UAE Visa News & Policy Updates
Timely updates on UAE visa rules — GDRFA and ICP changes, amnesty windows, overstay fines, and country-specific entry requirements. Curated for residents, visitors, and travel partners.
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Air Suvidha 2.0: New Mandatory Health Self-Declaration for UAE Residents Flying to India (Step-by-Step Guide)
India has launched Air Suvidha 2.0 — a mandatory online health self-declaration for every international arrival. Here is how UAE residents fill it in 2 minutes after check-in, plus a QR code to carry the portal on your phone.
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Big UAE Visa Update: Indians, Filipinos, Indonesians, Thais, Kenyans & South Africans Now Eligible for Visa-on-Arrival
UAE widens its entry-visa rules: Indonesians, Vietnamese, Thais, Filipinos, Kenyans and South Africans living in Singapore, Japan, Korea, Australia, NZ or Canada can now get 14-day (Dh100) or 60-day (Dh250) visas on arrival.
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Uzbekistan Visa-Free for UAE Residents: 30 Days, Any Nationality (2026 Guide)
Hold a UAE residence visa? You can fly to Uzbekistan visa-free for 30 days — regardless of your passport. Here is how it works and how to skip the queue.
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Dubai Airport 2032: Trains to Terminals, No Check-In Queues, Bags in Minutes
Al Maktoum International opens in 2032 with a 14-station underground train, off-airport check-in, and a baggage system that delivers bags in minutes.
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UAE Offers 30-Day Visa Grace Period: June – July 2026 (ICP)
The UAE offers a 30-day grace period from 10 June to 9 July 2026 for travellers previously exempted from overstay fines due to regional flight disruptions.
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UAE Visit Visa Extension: 2026 Rules for Tourists & Business Travellers
GDRFA now lets visitors extend a UAE visit visa twice — 30 days each — without leaving the country. Step-by-step guide with fees and required documents.
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