Yes, a UAE visa ban check can usually be done online, but the right portal depends on who issued your visa or case. Dubai matters generally go through GDRFA Dubai, other emirates through ICP Smart Services, and travel bans or legal cases through Dubai Police or a judicial department. Checking before you travel or apply
If your UAE residence visa has expired or been cancelled, you may not have to leave the country immediately. The UAE provides a grace period after residence visa expiry or cancellation, but the number of days depends on your visa category and personal circumstances. In 2026, eligible residents can receive grace periods ranging from 30
Pakistani travellers have reportedly started receiving UAE visit visas again after months of uncertainty. According to travel industry representatives and a UAE embassy official cited in media reports, visit visas are once again being issued to Pakistani citizens, mainly through registered travel agents. However, visa approval remains subject to UAE immigration requirements and individual application
Families planning a summer holiday in the UAE can benefit from a UAE tourist visa fee exemption for children under the age of 18. The UAE allows eligible children travelling with their parents to receive the visa without the applicable tourist visa fee during a specified period each year. The exemption is aimed at making
Dubai is introducing major changes to its shared housing rules, bringing room-sharing, bed spaces and other shared accommodation arrangements under a formal regulatory framework. Law No. (4) of 2026 is expected to take effect in late August, with strict requirements for landlords, operators and residents. The new Dubai shared housing law is designed to tackle
If your UAE Golden Visa has been cancelled or has expired, you do not necessarily have to leave the country immediately. Under current UAE residency rules, Golden Residence holders are granted a 180-day grace period after cancellation or expiry, giving them time to leave the UAE, change their residency status or make other arrangements. But
