As we move into 2026, several important UAE visa updates are being seen across different nationalities. These updates affect family visas, visit visas, employment visas, visa changes, and approvals or rejections issued by UAE immigration authorities.
Below is a clear country-wise breakdown of the current visa situation for Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi nationals.
🇮🇳 UAE Visa Updates for Indian Nationals (2026)
For Indian passport holders, the overall UAE visa approval rate remains very strong across all emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates.
✅ Approved in Most Cases
- Family visas, employment visas, and tourist visas are getting approved normally.
- Applications from most Indian states are approved without issues.
- Visa change by bus is getting 100% approval, even for:
- Cancelled visa holders
- Visit visa expired candidates
⚠️ Rejections from Specific States
However, applicants from two Indian states are facing issues:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Karnataka
For candidates from these states:
- Visa applications are getting rejected
- Rejection reason shown in the system: “Security Reason”
Important Observations
- Some Indian applicants are getting visit visas approved from Sharjah
- But later, their employment visa status change or job offer letter from the company side is getting rejected
- Except for these specific cases, all other Indian states are getting approvals smoothly
🇵🇰 UAE Visa Updates for Pakistani Nationals (2026)
Visa processing for Pakistani nationals remains mixed, depending on visa type and documentation.
Employment Visa
- Inside UAE employment visas are getting approved
- For applicants outside UAE, approval is 50–50
- Applications with degree certificates have higher approval chances
Family Visa
- Family dependent visas for Pakistani nationals are getting 100% approval
- Condition: All documents must be correct and complete
Visit Visa
- Sharjah visit visas have a much higher approval rate
- Dubai visit visa applications face more rejections
- Recommendation:
👉 Always apply for Sharjah visit visa for Pakistani nationals
Other Visa Types
- Domestic Visa (House Visa) is getting approved for Pakistani nationals
- Applicable for candidates inside and outside UAE
- 5-Year Multiple Entry Visa is also getting approved
❌ Visa Change by Bus
- Visa change by bus is not getting approved for Pakistani nationals
🇧🇩 UAE Visa Updates for Bangladeshi Nationals (2026)
For Bangladeshi passport holders, the situation remains very restricted.
❌ Still Banned Visa Types
- Employment visas – banned
- Visit visas – banned
- New family visa applications – not allowed
✅ Allowed Options
- Investor Visa
- Approved only for candidates inside UAE
- Not approved if the person is outside UAE
- Family visa renewal
- Getting 100% approval
- New family visas cannot be applied
📌 Summary: What to Expect in 2026
- Indian nationals: Mostly smooth approvals, except for applicants from Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka
- Pakistani nationals: Mixed results; Sharjah visit visa strongly recommended
- Bangladeshi nationals: Most visa types still banned, with very limited options
Applicants are advised to check emirate-wise rules, ensure proper documentation, and stay updated as immigration policies may change at any time.
