UAE revamps immigration laws, new visa rules for tourists, job seekers | Check details
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new set of visa rules that impact tourists, job seekers and those interested in residing in the Gulf country.
In a major revamp of its immigration laws, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ushered in a new set of visa rules that impacts tourists, job seekers and those interested in residing in the Gulf country.
Framed under the advanced visa system, the new regulations came into force on Monday, October 3. It introduces changes such as longer visas for tourists, extended residency for professionals under the Green Visa and an expanded 10-year Golden Visa scheme.
Tourist visas will allow visitors to stay in the UAE for 60 days, an increase from the previous 30 days.
A five-year multi-entry tourist visa will allow visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days in a row.
The job exploration visa will also allow professionals to seek employment opportunities in the UAE without a sponsor or host.
The five-year green visa will allow foreigners to sponsor themselves without any help from UAE nationals or their employers. Freelancers, skilled workers, and investors are eligible for this visa.
Green visa holders can now sponsor their family members (spouse, children and first-degree relatives) themselves for the duration of their stay.
