Everything You Need To Know About UAE's Entry Visa And Long-term Residency Scheme Update

If you are planning to move to the United Arab Emirates, now will be a good time to know that the rules of the Entry and Residence Scheme have been updated. According to the UAE government, the rules aim at retaining and attracting global talent, increasing the competitiveness and flexibility of the job market and fostering a sense of stability, among residents of the nations.

The UAE government took to Twitter to inform people of the updated rules. In the caption, the UAE authorities said that the latest expanded amendments offer different types of entry visas with more benefits as well as easier meeting requirements. Under the latest scheme, the visas do not require any host or sponsor, the UAE government wrote on the microblogging website.

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According to the government's statements, the changes have been introduced to retain and attract global talent as well as increase the competitiveness and flexibility of the job market.

The UAE comprises seven sheikhdoms - Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain.

The newly updated visa rules that the UAE government has announced are;

This long-term 10-year residence visa, also known as the Golden visa, is granted to exceptional talents, investors, outstanding students and graduates, entrepreneurs, humanitarian pioneers, scientists and professional and frontline heroes.

The latest scheme allows Golden Residence Visa holders to sponsor their family members, regardless of age. The visa holders can also sponsor support services (domestic only) for labourers without any limit on the number.

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¡ª UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) April 18, 2022

The authorities said that there are no restrictions related to a maximum duration of stay outside the UAE to keep the visa valid.

This visa is offered to talented, skilled professionals, freelancers, investors and entrepreneurs. The Green Visa also offers longer flexible grace periods that reach up to six months to stay in UAE after the residence permit is cancelled or expired.

A skilled employee without a sponsor or employer is eligible for a five-year residency if they have a valid employment contract. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, eligible candidates should be classified in the third, second or first occupational level.

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The new scheme also allows a freelancer or self-employed individual to obtain a 5-year residency track despite not having any sponsor or employer. However, this is only applicable if they have a freelance or self-employment permit.

A Khaleej Times report also mentioned that this amendment offers UAE visitors a variety of visa types for different visit purposes.

For the first time, this type of visa is introduced without requiring a host or sponsor for the first time. All entry visas are available for single or multiple entries. This includes visas for jobs, business, tourism, visit, studies and temporary work mission.

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