Tremors were felt in the Greek capital of Athens and as far away as the southern island of Crete
Dubai, which has its own immigration authority, began issuing visit visas in June. Travel agents have said they are receiving a flood of enquiries from expatriates who wish to bring their families to the UAE which, in turn, will bolster the country's tourism industry.
The ICA stated that the decision also follows the precautionary measures undertaken by the travel industry to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
The decision to suspend the issuance of visas was put in place in March, with the exception of diplomatic passport holders, as part of the country's efforts to combat the spread of the virus.
Another resident, Fatima Siddiqui, said: "I am planning to bring my parents from India as the situation there is very precarious. I feel they will be safer here."
Jennifer D'costa, an Indian HR professional added: "My son is a university student and has been in India all this while. I am planning to bring him here, as the rest of our family lives here."
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