Uae Visa Norms

UAE visa amnesty: Lifeline for illegal residents & job seekers until Oct 30

Indian nationals wishing to return to India can apply for an emergency certificate at the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai or the Awir Immigration Centre

Job hunting or working on tourist visa is illegal in UAE: Know the new rule

To work in the UAE, you need a proper work visa

Why wealthiest Gulf powers like UAE are snapping up prime property in Egypt

In the short term, the UAE's goal was to shore up the economy of a country seen as too big to fail

Get Dubai work visa in 5 days with 5 docs! UAE's "Work Bundle" explained

To simplify and expedite the process of obtaining work permits and residency visas, the UAE has launched a new platform called the "Work Bundle". Here's what you must know

Dubai introduces 5-year multiple-entry visa for Indians to boost tourism

Dubai has introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa to boost travel between India and the Gulf nation, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). In 2023, Dubai welcomed 2.46 million overnight visitors from India, which is a 25 per cent increase from the pre-pandemic era. This made the country the number one source market, the latest data from DET said on Thursday. In the year-ago period, the city hosted 1.84 million tourists from India, while in 2019, it welcomed 1.97 million visitors, it added. The data suggested that with an exceptional 34 per cent year-on-year growth, India continued to be the number one source market with the highest number of international visitors from a single country. "Dubai introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa to further bolster travel between India and Dubai, to foster sustained economic collaborations and encourage tourism and business ties," the DET said. This step ensures that the visa, issued within 2-5 working days upon

Dubai's popular golden visas helping city defy global office slump

Policymakers wanted to help Dubai shed its reputation of being a transient city by attracting expatriates and encouraging some of them to set up businesses

BAPS Hindu Temple in UAE: Matter of pride, cultural icon, says diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, BAPS Hindu Temple here on Wednesday

You're not welcome! UAE bars entry for those with single name: Air India

Single named passengers will not be allowed entry into the UAE with immediate effect under the new guidelines

Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia no longer need police clearance for visa

The Saudi embassy in India tweeted they have removed the visa requirement for police clearance certificate for Indians

New rule for UAE visa system comes into effect: Here's what changes

In a major revamp in the UAE's immigration laws, the Middle-eastern nation's new visa system came into effect on October 3

UAE announces new visa and residence scheme to attract global talent

The initiative is aimed at supporting the country's competitiveness in the tourism, economic and educational sectors

UAE liberalises stringent residency law, major boost for visa seekers

The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday a major plan to stimulate its economy and liberalise stringent residency rules for foreigners, as the country seeks to overhaul its finances and attract visitors and investment. The nation's plan to lure foreign talent over the next decades reflects an emerging contrast with the other sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf that are growing increasingly protectionist as they try to diversify their oil-bound economies. Now marking its 50th anniversary, the UAE is seeking to accelerate its economic and social reforms to rebrand for a post-pandemic future. Portraying the country as a liberal, bustling trade and finance hub, the government promised to pour USD 13.6 billion into the economy in the next year and USD 150 billion by 2030. Specific projects have yet to be announced, but USD 1.36 billion has been earmarked for Emirates Development Bank to support the industrial sector. We are building the new 50 years' economy, Thani al-Zeyoudi, the minis

UAE suspends issuance of visit visas to Pakistan, 11 other countries

However, the suspension would not apply on already issued visas, the Foreign Office said. It was not immediately clear how many categories of visas would be affected by the suspension

UAE widens 'golden' visa to allow 10-yr residency to professionals, others

All holders of doctorate degrees, medical doctors and also computer, electronics, programming, electrical and biotechnology engineers are eligible

UAE launches multi-entry tourist visas valid for 5 years for all countries

"The new tourist visa will be valid for 5 years and can be used for multiple entries and is open for all nationalities," the Dubai Media Office wrote

UAE's much-awaited long-term visas rules to benefit only the affluent

The long-awaited program falls short of many people's expectations