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tourist visas
UAE visit visa: Types, cost, process explained
Here is all you need to know about the different types of visit visas in the country
Abu Dhabi
UAE announces new visa fines for residents, tourists
A fixed fine of AED50 will be placed for each day after the visa’s expiration date
Dubai tourist visa grace period
UAE visit visa: Tourists can extend their stay without exiting the country
The tourist must leave the UAE at the last date of their visa’s validity or extend their visa before its expiry
driving to Hatta
UAE visa run: How to renew your visit visa by driving to Hatta
Here is a quick guide on how to renew your UAE visit visa by driving to Hatta
tourist visas
UAE tourist visa: How to apply, cost, everything you need to know
The visit or tourist visa is applicable for those visiting the UAE for a short period of time
BOTIM
UAE tourist visa: New way to apply digitally, everything you need to know
Tourists can apply for the UAE 30-day or 60-day visa via BOTIM
GDRFA
UAE visa support event in Dubai stopped after 1 day
GDRFA declares UAE visa support event in Dubai a success, as it ends on first day
Abu Dhabi
UAE residents can sponsor friends, family with 90 day Dubai visa: Everything you need to know
Here’s all you need to know about the new UAE friends and family visit visa
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
UAE announces 15 visa, entry permit updates
The updates include visa extensions through the smart system, multiple-entry group family visa, renewal, and more
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
UAE 60-day visa: All you need to know
In a new visa change announced by the UAE ICP, visitors can extend the validity for all types of visas for 60 days
Abu Dhabi
UAE visa: New Schengen rules for residents, visit visa overhaul, everything you need to know
Recent changes have been announced in how visas to visit the UAE can be obtained, and a change in the application process for a Schengen visa
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
New UAE visa: Overstaying tourists to face absconding charges, fines, blacklist
Those who overstay their visa expiration could further be blacklisted and banned from entering the UAE or any GCC
Emirates ID
UAE increases cost for visa, Emirates ID services
The federal authority for identity, citizenship, custom ports & security confirmed a price hike on services
Travel agency
UAE visit visa: How to get a new tourist visa in one day
Tourists in UAE must now exit the country and return should they wish to stay longer
Travel agency
UAE scraps visit visa extension rules
The move is part of the government’s efforts to restore previous visa requirements which were in place before the pandemic
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Dubai startups: Golden Visa, metaverse shift, business reform, venture capital point to optimism in 2023
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