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.
