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Rioting broke out on the streets following the news of the Egyptian found dead Rioting in Milan after the death of an Egyptian man allegedly killed by South Americans. Photograph: MILO SCIAKY/EPA
In the space of a few weeks, Italy has witnessed bouts of violence involving immigrants that seem to be lifted straight from Hollywood films, starting with Mississippi Burning replayed in Calabria last month and, on the streets of Milan last week, West Side Story.
After hundreds of African fruit pickers were hauled out of Rosarno in Calabria in January following battles with locals, an Egyptian man was left dying in Milan after a fight between North Africans and Latin Americans.
The death of Ahmed Aziz El Saied, 19, was followed by hours of rioting by North Africans on Milan's multi-ethnic Via Padova, during which 36 cars were damaged or overturned and five businesses, mostly run by South Americans, were destroyed.
"I'm not surprised, there are brawls here every day," said a neighbour of Saied. Amid calls by Northern League politicians for round-ups of illegal immigrants and a ban on house sales to non-Europeans, Italy's first inter-ethnic-minority riots woke the country to Milan's hidden world of South American gangs with names such as the Latin Kings.
Statistics show immigrants total 4.3 million, 7.1% of Italy's population, with 45% of young Italians opposed to immigration. But government ministers from the Northern League took a surprisingly soft line.
League founder Umberto Bossi, who once said migrants arriving from Africa should be shot at, said "jobs and homes" were key to avoiding violence.
The involvement of Latinos – rather than Romanians who fill Italy's crime pages – may explain the muted reaction. The Dominican man arrested on suspicion of Thursday's killing was legally registered and dating an Italian woman. Calls within the government for greater integration are growing.
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Visa requirements for entering Dubai vary greatly between different nationalities and it is always advised to check regulations before travelling.
Currently, every nationality entering the UAE needs a visa except citizens of GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Council: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) expatriate residents of the GCC (certain nationalities and professions) and British citizens with the right of abode in the UK. The following citizens of Europe also receive visas on arrival citizens of : Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Vatican.
In addition, nationals from Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea in Asia, as well as those from the United States of America and Canada also now receive Visas on arrival.
GCC nationals can stay more or less as long they like. British citizens can stay for a month and then apply for a visa for a further two months. European, American, South African and Australian citizens may obtain a visit visa from the UAE embassy in their respective countries before departure. Please note that Israelis and travellers whose Passports bear Israeli stamps will be denied a visa.
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For all other nationalities, a visa must be applied for before the visitor enters the country either through their respective embassy, a local UAE sponsor or a local hotel.
VISAS THROUGH HOTELS
Tourists can get a visa from a hotel by first making a reservation for at least one night. They must fax/courier the hotel a copy of their passport along with the reason for the visit – tourism is an acceptable reason – and their arrival date. You must also make sure that the hotel faxes you a copy of the visa when it is ready. Airlines may require confirmation (preferably a fax copy of the document) that a visa is held before check-in at the airport. The original is held at Dubai Airport for collection before passport control.
TWO TYPES OF VISAS
For tourists, there are broadly two types of Visas - Visit Visas and Transit Visas - and they are issued depending on the duration of stay requested.
VISIT VISA
This visa is issued for people who are sponsored by a company operating in the UAE. It is valid for two months from the date of arrival, with the option of being renewed for one more month.
Documents required:
- Photocopy of the visitor's passport Visit Visa
- Application form, completed and signed by the sponsoring company
- Photocopy of the trade license of the company
- A Guarantee letter from the company stating its responsibility of the visitor during his/her visit.
TRANSIT VISA
A Transit Visa is issued to individuals at the request of any licensed company such as hotels or trading companies who hold an authorization for applying for this visa. It is valid for 14 days and it cannot be renewed.
Documents required:
- Photocopy of the visitor's passport
- Application form, completed and signed by the sponsoring company
- Authorization card of the company
RENEWALS
The DNRD renews the Visit Visa at its expiry date if the sponsor so decides. Renewals can be made by exiting and re-entering the country to gain an exit stamp and a new entry stamp on the passport or by paying the extension fee of Dhs 500 (US$ 137) at the DNRD.
If you overstay your visit visa, there's a ten day grace period in which to leave the country. After that period, each day overstayed will attract a fine of Dhs. 100 (US$ 28).
