Under a UAE Cabinet decision, children under the age of 18 can get the government tourist visa fee waived if they are travelling to the UAE with at least one parent.
UAE Visa overstay fines 2026: How to check and pay
Learn how to check UAE visa overstay fines in 2026, pay them online or at immigration, and why clearing AED 50-per-day penalties is required before applying for a new visa or leaving the UAE …
UAE Visa Ban 2025: Tourist and Work Visas Suspended for 9 Countries. Is India Included? Check Here
Dubai [UAE]: The UAE, i.e United Arab Emirates, has announced a stop on tourist and work visas for citizens from nine countries. This policy has gained significant attention as travelers and …
UAE visa update: Major change to Golden Visa property threshold revealed
The UAE has implemented some major changes to the its visa framework. One of the standout changes that are being introduced is in relation to its much-coveted Golden Visa. The Golden Visa property …
Visiting UAE with children in summers? How to claim tourist visa fee waiver
The exemption is available for children under 18 travelling with one or both parents, but insurance and travel agency service charges may still apply …
Is UAE Refusing Visas to Pakistanis? Business Community Alleges ‘Silent Ban’, Abu Dhabi Rejects Claim
Pakistani businessmen claim the UAE has quietly stopped issuing visas, citing trade disruptions and cancelled meetings, while Abu Dhabi insists there is no visa ban.
UAE Virtual Work Visa: How to apply, eligibility, requirements, fees and benefits
Learn how to apply for the UAE Virtual Work Visa: eligibility, required documents, fees, processing time and benefits for remote workers living in Dubai or other emirates …
UAE’s four new visit visas explained: Everything visitors need to know
Dubai: The UAE has introduced four new categories of visit visas aimed at specialists in artificial intelligence, the entertainment sector, events, cruise ships, and leisure boats. On Monday, …
UAE Halts Tourist, Work Visas for Nine Nations Under 2026 Visa Strategy
The United Arab Emirates has announced a sweeping visa suspension impacting nine countries across Africa and Asia, under its 2026 visa policy framework. Citizens of these nations will no longer be …
How much money do you need to bring friends and family on a Dubai visit visa?
Dubai residents sponsoring relatives or friends for visit visas must meet monthly income thresholds ranging from $1,089 (AED4,000) to $4,084 (AED15,000).
Who can apply for the UAE events visit visa?
International conferences, corporate summits, trade exhibitions and business conventions qualify under the Events Visit Visa …
Moving to Dubai does not automatically end tax in your home country
A UAE visa or company does not establish tax residency. Tax depends on residence tests, income, management, and supporting evidence in each …
Travel Advisories Are Back and the Gulf Is Out With Flight Deals and Easier Visas
Travel advisories for the Middle East had eased last month, but the warnings are back as fighting continues and ceasefire talks break down.
Living in Dubai after retirement age: Health insurance, working after retirement and family sponsorship explained
Learn how to retire in Dubai with the five-year retirement visa, including mandatory health insurance, costs, pre-existing conditions, working as a consultant and sponsoring family members …
Sponsoring your son in the UAE? Here’s the age limit parents need to know
Learn the UAE age limit for sponsoring your son on a family visa, including rules up to 25, Golden Visa provisions, special needs exceptions, and medical fitness requirements after 18 …
Planning to invite family or friends to Dubai? GDRFA explains the visit visa process
Learn how to invite family or friends to Dubai with GDRFA’s step-by-step visit visa guide, including 30, 60 or 90-day options, single or multiple entry, online application, required documents, …
Benefits of over 3k dirham and more: Inside Dubai’s new tourist invitation scheme
Residents have been asked to nominate their friends or family for a visit to Dubai between July 20, to October 31, 2026.