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Dubai Updates Entry and Residency Regulations Across Key Categories

Dubai authorities have revised entry permit and residency rules, extending visa-on-arrival eligibility to six additional nationalities. Processing times for standard tourist visas have been reduced to 48 hours, and previous minimum investment thresholds for sole property owners seeking two-year residency permits were removed. New visit visas were also introduced for specialists in artificial intelligence, entertainment, and events.

Published Source: Time Out Dubai
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Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
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United Arab Emirates
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October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026
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Dubai authorities revised entry permit and residency regulations across several key categories on October 16, 2026, according to Time Out Dubai.

Under the updated rules, passport holders from six additional nationalities have become eligible for visa-on-arrival entry into the United Arab Emirates. Furthermore, processing times for standard tourist visas have been accelerated to as little as 48 hours via digital platforms.

Criteria for the two-year property owner residency permit were also altered to remove previous minimum investment thresholds for sole owners. Additionally, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security confirmed the introduction of new visit visas specifically for specialists working in artificial intelligence, entertainment, and events.

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