The UAE has introduced 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 to its
visit visa framework, reflecting its vision to attract global talent,
strengthen family connections, and support humanitarian needs. These updates
were officially announced by the 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐈𝐂𝐏) 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟗 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.New
Visa Categories
Visual created with AI for clarity. Official reference: ICP, UAE – 29 Sept 2025
- 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚
– for experts in artificial intelligence, sponsored by
licensed UAE tech entities.
- 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚
– multiple-entry permits for cruise passengers and
maritime tourism workers.
- 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚
– for participants in economic, cultural, educational,
or sports events, sponsored by organizers.
- 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚
– for professionals in gaming, digital entertainment,
and creative industries.
🔑 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬
- 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁
– 1-year renewable permit for foreigners from countries
affected by war, disasters, or unrest.
- 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬
& 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐬 –
renewable 1-year permit for widows/divorcees of Emiratis or expatriates.
- 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬
& 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 –
sponsorship extended up to third-degree relatives.
- Salary thresholds for sponsors:
- First-degree → AED 4,000
- Second/third-degree → AED 8,000
- Friends → AED 15,000
- Business Exploration Visa
– applicants must prove financial solvency, company ownership/share
abroad, or professional practice.
- Truck Driver Visa
– requires a sponsor, plus health and financial guarantees.
📌 General Rule
All visas will now clearly
state:
- The duration of stay.
- The conditions for extension.
✅ Reference
This update is based on the
official announcement by the UAE Federal Authority for Identity,
Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) on 29 September 2025.
#UAEVisa
#VisitVisa #UAEUpdates #ICP #UAE2025 #VisaReformDubai
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