Citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries do not need a visa to enter the UAE, while people from select countries (see below) can get a 30-day or 90-day visit visa on arrival. Everybody else, however, needs to apply for a visa in advance… before arriving in the UAE. ALSO READ: How to Choose the Right Kind… Read more

Below is a list of countries who DO NOT need to apply for a Philippine tourist visa beforehand as you are granted free visa. Foreign nationals who are planning to enter the Philippines, please check if your country passport is included below. If your country is on the list, then you are fortunate to experience… Read more

In a previous post, we talked about how you can apply for a visit visa on arrival in Dubai. This time around, we’re going to discuss how you can renew your UAE visit visa. Why? Because we know that you just might want to stay in the country for a little while longer! ALSO READ: How to… Read more

Early this month, the UAE Government started issuing five to 10-year visas, and so far around 6,000 investors and entrepreneurs have submitted applications for the long-term visa. ALSO READ: UAE Cabinet OKs New Long-term Visa System The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) revealed on Wednesday that there has been a surge of submissions “during… Read more

Those who are planning to visit Lebanon, here is a guide written by one of our contributors on how you can apply for a visa for. She visited the country for a spiritual retreat and here she outlines the steps she took in order to get a Lebanese visa. She was there to visit for… Read more

In a previous post, we’ve shared about how you can sponsor a housemaid or nanny in Dubai. Your maid’s residence visa is valid for one year, after which it must be renewed. ALSO READ: How to Choose the Right Kind of UAE Visa As the sponsor, it is your responsibility to apply for your maid’s residence visa renewal.… Read more

Millions of passengers transit through the Dubai Airports every year, each with his or her own purpose for travel. Some people come to see the sights, while others are visiting their relatives. A huge number arrive to apply for work, while others are simply passing by. ALSO READ: Major Changes in UAE Visa Rules: Things You Should Know… Read more

In case you’re wondering about the status of your UAE visa, whether you don’t know until when it is valid, when it is going to expire, or even the status of your application, the UAE government has a website where you can enter your details and check the status. Here we share the steps on… Read more

The year 2019 brings great news for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, outstanding students, retiring expats, and Emirati women, as new visa rules and legislation are now in place! ALSO READ: UAE Cabinet OKs New Long-term Visa System Retiring expats, for instance, may now opt to stay for five more years even after retirement, as long as they… Read more

As part of the latest changes in the UAE visa system, widows and divorced women can now extend their visas for a full year without a sponsor, Khaleej Times reported. Officials from the General Directorate of Residency & Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) recently announced that widows and divorced women can have their visas processed at their centre in Dubai Festival City (DFC),… Read more

Kyrgyzstan, a country of lakes and mountains that is located in Central Asia is such a country to behold. What’s more interesting about this country is that the culture, traditions and nomadic lifestyle are still alive both in practice and even in the hearts of its people.  Kyrgyzstan is one of the countries where the… Read more

With this year’s announcement by the UAE government for those seeking to get amnesty or extend their stay in the country, many residents, particularly expats, are given renewed hope in chasing their dreams of building a life in the country. A new UAE temporary visa has been introduced to help expats who have overstayed in… Read more