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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed during his cabinet meeting on Sunday to extend the duration of visa of students that are graduating.
".@HHShkMohd orders concerned Gov't entities to implement decisions before the end of 2018. His Highness also orders extension of residency for students sponsored by their parents after completion of their graduate studies to allow for ample time to decide on career paths," the Emirates news agency, WAM, had tweeted on Sunday.
- WAM News / English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 20, 2018
The current law states that females, no matter their age, can stay dependent under their parent's visa until they get married. For males, however, they are eligible to stay under their parent's visa until the age of 18.
"Prior to the announcement of the new regulation, a visa provided to a student expired upon completion of their course. For females, they can stay under their parent's sponsorship until they are married. For males, they have to be up to the age of 18 to remain under the sponsorship of their parents," Ashish Mehta, the Managing Partner at Ashish Mehta & Associates, said.
"It will help students immensely. In no other country, you are given such a long visa. Usually, in other countries, a student's visa expires upon completion of their studies. UAE provides the best of universities, whether it's local, American, British, Indian and others - they have the best institutions. This new rule will attract more students from all over the globe, particularly from the sub-continent. Students can think beyond their studies by continuing their journey in UAE. It is simply a win-win for both sides.
"Congratulations to the leadership of UAE who continue to enhance the UAE status globally as a knowledge based society. This is confirmed by the new regulations announced by the UAE leadership - students and brighter students are provided a great opportunity and an amazing platform amongst others such a scientists and doctors to obtain a world class education in the UAE and start their career here to further boost UAE's vision of a knowledge based society and at the same time take utmost advantage of the infrastructure and opportunities provided in the country," Mehta added.Current student residency visa laws
- Submit new visa application form and supporting documents
- Copy of passport
- Passport size photographs
- Receipt for payments made to the university, college or institutionStudent visa validity
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