UK in the UAE

Register with us

We encourage British residents and travellers to the UAE to register with us using our online registration system, LOCATE. For the latest travel advice and tips on staying safe while overseas, see Help for British nationals.

The impact of a global temperature rise

The impacts of climate change will be widespread across the globe. Our interactive map outlines some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by 4 °C (7 °F)

Embassies Closed for National holidays

The Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be closed for Eid Al Adha and National Day from Thursday 26 November until Wednesday 2 December, and will reopen on Thursday 3 December.

UK in the UAE

Embassies closed for National holidays
When applying for British passports, please note that the standard processing time is 10 working days. To get your passport before Christmas please apply by 25 November.

The Visa Application Centres will be closed from 26 November until 2 December. Applications made on 25 November will only be resolved on 3 December at the earliest.

Swine Flu Information
The Ministry of Health has assured us that in the event of a severe increase in the number of swine flu sufferers there are adequate stocks of Tamiflu in the UAE. Tamiflu is now a prescription drug and pharmacists have been instructed by the Ministry to only dispense the drug on presentation of a Doctor's prescription.

The Ministry of Health has also informed us that they have NOT introduced a requirement for visitors to the UAE to provide a medical report when entering the country. If a passenger appears to be suffering from flu-like symptoms they may be delayed by medical staff at the airport, who will wish to check that the passenger is not suffering from the swine flu virus. If a passenger has been diagnosed with another illness, such as seasonal flu, in the country they have travelled from carrying a medical certificate stating the diagnosed illness and medications prescribed may help speed up the procedures at the airport.

Please click here for UK information on Swine Flu

Work with us

Why not join our winning team? Here you will find job openings with us across the UAE. What are you waiting for?

Current vacancies

Creating opportunity for people worldwide

The British Council is working closely with the UAE to promote educational opportunities and cultural relations.

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High level visits

Our flourishing relationship is supported by frequent high-level visits. UK visitors to the UAE in 2008 included His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Foreign Secretary David Milband, Business Secretary Peter Mandelson and Climate Change and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

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