Visa & Immigration
UAE visa types, residency permits, golden visa, work permits, and immigration rules.
How to Extend a UAE Visit Visa in 2026 Without Leaving the Country
Job hunting on a UAE visit visa that is about to expire? Which visas can be extended, for how long, what it costs in Dubai and elsewhere, and your other options.
Dubai Police Clearance Certificate 2026: How to Apply, Fees and Validity
Your new employer wants a good conduct certificate. Here is how to get one from Dubai Police or the federal MOI in 2026, what it costs and how long it lasts.
Dubai Five-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: Cost, Stay Rules and How to Apply
Dubai's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa explained: who can apply, the AED 3,713 cost including the refundable AED 3,000 guarantee, the 90-day stay rules, and the GDRFA application steps.
DXB Smart Gates and Click and Travel: Skip the Passport Queue at Dubai Airport
Who can use Smart Gates at Dubai airport, how to check your eligibility online before you fly, and how the new Click and Travel mobile passport control works for residents and visitors.
Oman Visa for UAE Residents: On Arrival or Online?
Most professionals resident in the UAE can enter Oman with a visa on arrival for OMR 5 — if the job title on their Emirates ID is on Oman's approved list.
UAE eVisa for GCC Residents: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Expats living in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain or Oman can enter the UAE on a 30-day eVisa: AED 250 plus VAT, applied for online, extendable once.
Family Visit Visa Salary Requirements in the UAE, Explained
Sponsoring a visit visa in Dubai depends on your salary: AED 4,000 for parents, spouse and children, AED 8,000 for siblings and other relatives, AED 15,000 for friends.
Every UAE Visa in 2026: The Complete Guide
All ten UAE visa types in one comparison: employment, job seeker, remote work, freelance, Green, Golden, Blue, family, retirement and visit. Lengths, costs, and who each one actually fits.
Retiring in the UAE: The Retirement Visa Explained (2026)
The UAE retirement visa gives over-55s five years of renewable residence via savings, property or income. The three financial routes, documents, costs and application steps.
Visa Cancelled? Your UAE Grace Period Options (2026)
How long you can legally stay in the UAE after your visa is cancelled, what the 30 to 180 day grace periods depend on, and the four realistic moves before the clock runs out.
UAE Remote Work Visa 2026: New Income Rules, Costs and Steps
The UAE remote work visa in 2026: USD 3,500 monthly income, the new six-month bank statement rule, fees around AED 1,500-1,700 after April's reduction, and how it compares with the freelance and job seeker routes.
UAE Overstay Fines: How They Work and How to Fix Them (2026)
Overstayed your UAE visa? Fines are AED 50 per day for everyone. How to check what you owe, where to pay, status change vs exit, and what amnesty windows change.