Visa stories have been a major block on growth in tourism. But there are subtle yet significant changes happening.
Visa amnesty work in Dubai pauses on September 15
Visa amnesty seekers in Dubai are being advised not to travel to service centres on Sunday and wait until Monday morning instead. Officials said that with commemorations of the Prophet Mohammed’s …
Pakistanis can still get UAE visa amid ban, here’s how
If you’re considering a move to the UAE for work, there are two primary visa options available: the standard work visa and the Green Visa. While both are designed for skilled workers, they differ in t …
Dubai: No visa amnesty services available on September 15 due to public holiday
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai on Friday announced that it will be closed on Sunday, September 15, on the bir..
Here is how skilled Pakistanis can get a visa for the UAE
Moving to the UAE for work? Learn about the two types of skilled worker visas available: the standard work visa and the Green Visa, and understand the differences, required documents, and processes in …
Blackstone mulls selling stake in Dubai-based visa firm VFS Global
The asset management firm bought a majority stake in VFS Global from EQT in October 2021, with EQT retaining a minority position …
UAE: ‘Feel at peace going home’, says one of 64 Filipinos who availed of visa amnesty
The first batch of overstaying Filipinos sought repatriation assistance from the Philippine government and left Dubai for Manila on Thursday evening …
UAE: Are visa violations committed after September 1 covered under amnesty scheme?
Thousands of illegal expats have either regularised their status or exited the country since the UAE’s visa amnesty scheme began on September …
UAE 30-day visit visa fee for Pakistani nations – September 2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has quickly become a top tourist destination, attracting travellers from both the West …
UAE: 88% of visa violators who applied for amnesty opt to stay in country
The top official also stressed that the most prominent advantage of the scheme is that it allows violators to leave the country without any administrative restrictions that preven …
UAE: Your Schengen visa was rejected; should you appeal or reapply?
There is no limitation on the number of times you can apply for a visa; however, each time you apply, you should provide new evidence to boost your chances …
Dubai Family Visa: New Minimum Salary Update for Philippines Sponsors
Nearly 700,000 Filipinos reside in the United Arab Emirates , making up 6.1 percent of the Gulf nation’s population.
A Closer Look: UAE visa amnesty explained
In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week A major humanitarian initiative has begun in the UAE, where thousands of people with visa-related fines …
Most UAE visa overstayers are jobseekers on tourist permits, says official
The majority of people seeking a reprieve in the first days of the UAE’s visa amnesty had arrived in the country on tourist permits in the hope of securing jobs, a senior Dubai official said. Speaking …
UAE visa amnesty inundated with jobseekers who arrived on tourist permits
The majority of people seeking a reprieve in the first days of the UAE’s visa amnesty had arrived in the country on tourist permits in the hope of securing jobs, a senior Dubai official said. Speaking …
The UAE visa amnesty begins: Who can apply? What are the benefits?
The United Arab Emirates has announced that anyone violating the UAE visa system will be given a two-month grace period. Starting from Sunday September 1, if you are found in violation of the system …
UAE visa amnesty: How to replace a lost passport and avoid fines by Oct 31
The UAE is offering a two-month amnesty, allowing you to regularise your status or leave the country safely without facing any financial penalties …