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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Indian tourists with a single name cannot fly in or out of this country any longer

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An embargo has been put by the United Arab Emirates on the entry of Indian passengers who have just a single name on their travel documents, including visas and passports.

A circular issued by Indian airlines Air India confirmed the UAE’s revision of its travel guidelines, which state that “any passport holder with a single name (word) either in surname or given name will not be accepted by UAE immigration”.

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