Search Results for: United Arab Emirates

UK Passport Renewal in the UAE

February 20, 2014

British nationals in the United Arab Emirates are now able to apply and pay online for passport renewals and replacements due to new rules implemented on 29th January. The new service allows expatriates to track the progress of their applications,…

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UAE Imposes New Medical Requirement for Nationals of 10 Countries

October 14, 2011

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently joined the Gulf Cooperation Council"s medical check-up system, which requires various foreign nationals to undergo medical tests before as well as after arrival to the Gulf country where they will be commencing employment.…

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MIDDLE EAST – Impact of conflict on travel, immigration, and visa processing.

June 25, 2025

The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran has triggered major travel and immigration disruption across the region.

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NAMIBIA – New online visa application and revamped entry procedures.

June 11, 2025

Namibia has launched a new online visa application system and introduced a redesigned visa-on-arrival form.

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UAE – Stricter visa guidelines take effect.

November 26, 2024

The UAE's updated visit visa requirements include financial proof, accommodation details, and return ticket policies.

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EUROPEAN UNION – Reminder of upcoming European Travel and Immigration Authorisation System (ETIAS)

September 9, 2024

ETIAS is a pre-travel authorisation to enter one of the ETIAS countries for a short stay. It is understood that implementation should be in the first half of 2025. 

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JAPAN – Digital Nomad Visa Launched   

April 18, 2024

Digital Nomad visa allows foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months in a 12-month period.

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ISRAEL/PALESTINE – Urgent Travel Advisories and Changes

November 10, 2023

Attacks this weekend in Israel have caused major disruptions to travel in and out of the country. CIBT is following the situation and has this update on the status of movement to and from Israel.

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JAPAN – eVisa Extended to 11 Countries

August 11, 2023

The JAPAN eVISA system for short-term tourist visits to Japan, has been extended to foreign nationals residing in 11 countries:

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QATAR: Traveling to the FIFA World Cup 2022

August 23, 2022

In preparation for travelers heading to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the authorities have announced that any foreigners traveling from 1 November 2022 to Qatar should procure a Hayya Card prior to entering the country, except Qatari Residence permit holders.

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