Policy changes, fee updates, and embassy notices that affect UAE residents travelling abroad.
Verify before you act. Visa rules and fees change frequently and vary by passport nationality. Always confirm with the relevant embassy, consulate or official government portal before making travel or application decisions.
A long-standing UAE visa category that many visitors still don't know exists — five years of validity, multiple entries, and no local sponsor required.
The Schengen short-stay visa fee rose from €80 to €90 for adults, with effect from 11 June 2024. Here is what it means for applicants based in the UAE.
The UK ETA became mandatory for all visa-exempt nationals on 25 February 2026. It does not replace a visa if your passport needs one.
Published Canadian processing times exclude biometrics and vary widely. Here is how to read them, and how far ahead UAE applicants should realistically apply.
US visa services in the UAE were disrupted through 2026, with routine services suspended in July and long waits since. Plan well ahead and verify current status.
Subclass 600 applications are lodged online through ImmiAccount, with biometrics collected in Dubai. Scrutiny of financial evidence and ties remains high.
Whether you need a Japan visa depends on your passport, not your UAE residence. Emirati nationals travel visa-free; most other nationalities apply and pay.
Dubai hosts one of the world's largest visa application centres. Know which centre and operator handle your destination to avoid a wasted trip.
The AEWV changed repeatedly through 2025 and 2026 — a new occupation list, revised wage rules and expanded English requirements. Here is what actually changed.
