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Word entry · English (expat slang)
Visa run.
· n. · English (expat slang)legal
"Leaving the UAE briefly to reset your visit visa."

Historically, someone on a 30 or 90-day visit visa would hop to Oman, Georgia, or the nearest destination to exit and re-enter and reset the clock. The UAE has tightened this significantly — repeated visa runs are flagged and can result in denial at the border. Still practiced, but with diminishing success.