COVID-19: My UAE visa is no longer valid till the end of the year, what should I do next?
If your visa is not valid till the end of year, you need to follow these steps
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Now that visas that have expired after March 1, 2020 are no longer valid till the end of the year, this is what you need to do.
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The UAE Cabinet announced amendments to decisions regarding the validity of UAE visas and Emirates IDs.
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If you are inside the UAE, you will have a time period of three months for visa renewal.
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Dubai residence visa renewal requires medical fitness test.
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You have three months to apply for renewal, if you are already in the UAE.
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For those coming in to the UAE, they would have one month to get their documents in order.
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Experts have advised residents to not delay the renewal application process.
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Where do I go to renew my UAE visa?
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Step 1 - Get your medical fitness test if you have a Dubai visa.
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All new visa applications across the UAE require medical fitness tests.
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Step 2 - Apply for Emirates ID.
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Cost for Emirates ID renewal.
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Step 3 - Apply for visa renewal
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Requirements for renewal application.
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Visit: https://www.ica.gov.ae/en/home.aspx
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Steps to complete renewal application
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You would need to provide all the necessary documents, including the original passport of those being sponsored.
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The documents required for employment visa renewals
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Requirements for family visa renewal
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Cost for renewal of visa for two years
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Once the application is completed, the passport - with the stamped visa - will be delivered to you.
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