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UAE entry requirements: passport, visa, insurance and ticket
To visit the UAE as a tourist, depending on your nationality you either get a visa in advance or on arrival. There are also basic conditions such as a valid passport, health insurance and an onward ticket. This article explains the conditions and the official ways to check them, based on the UAE government portal and the ICP and GDRFA pages.
UAE Golden Residency: an overview
The UAE Golden Residency is a long-term, renewable residence granted without a sponsor to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists, outstanding students and a few other groups. This article explains the groups, the published thresholds, the family benefits and the differences seen between two official pages.
Overstaying a visa in the UAE: the rule and the fine
ICP has set the fine for staying beyond an entry visa's validity, or entering with an expired visa, at 50 dirhams for each day. This article explains how the days are counted, how to avoid it by extending or leaving on time, and what to do if you have already passed the deadline.
The United Arab Emirates: seven emirates in one federation
The United Arab Emirates was formed on 2 December 1971 by six emirates, and Ras Al Khaimah joined in February 1972. Each emirate has its own bodies, and some services, such as visas and residence, are handled both federally and by each emirate. This article explains the country's structure simply for travellers and investors.
The UAE transit visa: 48 and 96 hours
The UAE has two kinds of transit visa: 48 hours and 96 hours. The visa is sponsored by UAE airlines, must be issued before you arrive, is single-entry and cannot be extended. This article explains the conditions, documents and ways to apply, based on the official u.ae portal and GDRFA Dubai.
Entering the UAE without a visa in advance: who, and how to check
Nationals of some countries enter the UAE without a visa in advance or with a visa on arrival, and for some nationalities a valid residence in certain countries opens this possibility. The lists change; for example, in June 2026 ICP added six new nationalities to one of these groups. This article explains the right way to check your nationality's status.
The Dubai tourist visa: the complete guide
The Dubai tourist visa is issued only through licensed tourism establishments in the UAE. It is issued for 30 or 60 days, for a single or multiple entries, with conditions such as a passport valid for at least six months, health insurance and a ticket. This guide explains every step, based on the official pages of GDRFA Dubai and the ICP.
A first trip to Dubai: practical tips
Before your first trip to Dubai, know a few things: the currency is the dirham and taxis take only dirhams; the metro needs a nol card, and forgetting to tap out carries a fine; dress in malls and cultural sites has its own rules. This article gathers the official tips of Visit Dubai and the RTA.
Documents required for a Dubai tourist visa
A Dubai tourist visa needs a few simple but precise documents: a colour photo with a white background, a copy of a passport with at least six months' validity, and for nationals of Iran and some other countries the national identity card. Health insurance and a ticket are also conditions. This guide explains each document and its common mistakes.
Extending a Dubai tourist visa
A Dubai tourist visa can be extended once or more by decision of the issuing authority, provided the total does not exceed 120 days. The extension is made through the sponsoring tourism establishment, the official GDRFA portal or Amer centres. This guide explains the conditions, documents, timing and what to know before extending.
Dubai tourist visa: frequently asked questions
Short, documented answers to the most common questions about the Dubai tourist visa: who issues it, how long it is valid, how long it takes, which documents are needed, extensions and the overstay fine, and the difference between single and multiple-entry visas.
UAE visa photo requirements
A UAE visa photo must be in colour, recent, with a white background and meet the ICAO standard: face straight on, neutral expression, no shadows or reflections, no hat or sunglasses. This guide explains the ICP's official conditions and practical tips for taking the right photo with a phone or at a studio.