UAE Reforms Its Visa Policy For Both Residents And Visitors

One of the most significant changes to the UAE visa system in years has been adopted by the UAE Cabinet. The new visa system falls under a variety of visa types including residence permits, new entry and golden visas. The executive regulations on foreigners’ arrival and citizenship have been approved by the UAE Cabinet. Following ninety days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, the executive regulations will take effect.

The proposed system provides UAE travellers with a variety of visa options for various visits. This visa policy eliminates the necessity for arrivals to get sponsorship. All entry visas can be used for single or multiple entries and can be updated for comparable periods of time, in addition to being valid for 60 days from the date of issue.

Golden Visas 

The eligibility requirements and beneficiary sectors have been modified. The modifications enable the bearer of a golden residence to endorse his or her family irrespective of age. Additionally, there are no time limits on how long you can remain outside the UAE in addition to keeping your Golden Visa active. In the case that the actual owner of the Golden Residence passes away, family members are permitted to remain in the UAE until the expiration of their license.

• For scientists – On the advice of the Emirates Scientists Council, this residency is offered to scientists and researchers with major accomplishments and impacts in their fields. The candidate must hold a PhD or master’s degree in engineering, technology, biological sciences, or natural sciences from one of the world’s top institutions, and also have significant research breakthroughs.
• For professionals – The aspirants must have a credible UAE contract of employment and be classified in the first or second occupational level. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in education and a monthly income of at least Dhs30,000.
• For outstanding talents – This type of visa is only given to top performers in critical fields. It is given solely on the basis of skill, independent of a person’s educational background, work situation, a monthly wage, or professional level. It necessitates the permission or endorsement of a federal or local government authority.
• For Entrepreneurs – The executive regulations provide for a wide range of conditions for entrepreneurs seeking a Golden Visa. An entrepreneur must own or be a partner in a startup that is registered in the nation as an SME and has annual revenues of at least Dhs1 million.
• For real estate people – When acquiring a property valued at least Dhs2 million, real estate investors can apply for Golden Visas. According to the new modifications, investors can also get a Golden Visa if they buy a home with a mortgage from a specified local bank.

New residence visas

To lure talented professionals, freelancers, investors, and entrepreneurs, a new 5-year resident visa has been established. More advantages are available to help family members remain in the nation, and lengthier customizable notice periods of up to six months are now available to stay in the country when a residence visa is revoked or expires.

Green Visas 

Skilled professionals, talented individuals, investors, and entrepreneurs can apply for these which are valid for five years without a sponsor or employer. It provides lengthier grace periods, up to six months, for staying in the nation after a residence permit has been revoked or terminated. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, and the salary must not be below Dh15,000.

• Employees with specialised skills – This 5-year residency visa does not need a sponsor or an employer. Candidates must have a current job contract and be categorised in the first, second, or third occupational levels.
• Individuals that work as freelancers or are self-employed – This 5-year residency visa does not need a sponsor or an employer. A bachelor’s degree or specialized certificate is required as a minimum educational level. In addition, the individual’s yearly self-employment revenue for the preceding two years must be at least Dhs360, 000.
• For potential investors or business partners – This residency visa permits investors who are creating or engaging in business ventures to stay for five years. It takes the place of the prior residency, which was only for two years. Permission and evidence of investment are among the requirements.
• Family members now have new perks – The sponsorship age for children has been raised from 18 to 25 years, with no age restriction for unmarried daughters. Irrespective of age, children of determination are awarded a residence visa. Recipients of green residence visas are permitted to give residence permits to first-degree relatives, with the residency of family members having the same validity as the primary resident visa holder.

Business entry visa

This visa, which does not need a sponsor or host, is designed to attract investors and entrepreneurs to explore trade and development possibilities in the United Arab Emirates.

Tourist visas

A five-year multi-entry tourist visa has been offered in addition to the regular tourist visa provided by the tourism sector. This visa does not need a sponsor and permits the holder to remain for up to 90 days in the country. It can be prolonged for a good length of time as long as the total stay duration does not surpass 180 days in a year. The candidate must provide evidence of a bank balance of $4,000 or it’s similar in foreign currencies for the previous 6 months prior to the filing of the visa application.

Conclusion

The new visa scheme intends to bolster the UAE’s reputation as a desirable place to recruit international talent and highly trained individuals and would improve the employment market’s viability and versatility, as well as develop a strong feeling of consistency among UAE citizens and their dependents.

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