Visa Updates

Indian nationals with valid residency permits from six additional countries are now eligible for the United Arab Emirates' visa-on-arrival program. Indian nationals holding regular passports and valid residency permits from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Singapore will be able to get a visa upon arrival at any UAE entry point as of February 13, 2025. In addition to the current eligibility requirements, this expansion enables Indian nationals who possess a valid visa, resident permit or Green Card from the United States, the European Union or the United Kingdom to be granted a visa upon arrival.

To guarantee that every visitor satisfies their visa conditions is a fundamental part of the immigration legislation of the United Arab Emirate. Under this policy, it doesn't matter how long days or short days you are allowed to stay in the UAE, a single day of overstaying is prohitbit. This shows the UAE's obedience to law and diebound to visa regulations, thus, adhering to these regulations becomes the must for all visitors.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security have announced an update of the rules for people entering the UAE through the country's land ports, starting from Tuesday, March 29th.

The ability to provide one of the world’s safest environments and the gathering pace of its economic growth have made Dubai a preferred international destination for business, tourism and events. According to a report, Dubai welcomed almost four million international overnight visitors between January and March 2022, increasing by 214 percent compared to last year, reaffirming its position as the first-choice destination for global travelers. With 82 percent, the city also ranked No.1 globally in hotel occupancy in the first quarter of 2022.

Under the directive of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) will be hosted at Dubai Expo City. COP28 focuses on key pillars, including the implementation of climate commitments and pledges, inclusion, working together to take action and identifying solutions that contribute to overcoming challenges, and seizing opportunities to ensure a sustainable future for present and future generations.

Since August 2020, Dubai has been welcoming back international tourists thanks to the high rates of vaccination