The new measures will took effect from July 15
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Schengen Visa: UAE travellers’ guide to hidden summer 2025 destinations beyond Europe
A Schengen visa also opens doors to many surprising non-Schengen countries worldwide, offering UAE travelers affordable and less crowded alternatives this summer
Artificial intelligence
AI to accelerate visa processing in UAE amidst massive surge in travel demand
AI-driven platforms are transforming visa applications in the UAE, streamlining processes amid soaring demand for Schengen, US, and Asia-bound travel
Bulgaria
EU adds 2 new countries to Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria added to list of Schengen Area countries
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UAE Schengen Visa applications jump 20% in Q2 2024
Europe remains the top travel destination, accounting for 65 percent of all travel Schengen Visa requests processed
Electronic Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
What will the EU’s new Entry-Exit System mean for UAE travellers?
After several delays, the new system is on track to launch in November this year
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Schengen Visa delays: UAE travel experts warn residents to apply in advance as delays mount due to high demand
Travel experts advise UAE residents applying for Schengen Visas to allow 6 months as demand is high since two years, causing delays in processing
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UAE visa changes; Dubai floods; new tax introduced; outstanding schools revealed; real estate booming – 10 major stories so far this year
Floods, real estate, visas, tax, education and more top stories in Dubai, the UAE and across the region in the first half of 2024
Al Maktoum International
UAE holiday dates; the remarkable growth of Emirates; Dubai real estate boom; new Schengen-style visas; top investment tips – 10 things you missed this week
When is the next UAE holiday, how Dubai became the ‘world’s airport’, weather forecasts, Dubai real estate analysis, Schengen-style visas around the world and more top news stories this week
Africa
How 3 Schengen-style visas planned in GCC, Asia and Africa could change tourism forever
Planned Schengen-style visas in South East Asia, Southern Africa and the GCC could have deliver a massive tourism boost to 17 countries
Cambodia
ASEAN visa: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar eye Schengen-style tourism boost
A new visa in the ASEAN region could enhance tourism plans in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar
European Commission
Schengen Visa fees to rise 12% globally starting June 11, says EU
The previous increase in February 2020 saw fees rise from €60 to €80
Al Marjan Island
UAE casino update; Dubai real estate investment analysis; GCC visa progress, 100 most influential Arabs – 10 stories you missed this week
UAE hospitality news, Dubai real estate updates, visa updates and an iconic departure included in the 10 biggest stories of the week
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Schengen-style unified GCC tourist visa ‘in place by end of 2024’ says official, plan allows travellers to spend over 30 days in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
Unified GCC tourist visas could be available by the end of this year according to officials speaking at Arabian Travel Market
Binghatti
Dubai rain recovery plan; UAE petrol prices; real estate investment tips; Schengen visa changes; tax warning – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai rain recovery plans, UAE petrol prices set to change, real estate investment analysis and more of the biggest news stories this week
Bahrain
EU approves 5-year Schengen Visas for Saudi, Omani, and Bahraini citizens
Ctizens of the three Gulf countries are now permitted multiple-entry visas to travel within the Schengen zone
Cambodia
Thailand wants Schengen-style visa with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar
Thai prime minister is leading talks on a combined Schengen-type visa for Southeast Asian nations
