The new UAE Visa regulations have led to trapping of hundreds of people in Oman and Iran since they could not renew their visit visa. Most of them are Filipinos.

There are nearly 700 Filipinos, who are basically trapped in the Buraimi in Oman and Kish Island in Iran. These places are considered to be the well known exit pits for UAE visitors who want to renew their visit visas.

During the month of July the new visa regulations were introduced, under which anyone who wants to get a fresh visa to visit UAE, will have to leave for a month before he is issued a new visa.

The victims of this new rule have been advised to contact the embassies of the respective countries they are stranded in, by the Philippine consulate.