UAE sets out eight visa and residency updates for 2026

The UAE has continued to refine its visa and residency system in 2026, with eight major updates identified for people living in, moving to or visiting Dubai and the wider country. The changes affect tourists, property owners, Golden Visa holders and people travelling across the Gulf. The eight updates cover several different groups of residents and visitors rather than a single category. The overview sets out the affected groups but does not list individual fees, deadlines or eligibility thresholds for each change.