UAE NEW VISA RULES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The UAE has implemented its most comprehensive set of residential visa and entry reforms, which will be advantageous to residents, tourists, and job seekers. On October 4, the Advanced Visa System went into effect. With this move, the UAE is enhancing its attractiveness by modernizing and expanding its residency and entry visa options in line with enhancing its competitiveness on the global stage in attracting investors, and entrepreneurs, and enhancing its position as a top tourist destination in the region and the world.

Longer tourist visits visas, an expanded Golden Visa program, and simpler procedures are just a few of the new system's changes.

Multi-Entry Visa

All visit visas will now provide visitors with a 60-day stay in the UAE, an increase from the previous 30 days.

A sponsor for a tourist visa with a five-year, multiple-entry is not required. Under this, the tourist visa enables visitors to stay in the nation for up to 90 consecutive days. It is possible to extend the stay as long as it doesn't exceed 180 days in one year.

This visa requires proof of having a bank balance of $4,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies for six months before applying.

The 60-day validity of entrance visas is another significant change. It was only 30 days the previous.

Residence Visa

New rules initiated by Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) in regard to the UAE Residence Visa validity period. the Residence Visa validity will be for a period of 2 years only instead of 3 years. The Three-Year visa is no longer applicable to Free Zones. Hence, with effect from 3rd October 2022, all visas will be for 2 years. The above will be suitable for all new as well as renewals of Visas for both Investors and Employees.