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Airlines are not also starting to use technology to the advantage of their customers, With Etihad Airways launching an Online Visa Service and Emirates Airline launching an Online Visa Service.
GCC NATIONALS AND VISA ON ARRIVAL
Visa requirements for entering Dubai vary greatly between different nationalities and it is always advised to check regulations before travelling.
Currently, every nationality entering the UAE needs a visa except citizens of GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Council: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) expatriate residents of the GCC (certain nationalities and professions) and British citizens with the right of abode in the UK. The following citizens of Europe also receive visas on arrival citizens of : Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Vatican.
In addition, nationals from Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea in Asia, as well as those from the United States of America and Canada also now receive Visas on arrival.
GCC nationals can stay more or less as long they like. British citizens can stay for a month and then apply for a visa for a further two months. European, American, South African and Australian citizens may obtain a visit visa from the UAE embassy in their respective countries before departure. Please note that Israelis and travellers whose Passports bear Israeli stamps will be denied a visa.
OTHER NATIONALITIES
For all other nationalities, a visa must be applied for before the visitor enters the country either through their respective embassy, a local UAE sponsor or a local hotel.
VISAS THROUGH HOTELS
Tourists can get a visa from a hotel by first making a reservation for at least one night. They must fax/courier the hotel a copy of their passport along with the reason for the visit – tourism is an acceptable reason – and their arrival date. You must also make sure that the hotel faxes you a copy of the visa when it is ready. Airlines may require confirmation (preferably a fax copy of the document) that a visa is held before check-in at the airport. The original is held at Dubai Airport for collection before passport control.
TWO TYPES OF VISAS
For tourists, there are broadly two types of Visas - Visit Visas and Transit Visas - and they are issued depending on the duration of stay requested.
VISIT VISA
This visa is issued for people who are sponsored by a company operating in the UAE. It is valid for two months from the date of arrival, with the option of being renewed for one more month.
Documents required:
- Photocopy of the visitor's passport Visit Visa
- Application form, completed and signed by the sponsoring company
- Photocopy of the trade license of the company
- A Guarantee letter from the company stating its responsibility of the visitor during his/her visit.
TRANSIT VISA
A Transit Visa is issued to individuals at the request of any licensed company such as hotels or trading companies who hold an authorization for applying for this visa. It is valid for 14 days and it cannot be renewed.
Documents required:
- Photocopy of the visitor's passport
- Application form, completed and signed by the sponsoring company
- Authorization card of the company
RENEWALS
The DNRD renews the Visit Visa at its expiry date if the sponsor so decides. Renewals can be made by exiting and re-entering the country to gain an exit stamp and a new entry stamp on the passport or by paying the extension fee of Dhs 500 (US$ 137) at the DNRD.
If you overstay your visit visa, there's a ten day grace period in which to leave the country. After that period, each day overstayed will attract a fine of Dhs. 100 (US$ 28).
If you are travelling to the UAE we strongly recommend you to call your local UAE embassy or consulate to check with them the latest situation regarding visas and to discuss your own unique case with them.
Please note that ASIA Travel Tips.com does not issue, nor sponsor visas.
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The two travel agents, including
The two travel agents, including the owner of Pan Travels in Connaught Place, were arrested on Tuesday night. They have been identified as Rakesh Chopra, the owner, and his employee Sunil Bisht. The 27 people 15 from West Bengal, six from Punjab, four from Haryana and one each from Delhi and Bangladesh were detained at the airport by CISF on Tuesday and later placed under arrest. The Bangladeshi national had an Indian passport with him. "There were masons, electricians and construction workers in the group. From Dubai, they were supposed to go to Iraq where they were promised jobs," said DCP (IGI Airport) Dr O P Mishra.
One of the phone calls to the call centres was traced to Dubai.
The travellers had paid Rs 1-1.5 lakh for their visas to their local contacts in their respective states. They were then asked to approach the Delhi contact who bought the flight tickets in bulk from Pan Travels. "He also arranged for accommodation for the travellers in various parts of the city. Some people had even reached the city a fortnight ago," said police.
Police have also registered separate cases against each of the 27 people under IPC sections of cheating and forgery.
"They were supposed to leave India a fortnight ago but there were problems with their papers. They were assured they would get jobs in Iraq. All 27 of them are from the economically weaker sections of society," said a senior police officer.
