Region
Middle East
Visa policy for travel to the Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other GCC and adjacent states.
Countries covered
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Oman
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Turkey
Recent Middle East news
UAE grants 30-day grace period for visa holders hit by flight disruptions
The UAE
June 24, 2026
UAE and Eswatini sign mutual visa-waiver agreement on May 30, 2026
An MOU signed by UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan and Eswatini Minister of Home Affairs Princess Lindiwe waives entry visas for holders of ordinary, diplomatic, and service passports.
May 31, 2026
Dubai removes property-value minimum for two-year investor residency visa
Dubai Land Department removed the AED 750,000 minimum for sole-owner property investors and set a AED 400,000 share floor for joint owners.
May 4, 2026
Dubai tightens Scientists and Specialists Golden Visa pathway with equivalency and job-title rules
Three layered cumulative requirements now apply to non-government-nominated Scientists and Specialists Golden Visa applicants in Dubai.
May 3, 2026