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COVID-19: Outside the UAE for more than six months – what happens to my residence visa?

How soon should you return to the UAE to ensure your visa stays valid?

Published: July 20, 2020 19:28 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Are you a UAE residence visa holder who has been outside the UAE for more than six months? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Read about the UAE Cabinets decision to amend the visa rules here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1594454860245 Image Credit:

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A Gulf News reader found himself in such a situation. Image Credit:

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The reader has been unable to travel, and has been outside the UAE for over six months. Image Credit:

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Can returning to the UAE before October 10 mean the visa is still valid? Image Credit:

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Will the visa holder need to renew their visa? Image Credit:

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Amer centres clarified the issue. Image Credit:

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If you have been outside the UAE, you would need to return within a specific time frame. Image Credit:

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The time frame will be determined by ICA. Image Credit:

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You can contact Amer centres or ICA for your specific case. Image Credit:

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Amer centres international hotline Image Credit:

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ICA international hotline Image Credit:

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