Graduated from the UAE? These are all your visa options

Working as a freelancer or on a job, here is how you can continue being a UAE resident

Last updated: June 13, 2022 | 21:26

Zainab Husain

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If you were studying in the UAE on a student visa, can you stay on in the UAE? What are the visa options?

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Visa options for UAE-based graduates.

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Depending on your university, processing a degree may take some time. Therefore, some colleges may give some leeway or extension for students before the student visa is cancelled.

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Graduates would need to apply for a new visa after the student visa is cancelled.

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1. Golden visa

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Accreditation for UAE universities can be done with the Ministry of Education. For universities outside the UAE, you would need the accreditation from a few more authorities. Read more here: gulfnews.com/1.1617635193494

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2. Freelance visa

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All the freelance options available in the UAE - https://gulfnews.com/1.1619012335565

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3. Employment visa

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The process for finalising your UAE residency visa includes: a medical fitness test, giving your fingerprint biometric for the Emirates ID, and the Emirates ID delivered to you.

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4. One-year student visa

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Read about the announcement here: www.gulfnews.com/1.2291007

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Read more about the visa application process here: gulfnews.com/1.1654776761621

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You will then have the Emirates ID delivered to you, and in some cases, you may still need a visa stamped on your passport.

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