No more agents: UAE residents applying for Spain visas must self-book appointments UAE applicants cannot use third parties and any appointments made through intermediaries will not be accepted at the Visa Application Centre 3 min read
UAE's 5-year multi-entry tourist visa: Fees, nationality-wise requirements, rejections The visa, which allows a three-month stay during each entry, can be extended for a further 90 days 5 min read
Dubai issues over 1 million residency permits, 66,000 Golden Visas in first half of 2026 The growing numbers apply not only long-term residents, but to visitors and tourists as well, with a whopping 5 million entry permits awarded from January to June 2026 1 min read
Pakistan passport offers visa-free entry to 30 countries as ranking climbs to 100 The timing of the upgrade comes as a blessing for travellers who are looking to make summer travel plans to destinations across the globe 2 min read
6 major UAE visa rule changes in 2026 you should know about From expanded visa-on-arrival to tourist visa in 48 hours, here's a look at all the changes introduced so far 3 min read
Visa rule changes 2026: UAE eases entry; higher fees, tighter rules in US, Europe, Asia Some of these visa rule changes have been fuelled by anti-immigrant sentiments, while others aim to reshape the tourism sector and labour industries 5 min read
UAE updates visa-on-arrival rule: 6 new nationalities now eligible for 60-day stay Under the amended entry visa criteria, nationals of six new countries have been added to the eligible list 2 min read
UAE's July 9 visa deadline explained: Which visa holders are affected? UAE authorities announced a 30-day grace period for individuals who had previously been exempted from overstay fines due to regional flight disruptions 3 min read
Partner Content: UAE family spends Dh154,000 on UK visas as demand for long-term travel access grows One of the largest visa transactions handled by a UAE consultancy highlights how affluent families are increasingly prioritising convenience, certainty, and long-term travel freedom over cost 4 min read
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