What happened to the Israel-UAE visa-free agreement?
In January 2021 it was announced that the Israel-UAE visa-free policy will become operational in July 2021:
The United Arab Emirates on Monday informed the Foreign Ministry that it was pushing off the implementation of a visa waiver agreement with Israel until July 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
However Timatic is still saying that a visa is required for UAE nationals visiting Israel and Israeli nationals visiting the UAE. The only updates from July I can find relate to UAE opening a consulate in Tel Aviv. The UAE consulate has a page on visas that confirms a visa is required for Israeli citizens.
So... what happened to the agreement? Is it now cancelled permanently?
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Do Israelis need a visa for UAE?
As of 10/10/2021, all Israeli passport holders have visa exemptions for entry into the United Arab Emirates. Please note that holders of diplomatic and official passports issued by the State of Israel have visa exemptions for entry into the United Arab Emirates.Can UAE citizens travel to Israel?
For the first time around, Israel is now open to all travellers residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As of 01 March 2022, vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists of all ages are permitted to enter Israel upon presenting a negative PCR test before departure and after arriving in Israel.Can you enter Dubai If you have been to Israel?
You'll be fine entering Dubai after Israel, this question's been asked many times on several travel forums. The only time you could have problems would be if you had an Israeli passport. I think the lonely planet state that the UAE do grant visas to people who have Israeli stamps in their passport.Israel UAE free trade agreement: Israel concludes first deal of its kind with Arab country
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