From UAE’s Golden Visa residency programme that grant 10-year visas to 5-year Green Residence visas, job exploration visas, 5-year tourist visas and non-sponsor business permits
The UAE Visas system been overhauls in recent years. Back in April, the UAE cabinet first announced major changes to the UAE Visa System. Simplifying the scheme to 10 types of visas is a “step that supports the country’s competitiveness in the tourism, economic and educational sectors” according to a Tweet from the UAE Government Twitter.
These were implemented from October 3, 2022. which will see new entry visas with simplified requirements and more benefits for visitors and residents.
The changes were approved by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President , Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. For residents, the expansion of the Golden Visa makes it easier for more residents to apply for a 10-year visa.
The Golden visa is a long-term residence visa which enables foreign talents to live, and work or study in the UAE while enjoying exclusive benefits. These are amongst those eligible for the Golden visa.
- Investors
- entrepreneurs
- scientists
- outstanding students and graduates
- humanitarian pioneers
- professionals in various fields and
- frontline heroes
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UAE Golden Visa: Eligibility criteria and benefits
UAE Green Residence visa: Benefits and eligibility criteria
UAE job exploration visa, five-year tourist visa, and non-sponsor business permits: All you need to know
A number of new entry permits and visas that – for the first time – do not need a host or sponsor have been announced by the UAE Cabinet to benefit visitors, tourists, and job seekers.