In May 2022, Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) announced it would unify residence visa and Emirates ID applications. Previously, the two applications were processed separately, and foreign nationals were required to undergo a stamping procedure for their visa.
Some nationalities can obtain a UAE visa on arrival, while others need to apply for a visa in advance. The following is a list of the countries for which a visa on arrival is available for their nationals.
The UAE regularly ranks among the safest countries in the world due to its low crime rates, strict laws and well-organised police work.
When planning foreign trips, it is necessary to take into account not only visa conditions, but also the requirements of different countries for identity documents. Let us consider the requirements that apply to documents at the Emirates’ border.
The UAE government is interested in attracting talented professionals from other countries to the Emirates. The immigration law of the UAE allows students, employees, entrepreneurs, property owners, as well as freelancers and remote workers to obtain resident visas.
Dubai has a modern and technologically advanced public transport system. The Dubai metro is famous all over the world: it is fully automated and does not require a driver; most of the metro lines are on the surface.