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New entry and residence visa rules in UAE - all you need to know

New UAE visa rules came into effect on October 3, 2022

Published: April 18, 2022 20:00 Last updated: January 03, 2023 21:17 Gulf News Report

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The UAE cabinet has announced major changes to the UAE visa system, which offers many facilities, including the renewable 5-year Green Residence visa. An updated visa system came into effect in the UAE on October 3, 2022, allowing several options to visitors and residents to apply for visas without the need for a UAE-based sponsor. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/ Gulf News

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The new system allows people who enter as visitors to stay for 60 days rather than 30 days at present. Parents can sponsor their male children until the age of 25, up from 18, allowing them to remain in the UAE after school and university. New visas require no host or sponsor, offer more flexibility, multi entry, 60 days validity and one unified platform to apply at. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archive

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The new system for residence visas and entry permits offers new types of residence permits for investors, skilled employees, self-employment and family members. The new types provide customised benefits to each category. Here is all you need to know: Image Credit: Gulf News

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