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Turkey announces visa-free travel for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Canada and US
Turkey’s Recap Tayyip Erdogan issues decree providing visa exemptions for citizens of UAE, Saudi and more
Kenya
Kenya announces visa free entry for all global tourists from Jan 2024
Prior to this announcement, the Kenyan government had already lifted visa restrictions for nationals of other African Union (AU) member states
Iran
Iran cancels visa requirements for UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar, India and 28 other countries
Iran looks to boost tourism with visa-free travel waiver for citizens of 33 countries
Abu Dhabi
UAE National Day 2023: Dubai travel giant Wego reveals top visa-free destinations for residents
All destinations are within a 4-5 hour flight from Dubai and allow stays of 30-90 days without a visa
India
Malaysia to allow visa-free entry to Indian citizens
China and India are among Malaysia’s important tourism source markets, with significant numbers of visitors from both countries
Indian travellers
After Thailand and Sri Lanka, Vietnam may let Indians visit visa-free: Report
Vietnam has seen a significant increase in international visitors, with around 10 million arrivals in the first ten months of 2023
China
China offers visa-free travel to UAE, Qatar and 52 other countries
Norway joins UAE and Qatar on list of 54 countries offered visa-free travel to China
Bahrain
UAE tax updates; New GCC visa approved; Dubai property investment trends revealed – 10 things you missed this week
GCC unified tourist visa approved. UAE announces visa-free travel, ticket prices to drop, Dubai real estate analysis, UAE tax updates and more top stories this week
Bosnia
UAE announces visa-free travel to European country
UAE and Bosnia and Herzegovina announce visa-free travel
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
New GCC unified tourist visa to launch in 2024-2025, says UAE Minister
The unified tourist visa will focus on attracting and retaining tourists within the region to enhance economic integration
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
UAE visa-free travel for GCC to be introduced ‘very soon’: Report
UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri disclosed this development during a conference in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the report said
Europe
ETIAS: EU delays visa-style travel permit for UAE, UK, US and more until 2025
Europe postpones ETIAS document travel requirement until 2025, according to reports
Russia
Russia plans visa-free travel for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain: minister
Russia is working on visa-free travel agreements for Middle East citizens as it looks to boost tourism
India
Russia announces major update for India passport holders: Reports
The changes will come into effect starting August 1
Europe
ETIAS: Major Europe visit rule change in 2024 means 1.4bn people need new ‘visa’ to visit Schengen area countries
More than 1.4bn people will need new ETIAS travel document to visit Schengen countries in Europe
Al Maktoum International Airport
UAE social media arrest; Islamic New Year holiday announced; visa updates; petrol price slashed – 10 things you missed this week
UAE social media video arrest, visa updates, Islamic New Year holidays, new Dubai road, petrol prices slashed and more top stories this week