Several
changes to residence laws will go into force starting next month, including a
greatly enlarged Golden Visa program, a new five-year Green residency, a
multiple-entry tourist visa, and entry permits for job seekers. The main
entrance and residence amendments implemented in the UAE are these new visas
and entry permits.
The
new method will be highly advantageous to both visitors and expatriates who
live and work in the UAE. As a result, the UAE will become even more welcoming
to foreigners and wealthy persons wishing to establish long-term residence
there.
All
of these new executive regulations on entrance and residency laws will go into
effect 90 days after they are published in the Official Gazette, according to a
UAE Cabinet decision made public in mid-April.
The
list of visas that were released in April is shown below. Some of them have
already been adopted, and the majority will go into effect starting next month:
Multi-entry tourist visa: Without a sponsor, the new
five-year multi-entry tourist visa enables visitors to stay in the UAE for up
to 90 days, with the option of an additional 90 days. On this tourist visa, a
person may remain for a maximum of 180 days. Prior to application, the
applicant must have a bank balance of $4,000 (Dh14,700) or its equivalent in
foreign currencies.
Business visa: Investors and business people can
apply for a business visa without a host or sponsor.
Visa to visit relatives/friends: If a foreigner is a friend or
family of a UAE national or resident, they are eligible to apply for this visa.
A sponsor or host is not necessary for this.
Temporary work visa: Applicants for this visa must have a
temporary work assignment, such as a probationary period or project-based work.
Candidates must provide proof of fitness as well as a temporary employment
contract or a letter from the employer.
Visa for study or training: This visa is intended for
individuals or students who wish to enroll in training programs, academic
courses, or internships. Educational and research institutions in the public
and business sectors may sponsor applicants for this visa. It needs a letter
from the organization outlining the specifics of the study, training, or
internship program, as well as how long it will last.
Family visa: Until recently, only parents could
apply to sponsor their minor children. Up to the age of 25, male youngsters can
now be sponsored. Children with disabilities also receive a special visa, and
daughters who are single can be sponsored indefinitely.
Job visa: This new visa is available to job
searchers to investigate possibilities in the UAE. The only qualifications for
this visa are having a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, being a recent
graduate of one of the top 500 colleges in the world, and falling into the first,
second, or third skill levels as determined by the Ministry of Human Resources
and Emiratization.
Green visa: Holders of this five-year visa may
bring their family along without the assistance of a sponsor or employer. This
visa is open to skilled employees, independent contractors, freelancers, etc. A
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent and a starting salary of Dh15,000 are
additional criteria.
Golden visas: The
UAE has announced Golden Visas for a variety of professional categories and
investors who wish to permanently enjoy the highest standard of living
available in the nation
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