The United Arab Emirates announced that its citizens will be permitted access to visa-free travel to the United Kingdom (UK) through the UK's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.

The Abu Dhabi Global Market Authority (ADGM) has proposed employment law amendments that are expected to come into effect in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Nationals from Kosovo are now visa exempt when entering the United Arab Emirates for tourism or business travel of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, and vice versa.

The UAE government has increased the permitted duration of stay for visa-on-arrival holders to 90 days for nationals of the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. Most of these nationals were allowed stays of up to 30 days, except Brazilian nationals, who were allowed a stay of 90 days within a year.

The freelancer license in Abu Dhabi now covers an additional 30 activities including, among other activities: artificial Intelligence development; electronic equipment and software design...

Effective October 15, 2024, outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance and made significant contributions to Dubai's private education sector will be eligible for a Dubai Golden Visa.

Applications for non-government nominated ‘Scientists and Specialists' UAE Golden Visas in Dubai must now include an equivalency certificate and, depending on the discretion of authorities ...

In a further expansion of the UAE's Golden Visa regime, Abu Dhabi is now offering a 10-year residence permit to superyacht owners...

The UAE Ministry of Economy has introduced a new national economic registry platform called ‘Growth', a unified database of enterprise...

Effective immediately, UAE authorities have implemented stricter documentary screening procedures for UAE visit visa applications. All applicants must now provide hotel booking confirmations and proof of onward...

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security has announced that foreign nationals who are in the United Arab Emirates on an expired residence permit will be granted a two-month...

On 18 April 2022, the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced a new entry system for visitors to the UAE. First-time applicants will not require

This amount has increased to AED 8,000 per month, and will increase annually by AED 1,000.

The United Arab Emirates Cabinet has approved a new, long-term, self-sponsored visa category called the Blue Residency visa. When available, the new visa will allow foreign nationals who have made exceptional contributions.

The United Arab Emirates introduced new optional measures to accelerate entry into the country from the Dubai International airport.

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) increased visa service fees by Dh100. This fee change will impact residence visa and visit visa applications.

The United Arab Emirates introduced new measures for Emiratization requirements.

The United Arab Emirates introduced new entry requirements for nationals of Gulf Cooperation Council states.

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that foreign nationals who were granted a UAE Residence Visa for Dubai will now be issued an Emirates Identity...

The United Arab Emirates introduced stricter penalties for labor law violations.