North American Visa Guides

Mexico is big on color and even bigger on character—taco stands that smell like happiness, beaches that look like postcards, and ruins that make your camera feel important. If you’re in the UAE and Mexico is on your list, getting the visa sorted early turns the whole trip from “hope it works out” to “see you at the beach.” Treat the visa like packing your carry-on: neat, complete, and ready to show in seconds. Do You Need a Visa? Here’s the quick version. Emirati passport holders can usually visit Mexico visa-free for short stays if they meet entry rules. Many expatriate residents will need a Mexican visitor visa—unless you hold a valid US, UK, Canada, Japan, or Schengen visa, which often allows entry without a separate Mexican visa. The golden rule: check by nationality, not only UAE ...

Canada has a way of pulling you in—towering mountains, buzzing cities, and that calm, welcoming vibe. If you’re in the UAE and Canada is on your list, the visit visa is your first checkpoint. Treat the process like packing a carry-on: keep it tidy, keep it light, and sort the essentials early. A little order now makes the trip feel easy later. Do you need a visa Start by checking what applies to your passport. If you hold an Emirati passport and you’re flying to Canada, you typically apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). If you are an expatriate resident in the UAE, you usually apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)—the standard visit visa. Always verify requirements by nationality, not only by UAE residency, before you book anything non-refundable. Two minutes of chec...

Before you open any forms, confirm that you actually need to renew. If your US visa is expired or expiring soon and you plan to travel again, renewal makes sense. If your visa is still valid but your passport expired, you don’t need a new visa—you carry both passports: the old one with the valid visa and the new one for identity and entry. It’s the travel version of wearing matching socks—two pieces that work together. See if you qualify for the interview waiver Your easiest path is the Interview Waiver Program (IWP). You’re usually eligible when you’re renewing the same category, your previous visa is still valid or expired within the last 48 months, you haven’t violated US immigration rules, and your last visa was issued after age 14 with fingerprints taken. If that sounds like you, ...