Soon after the calls were received, three CISF teams were deployed at the international terminal and airline staff were briefed. "They were allowed to enter the airport but as soon as they approached staff at the airline counters and produced their tickets, they were apprehended," said a senior police officer.
Both Jet and Kingfisher have handed over the recordings of the telephone calls they received to security agencies.
"After the travellers reached Dubai, a travel agent there would have sneaked them into Iraq," said a police officer.
The Kingfisher call centre got a first call around 12pm on Tuesday, and another 30 minutes later saying flight IT-41 from Delhi to Dubai would have passengers on it travelling on forged documents. Jet Airways received a similar call at 3pm. Police suspect the calls were made by staffers of a rival travel agency dealing in fake visas because they had lost out on business. The call to Jet Airways was made from Dubai, with the caller identifying himself as Abhishek.
Both callers were well-versed with how security agencies at the airport function. "The callers said there might be a hijack because they wanted to be certain the travellers would be caught," police sources said.
Said a senior police officer, "Normally, calls like these are made to immigration officials. The callers also alleged that the people responsible for the racket were hand-in-glove with immigration officials."
The cops have ruled out a terror angle.
One of the phone calls to the call centres was traced to Dubai.
The travellers had paid Rs 1-1.5 lakh for their visas to their local contacts in their respective states. They were then asked to approach the Delhi contact who bought the flight tickets in bulk from Pan Travels. "He also arranged for accommodation for the travellers in various parts of the city. Some people had even reached the city a fortnight ago," said police.
Police have also registered separate cases against each of the 27 people under IPC sections of cheating and forgery.
"They were supposed to leave India a fortnight ago but there were problems with their papers. They were assured they would get jobs in Iraq. All 27 of them are from the economically weaker sections of society," said a senior police officer.
Soon after the calls were received, three CISF teams were deployed at the international terminal and airline staff were briefed. "They were allowed to enter the airport but as soon as they approached staff at the airline counters and produced their tickets, they were apprehended," said a senior police officer.
Both Jet and Kingfisher have handed over the recordings of the telephone calls they received to security agencies.
"After the travellers reached Dubai, a travel agent there would have sneaked them into Iraq," said a police officer.
The Kingfisher call centre got a first call around 12pm on Tuesday, and another 30 minutes later saying flight IT-41 from Delhi to Dubai would have passengers on it travelling on forged documents. Jet Airways received a similar call at 3pm. Police suspect the calls were made by staffers of a rival travel agency dealing in fake visas because they had lost out on business. The call to Jet Airways was made from Dubai, with the caller identifying himself as Abhishek.
Both callers were well-versed with how security agencies at the airport function. "The callers said there might be a hijack because they wanted to be certain the travellers would be caught," police sources said.
Said a senior police officer, "Normally, calls like these are made to immigration officials. The callers also alleged that the people responsible for the racket were hand-in-glove with immigration officials."
The cops have ruled out a terror angle.
VISA
UAE Visa
The procedures for getting a visa to enter the UAE are relatively simple and hassle-free and if all documents are in order, then the visa is issued within 72 hours. In urgent cases, visas are also issued within a day. The Ministry of Interior's Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) is the sole administrative authority responsible for issuing visas to foreigners who wish to visit the country.
Documents :
To obtain a visa from a UAE embassy, you will need the following:
* Passport
* 2 photographs
* Duplicate application form
* Letter or fax from the sponsor in the UAE to the embassy concerned
* A letter from the applicant's company plus photocopy
The following nationalities will not require a visa to travel to Dubai / UAE as they can have it upon arrival at the airport:
Europe: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Lexembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece,
Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein.
America: USA, Canada.
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.
Asia: Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.
GCC: Gulf Cooperation Council Countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Kuwait.
UAE has introduced 16 new types of visas following the revamp of the structure and charges of entry documents in line with a cabinet decision. The new visas will be implemented from August 1, 2008.
As per the new policies with regard to issue of entry permits to UAE, the residents can apply for the visa for their spouse or blood relatives. They will need the approval of senior officials for sponsoring other relatives. Only UAE nationals can sponsor friends. The health insurance policy will also become mandatory for visitors and a Dh1,000 deposit will be collected by the department before issuing visas.
