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10-year visa in UAE
New UAE Golden Visa, Green Visa, long-term visit visa rules come into effect today: Benefits and how to apply
UAE Golden Visa rules launch today. Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, application process, benefits and more
dubai visitors
Here’s how much the new UAE visit visas will cost
A rundown of the four types of visitor visas – recently relaxed to capitalise on the strong pent-up demand for travelling
10-year visa in UAE
Video: UAE long-term visas – Top 10 changes you need to know
For residents, visitors, investors, and jobseekers who are still a bit unclear on what changes have been made to the UAE Golden Visa residency programme, which was first implemented in 2019, here’s a quick wrap up
Business entry visa
Everything you need to know about the UAE’s new rules for the Golden Visa, Green Residency, and long-term entry permits
The UAE Cabinet has revealed a sweeping set of new rules that widen the eligibility criteria for 10-year and 5-year visas, while announcing new long-term entry permits for tourists, visitors, jobseekers, and students
Business entry visa
UAE opens borders with new job exploration visa, five-year tourist visa, and non-sponsor business permits
For the first time, the UAE Cabinet has approved a number of new entry permits and visas that do not need a host or sponsor
Dina Ting
Shining the spotlight on Saudi Arabia: Improved oil prospects, diversification, and investment opportunities
Saudi Arabia’s economic rebound is drawing attention with an obvious boon from rising oil prices. Outside of hydrocarbons, the country is continuing to diversify and reform in a number of sectors as part of its ambitious Vision 2030.
Dubai tourism
Dubai extends tourist visas for visitors to emirate
Visas will be extended free of charge under directive from Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
business visas
India to issue five-year multiple entry visas for Emiratis
Visa initiative will help achieve a goal of $100 billion in bilateral trade between the two countries
Henley Passport Index
Emiratis set to be added to South Africa’s visa waiver list
Passport-holding Emiratis will be exempt from pre-entry visas to visit South Africa from Thursday
Abu dhabi tourism
UAE says to scrap tourist visa fees for under 18s
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship says tourist visa fee waiver will apply between July 15 and September 15 each year
10-year visa in UAE
UAE passport continues ‘meteoric rise’ up world’s most powerful list
New edition of Henley Passport Index shows the UAE is closing in on place in global top 20
Dubai
Total of 53m people pass through Dubai during 2018
Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department chief says 3.2m residence permits issued last year
GCC visas debate
Revealed: how the UAE passport’s rapid rise continues
The power of the UAE passport has strengthened significantly since the start of 2018, according to the latest Henley Passport Index
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia launches new tourist visa for inaugural Formula E race
Saudi Arabia reveals electronic visa to allow international motor racing fans to travel to the kingdom to attend the inaugural Saudia Ad Diriyah E Prix
Bahrain
Bahrain suspends issuance of new entry visas to Qataris
Bahrain Ministry of Interior announces suspension of entry visas for Qatari nationals excluding students and those already holding valid visas
GCC visas debate
UAE tops world in securing new visa-waivers in 2018
New Henley Passport Index also shows UAE as the fastest overall climber, ascending 38 places since 2008