Immigration
57Visa categories, residency and work-permit changes — ICA, GDRFA, MoHRE.
August 2026
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Kuwait ends automatic visit visa extensions from September 1
Immigration Khaleej Times
Walk-in passport and visa services open at 16 Alhind centres in UAE for eligible applicants
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Bangladesh Embassy collects data from expats reporting UAE visa cancellations
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Digital OFW Pass replaces OEC for UAE-based Filipino workers
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Italy suspends Schengen checks with Spain for one month; UAE travellers may face additional document screening
July 2026
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian passport applicants must use own email and phone for appointments
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian passport, visa services in UAE outsourced to Al Hind Tours
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Saudi one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa now available for UAE residents
Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian missions in UAE permitted to resume outsourced passport and visa services
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Pakistan to issue only e-passports in UAE from July 20, 2026
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