GDRFA Dubai News – Visa, Residency & Immigration Updates

UAE events visit visa: Who can apply and how it works

Visa is available for approved conferences, exhibitions and festivals.

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GDRFA Dubai explains UAE Events Visit Visa rules for global visitors

GDRFA details visit visa rules for relatives, friends

Single and multiple-entry visas available as GDRFA Dubai explains sponsorship rules

GDRFA Dubai has clarified visit visa rules for relatives and friends.

Dubai wins top award for domestic worker service

GDRFA Dubai's initiative cuts steps, saves Dh4.3m and streamlines nine services.

Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of GDRFA Dubai

UAE 5-year tourist visa: Key rules explained

GDFRA explains conditions for 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa for all nationalities

Dubai has clarified the rules for the UAE's 5-year multiple-entry visa.

Inside the GDRFA service that won Dubai's top award

Domestic worker initiative earns Best Digital City Experience honour

GDRFA Dubai receives Best Digital City Experience award for service excellence.

From 12.5 to 3.4 seconds: DXB AI cuts travel checks

AI-powered Red Carpet service cuts immigration clearance to just 3.4 seconds

More than 9.4 million travellers benefited from Dubai’s integrated Smart Travel ecosystem in the first half of 2026.

Dubai detects over 900 forged documents at borders

GDRFA enhances real-time verification across global travel documents

Over 900 forged documents detected through Dubai’s advanced inspection system

GDRFA Dubai launches research award for innovation

Second edition supports AI, digital solutions and future government services innovation

GDRFA Dubai launches second Scientific Research Award to drive innovation

GDRFA Dubai sets new benchmark in Government Excellence

Partners in Leadership 2.0 unites five entities, benefiting 353 participants.

GDRFA Dubai honours partners as Leadership 2.0 delivers excellence outcomes

UAE’s success begins with serving people: Al Marri

GDRFA Dubai chief highlights public service as the foundation of national excellence.

Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

GDRFA Dubai sets global gov communication benchmark

Innovation-driven system expands impact across 35 government entities worldwide

GDRFA Dubai sets global benchmark in government communication

Think before you click: Dubai targets online visa scams

Authority urges residents to use official channels and avoid fraudulent offers

The Directorate urges residents and visitors to obtain visa and residency services only through official and approved channels.

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