The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to roll out four new visa categories effective August 10, 2025, as part of efforts to attract global talent, support emerging sectors, and boost tourism.
The visas are targeted at artificial intelligence (AI) professionals, event attendees, individuals in commercial gaming, and tourists arriving by sea.
According to travelbiz, the move is seen as a continuation of the UAE’s broader reforms to ease entry for professionals and specialized travellers to position itself as a global hub for innovation, business, and tourism, following earlier visa reforms such as the Golden Visa, Green Visa, and multiple-entry tourist permits.
The new AI Professionals Visa targets foreign experts in the field of artificial intelligence. This multiple-entry visa permits stays of either 60 or 90 days, with the possibility of extensions to 120 or 180 days.
The UAE aims to attract AI researchers, developers, and consultants who can contribute to national innovation efforts and work on short-term technology projects.
The Event Visa is aimed at individuals attending economic, cultural, religious, educational, or sports-related events in the UAE. The single-entry visa is valid for 30 or 60 days, with an option to extend to 120 or 180 days.
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