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Here’s a breakdown of the most significant changes in the past year and what they mean for visitors, expats and residents …

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 …

UAE announces stricter visa rules with fines up to Dh5 million and jail terms for illegal work, residency violations, and document forgery.

The UAE passport has achieved 8th place globally in the Henley Passport Index 2025, granting visa-free access to 184 destinations. This marks the largest improvement in the index’s history, a …

The UAE has issued a significant update to its entry permit system, introducing four new visit visa categories designed to attract global talent, support key economic sectors and strengthen the …

The UAE’s 5-year retirement visa allows foreigners aged 55+ to reside without employment, requiring property, savings, or income of at least AED 1 million or AED 15,000 monthly for Dubai residents.

UAE visitors can now easily extend their stay with flexible visa rules and online services, allowing applications without leaving the country. Most visit visas are eligible for extensions, with fees …

Discover how superyacht ownership provides an exclusive route to the UAE’s prestigious Golden Visa, which offers long-term residency to ultra-high-net-worth individuals in the luxury yachting industry …

Says Saudi Arabia, UAE “stopped short of imposing ban on Pakistani passports”; diplomat at UAE embassy says “no ban on visas for Pakistanis”.

The UAE’s Golden Visa has expanded beyond traditional investment routes to include superyacht owners and maritime professionals, reflecting the nation’s push to attract global wealth and specialised …

Pakistani citizens reportedly began facing widespread visa rejections as early as July, prompting Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to take up the issue with his UAE counterpart …

The suspension, long suspected due to months of unusually high visa rejections, was officially confirmed during a Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights meeting on Thursday.

UAE severely restricts visas for Pakistani nationals in 2025. Only diplomatic & blue passport holders eligible. Learn about the impact on ordinary travelers.

Travel agents say first-time and single-entry visa applications for Dubai now face rejection rates of 70 to 80 per cent, while applicants with family ties in the UAE have a better chance of approval.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have repeatedly flagged concerns over Pakistani citizens being linked to street crime, drug networks, visa overstays and organised begging rings.

According to Committee chairperson Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, only a small number of visas had recently been granted, “and those too after much difficulty”.

The UAE has halted visa issuance to Pakistani citizens, with only blue and diplomatic passport holders currently receiving visas. , Middle East, Times Now …