UAE issues 5 million entry permits in 6 months - then tightens visa rules
New eligibility lists, a 30-day overstay grace period, and a ban on third-party appointments: what the visa overhaul means for travelers and businesses.

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New eligibility lists, a 30-day overstay grace period, and a ban on third-party appointments: what the visa overhaul means for travelers and businesses.
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