Visa and Immigration in UAE News

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: Illegal residents warned of action after deadline ends

A top official urged overstayers to avail the scheme before it ends on December 21, 2024

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

UAE family visa: How a single mother can sponsor child in Dubai

Whether an NOC from the biological father is required in the case of a single woman sponsoring her child depends on certain circumstances

Family visa in UAE: How women can sponsor residency permits for husbands, children

This article explains the steps, documents required, and key criteria for women to provide residency visas to family members