Visa updates and denials

The new UAE visa requirements include: Evidence of round-trip flight tickets, ID of residents you’d be staying at, or confirmed accommodations such as a confirmed hotel booking, says TraveloBiz. It also includes proof of adequate financial resources, including a minimum bank balance of AED 5,000 (around $1,360) for a two-month visit, as well as recent bank statements. There seems to be a preference for professions with high economic contribution, leading to freelancers and small business owners being denied extensions, according to Survival World.