UAE Visa Update: New Regulations and Benefits for Entry and Residency

The UAE has introduced a new entry and residence scheme, offering 10 types of visas with simplified requirements and more benefits. These are some of the new visas and their requirements:

1. Job Seeker Visa: Allows individuals to enter the UAE and search for a job for 6 months, with a possible 6-month extension.

2. Green Visa: A 5-year residency visa for skilled employees with a minimum salary of AED 15,000, allowing family sponsorship.

3. Freelancer Visa: For self-employed individuals with a minimum income of AED 7,000 per month, valid for 1 year and renewable for 3 years.

4. Investor Visa: For investors in UAE businesses with a minimum investment of AED 2 million, valid for 3 years and renewable for 2 years.

5. Entrepreneur Visa: For entrepreneurs and start-up owners with a minimum investment of AED 500,000, valid for 5 years.

6. Golden Visa: A 10-year residency visa for exceptional talents with a minimum salary of AED 30,000, allowing family sponsorship.

7. Student Visa: For students enrolled in UAE universities with a minimum GPA of 3.5, valid for 1 year and renewable for 5 years.

8. Retirement Visa: For retirees aged 55 and above with a minimum income of AED 15,000 per month, valid for 5 years.

9. Tourist Visa: For short-term visits to the UAE, usually valid for 30 or 90 days.

10. Remote Work Visa: For remote workers employed outside the UAE, allowing them to live and work in the UAE for 1 year, renewable for 2 years.

Note: Requirements and validity periods may vary depending on individual circumstances and UAE regulations.

Additionally, the UAE government has introduced new rules for residence visas, including :

Medical Test: Applicants must undergo a medical test to prove they are medically fit.

Documents: Required documents include a recent coloured personal photo, a copy of the applicant's passport, and a medical fitness certificate.

Extension of Residence Visa: Divorced women and widows can extend their residence visa for one year, renewable only once.

Expiry of Residence Visa: If an expatriate resident continuously lives outside the UAE for more than 180 days, their residence visa will be nullified automatically.

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change, and it's always best to check with the UAE government's official website or consult with the relevant authorities for the most up-to-date information.