Key Points
- The government of the United Arab Emirates will introduce a new
electronic visa platform in October 2022.
Overview
The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
announced a new electronic visa application
platform beginning in October 2022. Currently,
the electronic platform is undergoing a trial phase that will
remain in place until 3 October 2022. After this time, the
government expects to introduce the platform to all foreign
nationals applying for a new visa. The platform will include
options to apply for tourist visas, job-seeker visas, family visas,
visa extension options and more.
What are the Changes?
The government of the UAE will introduce a new electronic visa
application platform beginning 3 October 2022. The platform has
been in a trial phase since the beginning of September 2022.
According to the government, the platform is expected to reduce
immigration document processing times.
