Big changes are coming for United States visa applications. From September 2025, most applicants, including those from UAE, must attend an in-person interview. The visa interview waiver program is …
UAE Golden Visa: 2 Thai women granted 10-year residency for promoting date farming
Two Thai women were granted the UAE Golden Visa in recognition of their efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture, particularly date palm cultivation.
Beware! UAE authority warns against fake quick visa service scams, how to spot and avoid them
Beware of scams offering quick visa and residency services in the UAE. Learn how to identify and avoid fraudulent providers, ensuring your application remains safe and legitimate.
UAE Opens Golden Visa Path to Investors Without Sponsorship
Since its inception in 2019, the Golden Visa has been a cornerstone of the UAE’s residency reform strategy. Expanding eligibility and easing procedural constraints signals a deeper commitment to …
Already in UAE on a visit visa? Here’s how you can start working legally in 2025
Learn how to convert your UAE visit visa into an employment visa without leaving the country. Discover the requirements, process, and time frames involved in starting your legal work journey in the …
UAE visa waiver for diplomatic, official passports ‘in effect’
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday announced that he has agreed on multiple visa waivers for diplomatic and official Pakistani passports with his …
How to qualify for UAE Golden Visa for educators: Eligibility, application process, everything you need to know
Dubai’s Golden Visa is redefining the value of education by granting long-term residency to outstanding teachers, principals, and academic leaders. Once limited to investors, the program now honors …
Why UAE is a top choice for digital nomads: Remote work visas, fast internet, and premium urban life
The UAE has expanded its remote work policies, allowing federal employees to work from abroad, leading to productivity gains and reduced traffic. Ranking second globally for digital nomad appeal, the …
UAE: How to change visit visa to residency permit after receiving job offer?
Question: I am currently in the UAE on a visit visa and actively looking for employment in the country. A company has extended a job offer, which I am happy to accept. What are the next steps? Can I …
Dubai’s 10-year Gaming Visa: Eligibility, process, benefits, all you need to know
Dubai is offering a 10-year Golden Visa to attract gaming professionals, including developers, designers, esports experts, and content creators, as part of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033. This …
These Gulf countries will be easier to travel to with new Schengen-style visa
The documentation might mean easier travel between Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates …
Thousands Ignored UAE’s Visa Amnesty, Now They Will Be Deported
Thousands of foreign nationals living in the UAE illegally are now facing detention, deportation, and lifelong bans after failing to act …
These six Gulf countries will be easier to travel to with new Schengen-style visa
The documentation might mean easier travel between Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates …
Bad news for Indians, Pakistanis living in Dubai as no visa renewal for residents of Dubai without paying…
While the GDRFA has stressed that the new rule is not meant as a punitive measure, but to encourage residents to take accountability and adhere to local laws, it also pointed out that those who wish …
UAE: No visa renewal for Dubai residents without paying traffic fines, what expats need to know
Dubai residents are now required to pay all outstanding traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas. Find out how to manage your payments and comply with the new rules effectively.
Dubai links visa renewal to traffic fine payments in pilot phase
Authorities are piloting a system that links traffic fine payments in Dubai to the process of issuing or renewing residency visas. Under the new system, residents need to settle any outstanding …
How a new Schengen-style visa will change travel in the Gulf region
Travelling across the Gulf is about to get a lot easier. A new Schengen-style Unified Tourist Visa will soon let visitors explore Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait on a single permit.