The United Arab Emirates has long been a global hub where innovation meets tradition. Now, the nation is opening its doors even wider with sweeping updates to its visa and residency system. Designed to attract global talent, boost tourism , and support key industries such as technology and entertainment, the new regulations promise to make the UAE more accessible for visitors, professionals, and families alike.

Four New Ways to Visit

Among the most notable changes are four specialised visit visas.

Tech professionals can now apply for the AI Specialist Visa, provided they have backing from a host or sponsoring company.

Culture and leisure also get their own dedicated categories: the Entertainment Visa for short-term leisure visitors.

The Event Visa is for those attending festivals, c

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