than other Canadian travellers. Up till now Canadians have not needed a visa to visit the UAE. The visa requirement was announced after Canada refused to grant extra landing rights to the UAE airlines. The website of the UAE embassy in the Canadian capital, Ottawa , now says that from 2 January a six-month, multiple-entry visa will cost $1,000, a three-month visa will be charged at $500, while a 30-day visa wil...