Non-renewable visit visas valid for 30 days will cost Dh500 while 90-day visit visa will cost Dh1,000. A multiple entry visa costing Dh2,000 has also been introduced valid for six months. However, a person can stay in the country only for 14 days at a stretch. One-month long tourist visas will cost Dh100 that may be renewed once.
http://www.irantour.org/uaevisaapplication.html
The procedures for getting a visa to enter the UAE are relatively simple and hassle-free and if all documents are in order, then the visa is issued within 72 hours. In urgent cases, visas are also issued within a day. The Ministry of Interior's Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) is the sole administrative authority responsible for issuing visas to foreigners who wish to visit the country.
Documents :
To obtain a visa from a UAE embassy, you will need the following:
* Passport
* 2 photographs
* Duplicate application form
* Letter or fax from the sponsor in the UAE to the embassy concerned
* A letter from the applicant's company plus photocopy
The following nationalities will not require a visa to travel to Dubai / UAE as they can have it upon arrival at the airport:
Europe: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Lexembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece,
Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein.
America: USA, Canada.
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.
Asia: Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.
GCC: Gulf Cooperation Council Countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Kuwait.
UAE has introduced 16 new types of visas following the revamp of the structure and charges of entry documents in line with a cabinet decision. The new visas will be implemented from August 1, 2008.
As per the new policies with regard to issue of entry permits to UAE, the residents can apply for the visa for their spouse or blood relatives. They will need the approval of senior officials for sponsoring other relatives. Only UAE nationals can sponsor friends. The health insurance policy will also become mandatory for visitors and a Dh1,000 deposit will be collected by the department before issuing visas.
Non-renewable visit visas valid for 30 days will cost Dh500 while 90-day visit visa will cost Dh1,000. A multiple entry visa costing Dh2,000 has also been introduced valid for six months. However, a person can stay in the country only for 14 days at a stretch. One-month long tourist visas will cost Dh100 that may be renewed once.
http://www.irantour.org/uaevisaapplication.html
http://www.southtravels.com/middleeast/uae/visa.html?gclid=CPDPm9rP3aICFUNB6wodrk9FyA
* Processing time may take more than the stated days should the immigration requires further supporting documents.
* We require a Hotel Booking and must be booked with us in order for us to process your visa.
* View here the List of affordable Dubai Hotels, Resorts & Apartments
TRAVEL ADVISORY: (For a smooth entry in the UAE)
1. Make sure that you are holding a confirmed return air ticket.
2. Make sure that you have a confirmed hotel booking in any hotel in Dubai / UAE.
3. It is highly recommended that you carry approximately US$ 1,000 or more with you just incase the UAE immigration officials will demand a "show money" as a proff that you can support your stay while you are here in the UAE. Having credit cards is an added advantage.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1. All Visa Type is Non-Extendable.
2. All Visa application is for single entry only.
3. We recommend to apply for your Visa at least 5-7 days prior to your arrival.
4. Immigration Working Days: from Sunday to Thursday only.
5. Visa Guarantee Fee will be adviced to you if required or not after evaluating your application.
6. For Female below 24 years old travelling alone or with a non-related person, please send the following details (Name, Age, Nationality, Country Residing and Telephone Number) to info@southtravels.com for evaluation.
7. Visa Approval is at sole discretion of the Immigration Officials and not SouthTravels.com. We can not guarantee that all applications will be approved. Once your Visa Application is submitted to Immigration Department, the Visa Application Fee is non-refundable whether it is approved or rejected or in the event that your visa is approved but you are unable to travel to UAE.
8. Should your Visa Application is rejected, we will provide you with the proof of rejection from the Immigration Department for your reference and record.
9. Once Visa is approved, we will be sending you a copy via e-mail since the visa is applied online. You need to print the visa copy and upon arrival at the airport you may proceed to the passport control section, no need for original copy.
10. After leaving the country, you have to send via e-mail or fax the page of your passport that has the exit stamp from the immigration of Dubai/UAE, as a proof that you have left the country so that we can double check it in our online system.
11. If you are going to leave UAE not by air plane, please inform us about that fact. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.
The following nationalities can get Visa upon arrival at the airport.
Europe: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Lexembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein.
America: USA, Canada.
Oceania/Pacific: Australia, New Zealand.
Asia: Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.
GCC: Gulf Cooperation Council member states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait.
