Emiratis planning to visit Europe have been urged to log their travel details at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Citizens’ Affairs website.
The moves comes as the European Union struggles to cope with the mass influx of migrants into Schengen states and authorities tighten some border crossings.
MoFA said it was keen to assist with travel and accommodation needs for citizens and protect them from any problems they may encounter while abroad.
“There is no indication about any official abolition of the Schengen borders by EU countries,” said MoFA in a statement. “There are temporary procedures in place regarding group immigration to the Schengen states.
“There will be controlling mechanism in place along Germany’s border with Austria, which may require travellers to show their passport, return tickets and hotel bookings.”
MoFA said UAE citizens must respect the laws of destination states and cooperate with officials to present an “honourable image” of the UAE. It also called on Emiratis in EU countries to adhere to guidelines and instructions and keep their passport and copy of travel tickets and hotel bookings to hand while moving around Schengen countries.
It also urged citizens to register with the My Twajudi Service before travelling to enable it and overseas missions to contact them in an emergency.
Details are available from www.mofa.gov.ae or the smartphone app UAEMOFA. Citizens' enquiries will be answered via Twitters at "My Twajudi Service".
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