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Dubai’s five-year Retirement Visa: It just got easier to apply

Start visa applications without health insurance, buy them during medical test

Published: September 20, 2020 18:27 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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It is now easier to apply for the five-year retirement visa — Planning to retire in Dubai? The process just got easier. Image Credit: Stock image

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you can now commence your application without having purchased the medical insurance plan — The new process was announced by Visit Dubai. Image Credit: Stock image

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You can purchase the health insurance during the medical test — The medical test will take place at a later stage of the application process. Image Credit: Stock image

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The retirement visa was announced on September 2 — Read about the announcement here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1599066310332 Image Credit: Stock image

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Earlier applicants had to have a health cover to start the application. — A health insurance policy was part of the required documents for submitting the application. Image Credit: Stock image

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This is no longer a requirement — You don't need the medical insurance anymore to start the process, you can get the cover you choose at a later stage of the process. Image Credit:

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What is the visa cost? — Breakdown of total cost of residency. Image Credit: Stock image

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Retirement Visa cost: Dh888.75 Medical Examination: Dh753 Emirates ID: Dh572.50 — Total cost - Dh2,214.25 Image Credit: Stock image

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Other eligibility criteria remain the same. — Read the detailed guide on the application process for the Dubai Retirement visa: https://gulfnews.com/1.1599117857334 Image Credit: Stock image

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