Visa and Immigration in UAE News

UAE visa amnesty: Illegal residents make up for lost time with families as new year begins

Hundreds of expats, who were burdened by overstaying fines, have found renewed hope and stability

UAE: New e-Visa applications required for residents travelling to Thailand

Applicants will no longer be required to submit passports and original supporting documents in person at Thai missions in UAE

UAE: Paralysed expat with Dh93,000 blood money debt seeks help to return home after 31 years

In May 2006, Ernesto Arnel Tawat was involved in a tragic accident in Sharjah's Al Nahda area, when his car fatally struck a pedestrian

UAE: Man who couldn't afford milk for kids lands job with visa amnesty; Dh150,000 fines waived

The 45-year-old Pakistani expat, who arrived in the country in 2000, had lost his job in 2022

Meet the UAE officers who work beyond duty hours to help overstayers get visa amnesty

Many volunteers speak multiple languages and help overstayers understand the documents required, easing their confusion, said the head of the GDRFA centre in Al Awir

UAE visa amnesty ends today: Illegal residents warned of action after Dec 31 deadline

Initially supposed to end on October 31, 2024, the scheme was extended to provide more time for overstayers to regularise their status

Dubai: Domestic worker residence visa services now available via app

The number of required documents has been cut from 10 to four, leading to a cost reduction of Dh400 per transaction

‘Felt my life would end’: Illegal UAE residents recall 'dark days' before visa amnesty

For several illegal expats, this initiative has provided an opportunity to regularise visa status, return home, and rebuild their lives

UAE: Some visitors report issues with 'airport-to-airport visa change'

Travel agents are urging visitors wishing to extend their stay in the UAE to do so without exiting the country

UAE: New Golden Visa for RAK educators offers stability, job security

Initiative is set to elevate emirate's education sector, offering a sense of permanence and purpose to teachers, school leaders