We process Visa For the Following Nationalities
Steps to Apply for Visa:
OPTION 1. (Recommended for Quick Processing - Priority)
1. Choose which type of visa to apply.
2. Choose how many visa you want to apply.
3. Click the "Pay Now" button below and complete the Payment by Credit Card.
4. If the payment is successful, fill up the Visa Application Form. Link can be found after you have completed the payment.
5. After filling up the Visa Application Form, submit to info@southtravels.com the following requirements:
- Clear Scanned Passport Copy for each Applicant
- Scanned Colored Passport Size or 2x2 Photo for each Applicant
6. After we received your payment and visa requirements, our visa department will get in touch with you by email.
7. We don't accept payment by credit card for visa application for the following nationalities:
Nigeria - Ghana - Cameron - Angola - Benin - Burkina Faso - Burundi - Central African Republic - Chad - Congo - Cote D'Ivoire - Djibouti - Eriteria - Estonia - Ethiopia - Liberia (If one of the applicant belongs to any of these nationality, DO NOT use the credit card online payment form, instead use Option 2 below. We will NOT process your visa and no refund will be given if you fail to do so.)
* We require a Hotel Booking and must be booked with us in order for us to process your visa.
* View here the List of affordable Dubai Hotels, Resorts & Apartments
TRAVEL ADVISORY: (For a smooth entry in the UAE)
1. Make sure that you are holding a confirmed return air ticket.
2. Make sure that you have a confirmed hotel booking in any hotel in Dubai / UAE.
3. It is highly recommended that you carry approximately US$ 1,000 or more with you just incase the UAE immigration officials will demand a "show money" as a proff that you can support your stay while you are here in the UAE. Having credit cards is an added advantage.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1. All Visa Type is Non-Extendable.
2. All Visa application is for single entry only.
3. We recommend to apply for your Visa at least 5-7 days prior to your arrival.
4. Immigration Working Days: from Sunday to Thursday only.
5. Visa Guarantee Fee will be adviced to you if required or not after evaluating your application.
6. For Female below 24 years old travelling alone or with a non-related person, please send the following details (Name, Age, Nationality, Country Residing and Telephone Number) to info@southtravels.com for evaluation.
7. Visa Approval is at sole discretion of the Immigration Officials and not SouthTravels.com. We can not guarantee that all applications will be approved. Once your Visa Application is submitted to Immigration Department, the Visa Application Fee is non-refundable whether it is approved or rejected or in the event that your visa is approved but you are unable to travel to UAE.
8. Should your Visa Application is rejected, we will provide you with the proof of rejection from the Immigration Department for your reference and record.
9. Once Visa is approved, we will be sending you a copy via e-mail since the visa is applied online. You need to print the visa copy and upon arrival at the airport you may proceed to the passport control section, no need for original copy.
10. After leaving the country, you have to send via e-mail or fax the page of your passport that has the exit stamp from the immigration of Dubai/UAE, as a proof that you have left the country so that we can double check it in our online system.
11. If you are going to leave UAE not by air plane, please inform us about that fact. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.
The following nationalities can get Visa upon arrival at the airport.
Europe: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Lexembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein.
America: USA, Canada.
Oceania/Pacific: Australia, New Zealand.
Asia: Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.
GCC: Gulf Cooperation Council member states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait.
We process Visa For the Following Nationalities
Steps to Apply for Visa:
OPTION 1. (Recommended for Quick Processing - Priority)
1. Choose which type of visa to apply.
2. Choose how many visa you want to apply.
3. Click the "Pay Now" button below and complete the Payment by Credit Card.
4. If the payment is successful, fill up the Visa Application Form. Link can be found after you have completed the payment.
5. After filling up the Visa Application Form, submit to info@southtravels.com the following requirements:
- Clear Scanned Passport Copy for each Applicant
- Scanned Colored Passport Size or 2x2 Photo for each Applicant
6. After we received your payment and visa requirements, our visa department will get in touch with you by email.
7. We don't accept payment by credit card for visa application for the following nationalities:
Nigeria - Ghana - Cameron - Angola - Benin - Burkina Faso - Burundi - Central African Republic - Chad - Congo - Cote D'Ivoire - Djibouti - Eriteria - Estonia - Ethiopia - Liberia (If one of the applicant belongs to any of these nationality, DO NOT use the credit card online payment form, instead use Option 2 below. We will NOT process your visa and no refund will be given if you fail to do so.)
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