UAE launches long term visas from next month

World Tuesday 06/September/2022 12:49 PM
By: Times News Service
UAE launches long term visas from next month

Muscat: UAE has announced multiple long-term visas for expats starting from October 3.

New visa schemes include: five-year green visa, which distinguishes between work permits and residencies, enables highly skilled individuals, investors, entrepreneurs and top students and graduates to sponsor themselves.

The green visa also involves: - sponsorship of young people until the age of 25 instead of 18 and extending the grace period for leaving the country upon job loss or retirement to 90-180 days instead of 30.

Visa reforms include a significantly expanded Golden Visa scheme, a five-year green residency and new entry permits, including one for job seekers. The new system also offers additional benefits to sponsor family members.

The new system is on trial now, and will be implemented from October 3.