Once a UAE residence visa is cancelled, residents are granted longer flexible grace periods that can range between 30 days to six months, depending on their residence visa category. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

How to check grace period after visa cancellation

From 30 days to 6 months: How the UAE’s new grace periods work for expats

Costs of Qatar’s 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa

What long-term residency gets you in Qatar, compared to UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia

Qatar 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa, GCC long-term visas: Costs, compared

Qatar’s new 10-year visa: Who can apply, how it works

How Qatar’s new visa changes residency options for GCC- and UAE-based professionals

Doha , Qatar skyline

How UAE travellers adjust to visa delays, rising costs

Practical, data-driven travel budgeting as demand stays high, visa timelines hurt planning

Travel agents in the UAE reporting a significant spike in travel demand to certain destinations.

Book your Schengen visa slots now before it's too late

When to apply, key requirements, costs, and tips to avoid visa hurdles for UAE expats

Summer travel to Europe from the UAE is always in high demand, and visa slots fill up quickly. If you plan to visit Italy, France or Spain in June or July, it is recommended to start planning and apply for your visa now to avoid any delays.

Can an unpaid fine stop you from leaving the UAE?

Civil and criminal travel bans - what causes them and the legal steps to lift a ban

Unpaid debts, bounced cheques, or serious traffic offences can lead to travel bans, know the legal differences and how to get them lifted.

US visa delays hit UAE travellers, from fans to workers

How policy shifts are changing travel planning, relocations, and airline demand from UAE

While demand for travel and event attendance remains strong, experts warn that evolving US immigration policies are challenging decisions around tourism, work relocation and long-term career planning.

How to check your UAE visa status online

What residents need to know about checking visa details through approved online services

Find out how to check your UAE visa status online using official government services. Picture only used for illustrative purposes.

New US immigration proposals complicate life for expats

Why US lawmakers are warning about confusion, delays, and tougher vetting

More US immigration proposals complicate life for expats worldwide

US overhauls H-1B visas: Impact on expats, explained

Higher-paid, more specialised applicants will have better odds as US ends H-1B lottery

H-1B visa overhaul: What changes for UAE expats planning to work in the US

US overhauls H-1B visa system, favouring these workers

New rules ending the random lottery could reshape who gets US work visas

USCIS had tightened H-1B, legal immigration in 2025 review

7 UAE visa violations that could lead to jail and fines

Exploiting or assisting with visa misuse can lead to jail, large fines, and deportation

Federal Law No. 29 of 2021- regulates the entry and residence of foreigners and the penalties for violations.

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