UAE cuts residency visa, work permit processing time to 5 days
2024-06-11
The time to process necessary documents to acquire work permits and residency visas has been reduced from 30 days toContinue Reading
UAE visa overstay fine: Residents, visitors to pay Dh50 per day
2023-08-07
The UAE government is streamlining visa regulations by unifying fines for overstaying their visas. According to Khaleej Times, the FederalContinue Reading
Emirates authorities urge investors to apply for visit visa, explore business opportunities
2023-03-03
Investors from across the world have been urged to apply for a visit visa to explore opportunities for establishing businessesContinue Reading
UAE 90-day visit visa: Can travel agents help Dubai residents?
2023-03-01
Travel agents have recorded a very high demand for the 3- month visit visa and are receiving nearly 40 inquiryContinue Reading
Dubai’s three-day visa event relocates after unexpected crowds
2023-02-27
An event run by the Dubai government to advise people on what to do if they overstay their visas hadContinue Reading
New 3-day visa initiative to sort out overstay fines & expired permits
2023-02-24
People in the UAE facing visa-related issues have a golden chance to get them sorted. The General Directorate of ResidencyContinue Reading
Number of absconding cases filed in UAE rises as people overstay tourist visas
2023-02-06
Travel agencies in the UAE are increasingly filing absconding cases against clients who overstay their visa, The National News reported. Continue Reading
Dubai visitors can now extend their tourist visa by 60 days for just Dhs200
2023-02-06
Travellers can apply for a 60-day visa before departing for Dubai, according to Time Out Dubai online magazine. Launched byContinue Reading
Re-entry permit for UAE residency visa holders explained
2023-01-30
A new re-entry permit launched in the UAE now allows residency visa holders who stay outside the Emirates for moreContinue Reading
Dubai visa applications can be completed by video conference
2023-01-12
Residents in Dubai can use video conferencing services to complete their visa applications, it was announced on Wednesday. According toContinue Reading
UAE visit visa: 3 package options for tourists
2022-12-20
As some UAE visitors make alternative arrangements to exit the country before the end of their visit visa duration, travelContinue Reading
5-year multi-entry option to be rolled out on bigger scale soon
2022-12-16
Dubai’s tourism body is working with authorities to roll out five-year multiple-entry tourist visa on a much bigger scale inContinue Reading
No visit visa extension without exiting the country, say travel agents
2022-12-14
Extension of UAE visit visa without exiting the country has been stopped, according to travel agents in the emirates ofContinue Reading
3 ways expats can cancel their entry permit in UAE
2022-12-06
Expatriates account for around 85 per cent of the UAE’s population, which is one of the highest in the world.Continue Reading
4 initiatives that changed the course of UAE in 2022
2022-12-01
Every year, the UAE government sets the benchmark by introducing innovative and unique laws and reforms to ensure that theContinue Reading
UAE visas: Now, apply for entry permit extension online
2022-11-25
It is now possible to request an extension for an entry permit online through the website or smart app ofContinue Reading
Man who promised residence visas at ‘cheap’ price jailed
2022-11-10
A 43-year-old has been sentenced to one month in prison and fined Dh3,100 for visa fraud, Khaleej Times reported. AContinue Reading
UAE visa: Validity decreased for visas issued in free zones
2022-11-10
The validity of Freezone visas issued in the UAE has been reduced from three years to two, Khaleej Times reported. Continue Reading
UAE visa overstay fines cut from Dh100 to Dh50 per day
2022-11-07
Tourists who stay beyond the validity of their visa will pay a reduced fine of Dh50 per day instead ofContinue Reading
Do I need to have a UAE visa to make investments in Dubai?
2022-10-31
A frequently asked question is if a UAE residency/business visa is required to invest in Dubai? And if an investmentContinue Reading
Oman announces new visa-free entry rules for all Dubai residents
2022-10-28
Oman visa-free entry rules have been amended as of this week, applying to members of the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC)Continue Reading
GDRFA’s new app : How you can apply for or renew a Dubai visa
2022-10-20
You can now apply for a Dubai entry permit or complete your visa renewal process through a new app thatContinue Reading
Dubai to introduce facial recognition for visa application services soon
2022-10-12
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), Dubai, will provide all of its services through facial biometric recognitionContinue Reading