New Visa Rules in UAE 2025: Updated

Multi‑Entry & In‑Country Extensions: Visitor visas now allow unlimited entries over 90 days and can be extended twice without exit.
Job‑Seeker Visa Expanded: Valid for 120 days; open to recent graduates and skilled professionals.
Golden, Green & New “Blue” Visas: 10‑year residency for investors, innovators, environmental champions and gamers.
Digital & AI‑Driven Processing: Fully online applications, biometric kiosks and AI‑accelerated approvals

1. How to Secure Your UAE Visa in 5 Steps (2025)

Pick Your Visa Category
- Investor, Employment, Job‑Seeker, Freelancer, Remote Work, Family or New Blue/Gaming Visas.
Gather Documents
- Passport copy, photos, bank statements, contracts, sponsor details, portfolios (for specialized visas).
Apply Online
- Mainland via the ICP e‑Services Portal
- Free Zone via respective authority websites (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, etc.)
Complete Medical & Emirates ID
- Book appointment at an authorised health centre; submit biometrics for ID.
Receive & Stamp Your Visa
- Entry permit emailed in 2–3 days; stamp in passport within 7–14 days post‑arrival.

Visa Type	Application Fee (AED)	Validity	Processing Time	Renewal Window
Tourist / Visit Visa	350–600	30/60/90 days	Instant–2 days	Extend twice in‑country
Job‑Seeker Visa	650	120 days	3–5 days	N/A
Employment Visa (Main)	1,500–3,000	2–3 years	7–10 days	1 month before expiry
Investor / Partner Visa	1,800–4,000	3 years	7–14 days	60 days before expiry
Freelance Visa	1,200–1,800	1 year	5–7 days	30 days before expiry
Remote Work Visa	1,000	1 year	3–5 days	N/A
Golden Visa (10 year)	from 7,000	10 years	7–14 days	Apply 6 months before expiry
Green Visa (5 year)	from 2,000	5 years	5–7 days	Apply 1 month before expiry
Blue Residence Visa	from 2,500	10 years	7–10 days	6 months before expiry
Gaming Talent Visa	2,000–3,500	5–10 years	7–14 days	6 months before expiry

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Validity increased from 60 to 120 days.
Open to recent graduates (last 2 years) and skilled professionals on the MoHRE in‑demand list.

Golden Visa broadened to include educators, researchers, athletes, environmental pioneers and pro gamers.
Green Visa self‑sponsorship for freelancers and skilled professionals earning AED 15,000+ per month.
Blue Residence Visa for sustainability champions with 10‑year residency and family sponsorship.

Investors & Entrepreneurs: Long‑term visas and expanded business setup support.
Skilled Professionals: Fast‑tracked work visas and flexible job‑seeker path.
Freelancers & Remote Workers: Self‑sponsored visas with minimal paperwork.
Families: Extended sponsorship quotas and relaxed salary thresholds.
Special Talent: Academics, researchers, athletes, environmentalists and e‑sports athletes.

Determine Jurisdiction
- Mainland: Apply via ICP/ICA; requires local sponsor or corporate entity.
- Free Zone: 100% foreign ownership; apply on zone authority portal.
Online Submission
- Create account, select visa type, upload scanned documents, pay fees.
Medical Test & Emirates ID
- Book via third‑party health centres; complete blood test and X‑ray.
- Collect Emirates ID within 5–7 days of biometrics capture.
Entry Permit & Entry
- Receive e‑permit via email; enter UAE within its 60‑day validity.
Visa Stamping
- Submit passport to immigration; visa stamp added in 2–4 days.

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