If you’ve been wishing you could clone yourself so you could get through your to-do list, there’s another, more practical way to go about it. Hire a maid or a n …
UAE medical fitness test for residence visa: Requirements, costs, documents and locations
If you have started the process for your family’s UAE residence visa application, there’s an important step that’s coming up: a medical fitness test. Any family …
UAE family visa guide 2026: Requirements, fees and application process explained
Learn how to sponsor your spouse, children or parents, with updated salary thresholds and step-by-step instructions …
7 important Dubai visa updates you need to know about in 2026
There have been several important Dubai visa changes and announcements rolled out in the past year which make it easier to get your hands on a visa …
17 visa-on-arrival countries for UAE residents you need to know
All travellers are required to fill in the Cambodia e-Arrival even if they have been granted a visa. While this can be done at the immigration counter, it’s recommended that you submit the e-Arrival …
Dubai Golden Visa explained: who can apply and how to get one
Students from top universities worldwide with a GPA of no less than 3.5 are eligible to apply for the golden visa. If you’re a student at an accredited university in the UAE, you’ll need a letter from …
UAE travel agencies see surge in enquiries after ceasefire announcement
The two-week pause in US-Israel-Iran war brings hope to stranded tourists and families, although airlines and airports await clarity on flight schedules …
UAE cracks down on Iranians, revokes visas, leaving families stranded amid war
The UAE has intensified actions against Iranian residents following Tehran’s drone and missile strikes, including visa cancellations and closure of Iranian establishments, heightening pressure on …
Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
April 1 (Reuters) – Dubai-based airline Emirates’ website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates. The website of another carrier, …
UAE is revoking visas, stranding Iranian residents abroad in a widening crackdown
Ties that date back centuries are under heavy strain from Iran’s bombardments during the war.
Dubai-based airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
Emirates bars Iranian nationals from entering or transiting UAE, while Flydubai allows Golden Visa holders amid rising tensions between Iran and Gulf states.
UAE Suspends All Visa Categories for Iranians Over Security Concerns
Flydubai says the UAE has suspended entry and transit for Iranian passport holders, leaving many travelers and residents stranded abroad.
UAE bars Iranians from entering, transiting country amid hostilities
In response to escalating hostilities, the UAE has announced a ban on Iranians from entering or transiting the country, affecting travelers and business operations. Current Golden Visa holders are …
UAE Imposes Sweeping Entry and Transit Ban on Iranian Passport Holders via Dubai Airport
Major UAE carriers, including Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad Airways, have updated their official travel advisories, stating that Iranian …
UAE Golden Visa 2025: Special consular services announced for emergency support, return docs, and more
In a landmark move unveiled at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, the UAE has launched a first-of-its-kind international consular support system exclusively for Golden Visa holders. This initiative reflects …
UAE visa ban for Lebanese on security concerns to be lifted soon -official
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates in the coming days will lift a temporary restriction on issuing visas to Lebanese nationals due to security concerns, a UAE official told Reuters on Thursday …
Indian Consulate in Dubai issues advisory for Indians stranded in UAE; shares details on flights, visa waiver, hotels, helpline numbers
The Consulate General of India in Dubai has issued an advisory for Indian citizens stranded in the UAE due to ongoing flight suspensions and airspace restrictions. Non-scheduled commercial flights are …