UAE visa & government guides
Deep, practical guides on Golden Visa, residence, Emirates ID, MOHRE labour, business setup, attestation, and the policy changes that affect UAE residents and businesses.
Latest UAE government updates
Official policy changes affecting visas, labour, business, and tax.
- Visa2 Apr 2026
ICP expands Golden Visa to skilled nurses and paramedics
ICP has added registered nurses and paramedics with 5+ years experience to the Golden Visa talent track — no minimum salary requirement for eligible healthcare workers.
Source: ICP - Labour25 Mar 2026
MOHRE raises labour-insurance coverage cap to AED 200,000
The mandatory workers' insurance scheme (which replaced the AED 3,000 bank guarantee) now provides up to AED 200,000 per employee for unpaid wages and end-of-service benefits.
Source: MOHRE - Business18 Mar 2026
Dubai DED launches instant trade-license issuance for 1,200+ activities
Selected low-risk commercial and professional activities can now be licensed in under 5 minutes via the Invest in Dubai portal, without prior NOC or physical office.
Source: DED Dubai
All guides
Emirates ID Renewal 2026: Fees, Grace Period & Step-by-Step
How to renew your Emirates ID in 2026 — fees, timelines, grace period, late fines, and the fastest renewal channel (ICP smart services vs typing center).
UAE Residence Visa Renewal: Timeline, Cost & Documents (2026)
Residence visa renewal for employees, investors, family members, and students in the UAE — complete 2026 process, fees, and common rejection reasons.
UAE Freelance Visa 2026: Permits, Free Zones & Full Cost Breakdown
The complete 2026 guide to the UAE freelance visa — GoFreelance, TECOM, IFZA, DMCC, Abu Dhabi Creative, and Green Visa freelance route. Fees, pros/cons, and step-by-step.
UAE Family Visa 2026: How to Sponsor Spouse, Children & Parents
Complete 2026 guide to sponsoring family members on a UAE residence visa — salary requirements, documents, children age limits, parent sponsorship rules.
MOHRE Labour Card: Issuance, Renewal & Cancellation (2026)
Complete 2026 guide to the UAE MOHRE labour card — new issuance, renewal, cancellation, fees, documents, and what happens if you miss renewal.
UAE Medical Fitness Test 2026: DHA, SEHA & MOHAP — Full Guide
Where to take the medical fitness test in the UAE, what it screens for, how long results take, and what happens if you fail — complete 2026 guide.
Dubai Trade License 2026: Mainland LLC Setup, Cost & Timeline
Start a mainland LLC in Dubai in 2026 — DED activities, cost, Emirates ID, bank account, and whether you need a local sponsor. Full walkthrough.
MOFA Attestation in the UAE: Document Authentication Explained
How to attest educational, personal, and commercial documents for use in the UAE — embassy, MOFA, and Apostille process, fees, and timelines.
UAE Visa Cancellation: Process, Grace Period & Refund Rules (2026)
How to cancel a UAE residence visa correctly — employer obligations, grace period for exit, refundable deposits, and what happens if cancellation is delayed.