Government offices will be closed due to the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday. Foreign nationals should check with their consular posts and/or government office to determine exact closure dates, and should consult their immigration professional about the extent of delays due to the closures.

Below are some of the closures:

Azerbaijan
All government entities will be closed September 1- 4.

Bangladesh:
All government entities will be closed September 1- 3.

Brunei: All government entities will be closed September 1-3. Indonesia: All government entities will be closed on September 1.

Kuwait: All government entities will be closed August 31-September 4. Malaysia:
All government entities will be closed on September 1. August 31 is also a public holiday in observance of Malaysia's Independence Day.

Philippines: Although no official announcements have been made, it is anticipated that all government entities will be closed on September 1.

Oman:
Government entities, including the Ministry of Manpower, will be closed August 31-September 4.

Saudi Arabia:
Most government entities are closed August 24-September 10. Singapore: All government entities will be closed on September 1.

Turkey:
All government entities will be closed August 28-September 5.

Qatar:
Although no official announcements have been made, it is anticipated that all government entities will be closed September 3 and 7. It is expected that normal work will resume on September 10.  

United Arab Emirates:
All government entities, including the General Directorates of Residence and Foreigners Affairs and Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, will be closed August 31-September 3. Normal work will resume on September 4.

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.

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